Ladies Capes in King Cole Drifter Chunky (4604)

Sometimes you need an extra layer which will keep you warm and cosy on a summer evening, and these pretty capes from King Cole are ideal. Created using King Cole Drifter Chunky, a soft and cosy yarn which knits up quickly to produce a striped and Fair Isle appearance with an overall subtle marl. The illustration shows the Stocking Stitch Cape in Istanbul and the Cabled Cape in Jakarta, though they would both look equally good in other shades in the range – and there are plenty to choose from. Both capes are knitted in a single piece, with the neckband created using picked up stitches along the upper edge. Instructions are for a wide range of sizes to fit bust 32/36 to 44/48” (81/91 to 112/123cm). To complete your capes you will need 5.0 and 6.0mm (US8 and US 10) knitting needles. You will also need a cable needle for the Cable Cape.