Flutterby Cape by Matt Farci

Flutterby Cape

Crochet
September 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
3.5 mm (E)
6.0 mm (J)
3406 - 4062 yards (3114 - 3714 m)
UK
Dutch English

Watch your little ones flutter around in excitement wearing this crocheted cape. Double layers of contrasting panels will keep flying adventurers warm, and geometric bobbles, fluffy edges and colourful eyes add texture and detail, giving many opportunities to add personal expression using alternative colour choices.

Measurements
Sizing in cm
S - Wingspan 130cm / Length 58cm
L - Wingspan 152cm / Length 66cm

Sizing in inches
S - Wingspan 51¼in / Length 22¾in
L - Wingspan 59¾in / Length 26in

Materials
- Scheepjes Colour Crafter (100% Premium Acrylic (Anti Pilling);
100g/300m)
Yarn A: 1080 Venlo x 3 (4) balls
Yarn B: 1422 Eelde x 1 ball
Yarn C: 1002 Ede x 1 ball
Yarn D: 1019 Texel x 1 ball
Yarn E: 1188 Rhenen x 1 ball
Yarn F: 2004 Brussel x 1 ball
Yarn G: 1241 Den Bosch x 1 (2) ball(s)
Yarn H: 2015 Bastogne x 1 ball

  • Scheepjes Furry Tales (100% Polyester; 100g/57m) Yarn I: 978 Cinderella x 2 balls

  • 3.5mm and 6mm crochet hooks

Pattern notes
Reversible Butterfly Cape is created by working 14 Wing Pieces (six of which will be decorated with Eyespot motifs), before pairing them tog to form seven Wing Panels. Panels are then arranged and stitched tog with mattress st before Neck Tie is worked directly onto neckline to fasten Cape.

This pattern is featured in YARN Bookazine 14 - Expression, available at Scheepjes retailers worldwide.