Trio Faux Fur - Cowl Hood Capelet

Trio Faux Fur Cowl Hood Capelet

What Is Being Made

The Trio Faux Fur Cowl Hood Capelet is a luxurious layering piece that combines a cozy cowl hood with a flowing capelet silhouette. This knitted garment features a distinctive two-texture construction: a soft, voluminous eyelash yarn section at the top creates a dramatic faux fur hood effect, while a textured chenille yarn body provides warmth and visual interest. Available in two sizes—Small/Medium (30-40" circumference x 21" length) and Large/Extra Large (40-48" circumference x 23" length)—this piece is designed to drape elegantly over the shoulders while the cowl portion frames the face.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs fundamental circular knitting techniques, making it accessible to beginners. The capelet is constructed in the round from the top down, beginning with a cast-on worked on smaller needles to establish the cowl hood opening. The construction requires careful attention to joining stitches without twisting to ensure a seamless circular foundation. Knitters will work multiple rounds in stockinette stitch, the most basic and versatile knitting stitch pattern, which creates a smooth, even fabric ideal for showcasing the unique textures of the specialty yarns used. A needle size transition occurs partway through the project, shifting from US 7 to US 9 needles to accommodate the gauge change when switching from eyelash yarn to chenille yarn.

Stitches Used

• Knit Stitch (K): The primary stitch throughout the project, worked in stockinette stitch (knit every round when working in the round)
• Knit Through Back Loop (K tbl): Alternated with regular knit stitches in the chenille yarn section to create subtle texture and visual variation
• Bind Off (BO): Used to secure all stitches at the completion of the garment
• Stitch Markers (PM): Placed to indicate the end of each round, essential for tracking progress in circular knitting

Materials and Yarn

The Trio Faux Fur Cowl Hood Capelet showcases a sophisticated two-yarn construction that creates its signature aesthetic. The hood section uses Oxford Fashion Fur in Black, a 100% polyester eyelash yarn available in approximately 30-55 yards per ball. This specialty yarn creates the dramatic faux fur texture characteristic of the cowl hood. The capelet body is worked in Premier Parfait in Black, a 100% polyester chenille yarn supplied in approximately 280-570 yards per ball, which provides a soft, plush drape and warmth.

The project requires two sets of circular needles: US 7 and US 9, both in 24-32" length. The smaller US 7 needles are used initially with the eyelash yarn to achieve a gauge of 16 stitches over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. The larger US 9 needles accommodate the chenille yarn, which knits to a gauge of 11 stitches over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. This gauge differential is intentional, allowing the capelet body to drape more loosely than the fitted hood section.

Difficulty Level

Designed as a beginner-friendly project, the Trio Faux Fur Cowl Hood Capelet requires only fundamental knitting skills. The pattern utilizes basic stitches—primarily knit stitch and knit through back loop—worked in simple stockinette stitch throughout. The circular knitting construction, while requiring careful attention to joining without twisting, is a foundational technique that beginners can master. The straightforward progression from the hood through the capelet body, with a single needle size change, makes this an ideal project for knitters building confidence with specialty yarns and garment construction.