Lasea Capelet

Lasea Capelet by Jordan Prouty

What Is Being Made

The Lasea Capelet is a sweet, lightweight capelet designed by Jordan Prouty for knitters seeking a versatile layering piece that provides just a bit of warmth. This intermediate-level knit project features a charming silhouette that measures 16 inches tall (not counting fringe) with a 26-inch circumference at the top and an expansive 76-inch circumference at the bottom, creating an elegant draped effect. The capelet is finished with whimsical fringe for added visual interest and movement.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This capelet is constructed using circular needles, which allows for seamless knitting in the round. The design incorporates stripes and textured elements throughout to keep the knitting engaging and visually dynamic. The pattern uses twisted stockinette stitch as the primary stitch fabric, which creates a refined, refined texture. Shaping is achieved through strategic increases that transition the capelet from a fitted neckline to a dramatically flared bottom edge, creating the characteristic capelet silhouette. The fringe finish is an integral design element, adding whimsical movement to the completed piece.

Stitches Used

• Twisted stockinette stitch — the primary stitch fabric worked in the round, creating the textured base of the capelet
• Knit (k) — fundamental stitch used throughout
• Knit two together through back loop (K2togtbl) — used for decreases
• Cast on (CO) and bind off (BO) — for starting and finishing edges
• Striping — color changes using multiple yarn weights to create visual interest

Yarn and Materials

The Lasea Capelet is knit in fingering weight yarn, a delicate yarn weight that creates a lightweight, drapey fabric perfect for layering. The pattern calls for approximately 370–400 yards of fingering weight yarn for the main color (MC), 285–300 yards for the first contrast color (CC1), and 175–200 yards for the second contrast color (CC2). An additional 135–160 yards of fingering weight yarn is required for the fringe embellishment. The sample shown uses The Plucky Knitter Primo Fingering yarn.

Essential tools include Size 4 (3.5mm) 16-inch circular needles and Size 6 (4.0mm) 24-inch circular needles (or the size required to obtain proper gauge), allowing for adjustments based on individual gauge. A stitch marker helps track the beginning of rounds, and a tapestry needle is needed for weaving in ends and attaching fringe.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 18 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in twisted stockinette stitch on the larger needles after blocking. While exact gauge is not critical for this design, variations in gauge will affect the finished size and total yarn requirements. Knitters should swatch and block before beginning to ensure their finished capelet meets the intended dimensions.