Over the Christmas holiday, while having a good time with friends and families, I managed to knit another quick project. I knitted this little fur capelet with the eyelash novelty yarn again since I still have some after the Slouchy Beanie Hat.
Couldn’t believe that this yarn is quite economical to use. I bought 4 skeins, after the hat and this little fur capelet, I still have 1 1/2 skein left in my stash. With less than US$9 (in material cost), I made 2 projects with this yarn, wow, that’s amazing.
This shoulder warmer little fur capelet can be done pretty fast and all you need to know is knit (K), purl (P) and knit 2 stitches together (K2tog).
I was able to finish this fur capelet in about 2 hours while watching TV. I designed the fur capelet in 2 sizes, a little girl or kid-size, and an adult size. You can make a pair to get a mother/daughter set.
Before proceeding to the knitting pattern, I would like to wish all my readers and fans out there a very “Happy New Year” and all the best in coming years. May you have a good start for the new year that makes you happy everyday!!! When there is love there will always be joy, peace, and hope!!!
Little Fur Capelet Knitting Pattern
Materials & Tools
1. Yarn: Bella Baby – Spoil, Super Bulky, 50g / 45m, 100% Polyester, Eye lashes type, qty= Kid / 1 skein, Adult / 2 skeins
2. Knitting needle: 8mm
3. Ribbon, Kid = 1 1/2″ x 16″, 2 pcs., Adult = 1 1/2″ x 20″, 2 pcs.
4. Sewing needle
Knit Tension
11 sts x 14 rows (10 cm x 10 cm / 4″ x 4″) stockinette stitch
Dimension
Download the printable version in PDF document.
Abbreviations
K – Knit
P – Purl
st(s) – stitch(es)
tog – together
RS – Right Side
WS – Wrong Side
Knitting Pattern
Toddler Size
Row 1 : Cast on 82sts on 8mm needle.
Row 2-3 : Starting with a P row (WS), work in stocking/stockinette st for 2 rows.
Row 4 : (WS) P19,*P2tog, P19* repeat 3 times. (79 sts)
Row 5-6 : Starting with a K row (RS), work in stocking/stockinette st for 2 rows.
Row 7 : (RS) K19,*K2tog, K18* repeat 3 times. (76 sts)
Row 8 : P row
Row 9: (RS) K18,*K2tog, K17* repeat 3 times,K1. (73 sts)
Row 10: P row
Row 11: (RS) K18,*K2tog, K16* repeat 3 times, K1. (70 sts)
Row 12: P row
Row 13: (RS) K7,*K2tog, K7* repeat 7 times. (63 sts)
Row 14: P row
Row 15: (RS) K7,*K2tog, K6* repeat 7 times. (56 sts)
Row 16: P row
Row 17: (RS) K11,*K2tog, K9* repeat 4 times, K1. (52 sts)
Row 18: P row
Row 19: (RS) K10,*K2tog, K8* repeat 4 times, K2. (48 sts)
Row 20: P row
Row 21: (RS) K8,*K2tog, K8* repeat 4 times. (44 sts)
Row 22: P row
Bind off, fasten and hide yarn end.
Sew ribbons to the capelet.
Adult Size
Row 1 : Cast on 110sts on 8mm needle.
Row 2-4 : Starting with a P row (WS), work in stocking/stockinette st for 3 rows.
Row 5 : (RS) K21,*K2tog, K20* repeat 4 times, K1. (106 sts)
Row 6-8 : Starting with a P row (WS), work in stocking/stockinette st for 3 rows.
Row 9 : (RS) K18,*K2tog, K20* repeat 4 times. (102 sts)
Row 10-12 : Starting with a P row (WS), work in stocking/stockinette st for 3 rows.
Row 13: (RS) K20,*K2tog, K18* repeat 4 times,K2. (98 sts)
Row 14: P row
Row 15: (RS) K18,*K2tog, K18* repeat 4 times. (94 sts)
Row 16: P row
Row 17: (RS) K18,*K2tog, K17* repeat 4 times. (90 sts)
Row 18: P row
Row 19: (RS) K8,*K2tog, K7* repeat 9 times, K1. (81 sts)
Row 20: P row
Row 21: (RS) K8,*K2tog, K6* repeat 9 times, K1. (72 sts)
Row 22: P row
Row 23: (RS) K11,*K2tog, K10* repeat 5 times, K1. (67 sts)
Row 24: P row
Row 25: (RS) K10,*K2tog, K9* repeat 5 times, K2. (62 sts)
Row 26: P row
Row 27: (RS) K10,*K2tog, K8* repeat 5 times, K2. (57 sts)
Row 28: P row
Bind off, fasten and hide yarn end.
Sew ribbons to the capelet.
hopefully this will come through to you here is a photo of my niece at her wedding with her sister and flower girls wearing shrugs made from your pattern. it was quick and simple to do!
https://scontent-a-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/1798672_10202109377393705_1109880140_n.jpg
Oh… Alison, they are adorable and lovely!!! Thanks for showing me the photo of your precious pieces 🙂
I, too, have a ten year old in mind for this sweet shrug. Any help in a mid range number of stitches would be so helpful, so it will turn out right….anyone help?
Thank you! Your daughter is so cute…how nice to have willing model!
Hi, I love this but my grand daughter is past the toddler stage but at age 10 I can not make the adult size for her. Are there a certain no. of stitches to start with to make a formula for the size? Like divisible by 9 etc etc.
Thank you
Ingrid
I do not have other size on the fur shrug since I only made 2 sizes, 1 for adult and 1 for toddler. You may adapt the patterns for sizes in between.
by toddler what age do you mean?
My daughter was around 8 years old when she wore this capelet.
Hello, I am from Queensland Australia & would like to know if this shrug patter can be done in non fur yarn & would it be about a 12ply yarn or 8 ply to use 8mm needles. Can the length of garment be extended or would it throw it all out?
Many thanks in advance
Heather Brown.
This shrug is best done with fur yarn because it is a loose-knit. I haven’t done it with 8 – 12 ply yarn but I could imagine that it will be thick.
Yes, you could extended the length by repeating the increment stitch at intervals.
I love this pattern, but I cannot find the right yarn. Can you make any suggestions or substitutions?
Thank you
Linda Prieur
Hi Linda, there are some brands in the market that you may find something similar, for example, Lion Brand’s Fan Fur yarn. Happy knitting 🙂
beautiful..first your daughter & then your creation 🙂
I like the shrug but I am bad in knitting+sewing..cant dare to knit..haha
Love ~
Super lindo!!! Me encanta y me parece super facil de hacer, muchas gracias por la explicacion.
Feliz Año 2012 y un gran abrazo!!! 🙂
Translation (by Google):
Super cute! I love it and it seems super easy to do, thank you very much for the explanation.
Happy New Year 2012 and a big hug! 🙂
It is very easy with your kind of skill level, Doris. 🙂
Faith, thanks for the compliment, she is my daughter. I am glad to have her to post for my crafts.
Sandy, knit it as a gift. The receiver will definitely love it 🙂
Very cute, that must be your daughter – she’s cute as well. Happy New Year.
Really, REALLY sweet! and so is the shrug! 🙂
Best,
Sheila
wish I had a little girl to make this for!