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​This pattern was​ designed exclusively for the Nature's Luxury Gourmet Knitting Resort in October 2023.
You can find already prepared kits in the original yarn for this project - in all sizes and various colours - by clicking here

A versatile piece, this cozy cape can be worn in two different ways and thrown on for a stylish statement piece that finds itself in between a garment and an accessory . This unusual design has a comforting, oversized fit while still looking elegant and feminine. The beginner friendly knitting pattern features a an unusual construction and is mostly worked flat in easy garter stitch.
The pattern provides extensive schematics and links to video tutorials.​

​This beginner-friendly CAPE-CARDIGAN is as easy to wear as it is to knit and a perfect piece to quickly throw over your shoulders when feeling chilly while working at your desk (or while knitting)!
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It has a very easy and straightforward construction based on rectangles in garter stitch. The final shape comes together when folding the project and seaming the front edges to the back rectangle.
Short rows allow for a better fit around the neck and give the hem a slightly tailored cut, while a shaped underarm section provides for a natural sleeve position.
A neckband lining in a contrasting colour, short sleeves in basket weave stitch and striped sections at the underarms give this basic design a refined touch.
You can wear the finished piece with the neckband on the top or upside down, with the stripes on your chest (as shown in the last picture of this page). 

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​All techniques and methods are either explained in the pattern itself with attached photo tutorials, or links are provided that point to web-tutorials.

​Sizing (to fit below bust size ranges): 
XS/S (78,5cm or 31" to 86cm or 34"), 
M/L (94cm or 37" to 101,5cm or 40"), 
XL/2XL (109cm or 43" to 116cm or 46"),
3XL/4XL (124,5cm or 49" to 132cm or 52").

Note that ease is already built into the pattern (more in smaller sizes and less in larger sizes):
​Shown in a size XS/S with approx. 66 cm / 26" positive ease at bust.
Detailed measurements can be found in the pattern.

Yarn:
Homey Nature’s Luxury (100% wool) 
(click here to find kits in the original yarn for this pattern)
5 • 6 • 6 • 7  skeins (MC Homey Nature: colourway Natur - Mittelgrau) 
or approx. 1175 • 1307 • 1410 • 1561 yards 
or 1075 • 1196 • 1290 • 1428 metres.
1 skein (CC Homey Colour: colourway Zimtstärn) 
or approx. 155 • 170 • 181 • 195 yards 
or 142 • 155 • 166 • 179 metres.
...or any other similar worsted weight yarn (at 235 yards or 215m / 100 grams) which gives you the proper gauge.
Please keep in mind that yardage is an estimate!

Gauge
17 sts and 36 rows in 10 cm/4" in Garter stitch
on 5 mm/US 8 needles.
18 sts and 26 rows in 10 cm/4" in Stocking stitch
on 5 mm/US 8 needles.
17 sts and 34 rows in 10 cm/4" in Basket ribbing (sleeves)
on 4.5mm/US 7 needles.​
All measured after light blocking.

​Needles (at least 120 cm/47" long)
TWO 5mm/US8 circular needles.
4.5mm/US7 circular needles.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

OtherTapestry needle, stitch markers (4), stitch holders or 
smooth scrap yarn to put sts on hold. 

Skill Level 
Beginner to Intermediate 

To be able to use both options it's best to provisionally hold them closed at the front with a shawl pin, brooch or even cufflinks (the closure used in the picture on the right).