SIZE:

27" L x 63" W (68.5 cm x 160 cm); 25" (63.5 cm) upper curved neck edge, 73" (185.5 cm) lower curved edge, blocked; Size is adjustable.

MATERIALS:

Expression Fiber Arts Moongleam Fingering yarn

Shown in Silhouette Hues – Colors worked from darkest to lightest [437 yds/400 m per skein (1748 yds/1600 m per four-skein kit)]

If those colors aren't available, any from this category will work.

HOOK:

US G (4.0 mm) hook, or size needed for gauge

Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

SKILL LEVEL:

Adventurous Beginner - For crocheters who know basic stitches and are ready to learn basic shaping. Techniques include short rows, spike stitches, and an optional foundation single crochet beginning.

Notes from the Designer:

Simple single crochet stitches worked in short rows create long wedges separated by bands of mosaic stitches. This subtle shaping, combined with cotton-and-silk yarn, drapes beautifully around your shoulders as a cape, or around your hips as a wrap skirt. Customize the size by changing the number of wedges.

• Click the Videos Tab to watch a video showing how to crochet the wedge and mosaic sections. 
• The sample shown used approximately 1,486 yds / 1,358 m total: Color A: 372 yds / 340 m, Color B: 382 yds / 349 m, Color C: 382 yds / 349 m, and Color D: 350 yds / 320 m.
• Gauge is not crucial to this project, but will affect yardage and size.
• The pattern uses four colors, but can be made with fewer or more if preferred.
• For a longer cape/skirt, add FSC in multiples of 5, and repeat Rows 3 and 4 of First Wedge once for each additional multiple of 5 stitches. For a shorter cape/skirt, reduce FSC in multiples of 5, and eliminate one repeat of Rows 3 and 4 of First Wedge for each reduction of 5 stitches. For a wider cape/skirt, work additional wedges. Be sure to purchase enough yarn to accommodate larger sizes.

Designed by Janica York Carter

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Happy crocheting!

Chandi

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