Stillwater Cape by Mary Pranica

Craft: Knitting

This cape is a fresh take on a classic silhouette. Worn straight-on or off to the side, the woven stripes and bands of cables create beautiful angles.

Experience level

Intermediate

Yarn

WOOLSTOK TWEED (ARAN) (85% Highland Wool, 15% Donegal; 100g/109yds):

5 hanks A,

1 hank each B, C, and D.

Color shown

Silver Birch No. 3302 (A)

Deep Earth No. 3309 (B)

Fern Frond No. 3307 (C)

Olive Branch No. 3308 (D)

Gauge

11 stitches and 14.5 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette using largest needle

Needles & notions

US 8 - 5.0 mm

US 11 - 8.0 mm

Two 1¾“ buttons

One ¾“ snap

One hook and eye set (optional, for collar closure)

Tapestry needle

Cable needle

Sewing needle and thread

Yardage

872 yards (797 m)

Sizes available

One

Finished dimensions

Length: 22” (from back neck)

Width: 51” (from front edge to front edge)