Grey & White Cape in BC Garn Semilla Grosso - 2250BC - Downloadable PDF

Grey & White Cape in BC Garn Semilla Grosso – Pattern No. 2250BC by Lene Holme Samsøe

What You Are Making

This free downloadable PDF pattern by designer Lene Holme Samsøe, published by BC Garn as pattern number 2250BC, guides you through knitting a stylish two-tone grey and white cape. The finished garment is sized as a generous one size fitting S–L, with a total length of approximately 40 cm and a sweeping lower width of 120 cm. An optional larger sizing is also noted: by working to a slightly looser tension, the lower width can be extended to 130 cm. The cape is a versatile layering piece, ideal for cooler seasons, and its bold colourwork chart and clean silhouette make it a striking addition to any handknitted wardrobe.

Construction Method

The cape is worked from the lower edge upward on a circular needle, which allows the large stitch count of the lower hem to be accommodated comfortably. Side markers are placed to divide the work into three sections — two outer panels of 45 stitches each and a central panel of 90 stitches — and the knitting progresses according to a charted colourwork design. Edge stitches are maintained in plain knit throughout. This top-down or bottom-up seamless or near-seamless cape construction is a hallmark of efficient Scandinavian-influenced knitwear design, keeping finishing work to a minimum.

Techniques Used

• Working from a colourwork chart – the pattern uses a repeating chart section that spans the full width of the cape, combining the two yarn colours in a graphic grey and white motif.
• Shaping with decreases – the cape is tapered from the wide lower edge toward the neckline using a combination of decrease methods including K2tog (knit two together) and S1, psso (slip one, pass slipped stitch over), which create neat, directional shaping lines.
• Circular knitting – working on an 80 cm circular needle manages the large number of cast-on stitches at the lower edge and keeps the fabric flat and manageable.
• Tension/gauge swatching – the pattern specifies two different tension options, making it important for knitters to swatch carefully before beginning.
• Marker placement – side markers are used to delineate the three chart sections and keep shaping consistent across right-side and wrong-side rows.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (St st) – the primary fabric stitch, worked on both right side (RS) and wrong side (WS) rows, giving the cape a smooth, classic knitted surface.
• K2tog – a right-leaning decrease used for shaping.
• S1, psso – a left-leaning decrease that mirrors K2tog for balanced, symmetrical shaping.
• Edge stitches – single knit stitches worked at each end of every row to create a tidy, stable selvedge.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for BC Garn Semilla Grosso, a chunky weight yarn, in two colourways. You will need 300 g in shade oa102 (grey) and 100 g in shade oa001 (white). Semilla Grosso is known for being an organic, naturally dyed wool yarn, which gives the finished cape an earthy, textured quality well suited to the bold two-colour design.

Needles

• Circular needle, 6 mm, 80 cm length – used for ribbing or edging sections.
• Circular needle, 7 mm, 80 cm length – the primary needle size for the main body, achieving the stated tension of 15 stitches = 10 cm in Stocking stitch.
• Circular needle, 8 mm – recommended for