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April 13, 2012 Leave a Comment

Capelet or Skirt?

Capelet or SkirtI designed this piece in 2010 for Skacel using their then new Simplicity DK yarn. Leggings were new on the fashion scene, and this seemed like a great way to combine two trends–capelets and a skirt to wear over leggings.  Click here for a couple more views.

As a general rule I’m not a big fan of convertible pieces because it often means they don’t work that well as either, but I think this one works–and during the photoshoot, they found a third way it works–as a cowl.

If you travel this might be just the thing to use as a lightweight cardigan substitute, which can be pulled into a cowl if the temperature changes or if a jacket becomes necessary.  Wear it over a simple dress for another look, drop it to your waist or hips to wear over leggings/jeggings or skinny jeans.  I love pieces like this for traveling:  I wear them on the plane to combat air conditioning and use them for versatility and to add looks to few pieces as the trip progresses.

This is a fairly easy piece to knit. Done in the round it starts with an eyelet rib, then goes into a drop stitch which makes an open, but not see-through fabric.  There are some decrease rounds to bring the shape in nicely to the waist/neckline, and the whole piece is finished off with more of the eyelet rib.  An i-cord tie pulls it together.  You could change this piece even further by buying ribbons or cords to substitute for the i-cord.

The Simplicity yarn is washable and very soft.  Although is has some acrylic which I don’t usually like, this yarn is soft and the merino gives it the body and bounce we love in wool yarns.

I got a query about this pattern from someone who was planning to make it as a nursing shawl, so there’s another use for it!

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