This cheerful, cozy extra layer arrives just in time for crisp spring days. An elbow-length capelet, it features graphic stranded colorwork motifs in three contrast colors. It’s worked in the round in one piece, with decrease shaping from hem to neck. The loose ribbed turtleneck is comfortable yet warm, and helps to make this a great layering piece. Hardwick’s merino/alpaca/silk blend makes it a substantial but lightweight topper. The colorwork pattern is in chart form only.

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Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: Shown in size S with suggested 4–6” positive ease
Designed to Fit – 30–38 (40–46, 48–54, 56–64)” bust
Hem Circumference – 52 (60, 68, 74)”
Length (Excluding Turtleneck) – 17 (17¼, 18, 18)”
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Hardwick (50% Alpaca, 35% Wool, 15% Silk; 100g/164yds)
MC – 2 (2, 3, 3) hanks shown in 17 Moss
CC1 – 2 hanks for all sizes shown in 01 Natural
CC2 – 1 hank for all sizes shown in 13 Lagoon
CC3 – 1 hank for all sizes shown in 05 Medium Gray
Needles:
US 8 (5.00mm) 16” and 32–60” circulars for ribbed hem and neck
US 9 (5.50mm) 16–24” and 32–60” circulars to get gauge
US size 10 (6.00mm) 16–24” and 32–60” circulars, only if necessary to maintain gauge over stranded colorwork
Gauge:
16 sts and 22 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 9 (5.50mm), blocked
16 sts and 19 rnds = 4” in colorwork pattern on US 10 (6.00mm), blocked
16 sts and 22 rnds = 4” in K2/P2 rib pattern stitch on US 8 (5.00mm), blocked and slightly stretched