It's been a VERY long time since I made the super cutie Capelet, but I'll try my best to write it out. I'm so sorry for the delay in getting it done. Life is quite crazy with a 2 year old! Please let me know if you find a mistake. I'll do my best to correct it as soon as possible. Pay close attention on the increasing rows. I suppose the correct spacing isn't super important on rows 4-5 as long as you increase in the first and last stitches and get the correct amount of increases in between. I'll mark the amount of increases at the end of each row. This is a great size for toddlers. I made it for my daughter when she was 18 mo, and it's almost too small at almost 3 (she's the size of a 4 year old lol).
Abreviations used:
Ch: Chain
DC: Double crochet
SC: Single Crochet
ST: Stitch
Guage: 2 rows, and 3 stitches= 1 inch
Hook: G hook
Ch 37
Row1: Insert hook into third ch from hook. 1 DC in each chain. (34 st)
Row 2: Ch.3 and turn 1 DC in each ST. (34 st)
Row 3: ch 3 and turn. 1 DC in same ST. *1 dc in next st, 2 DC in next st** repeat from * to ** to the end (54 st)
Row 4: Ch 3 and turn. DC in same st.; 1 DC in next 3 st.; 2 dc in next st.; 1 dc in next 9 st.; 2 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 9 st.; 2 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 7 st; 2 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 9 st; 2 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 9 st; 2 dc in last st. (58 st) 7 inc
Row 5: Ch 3 and turn. dc in same st.; 1 dc in next 9 st.; 2 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 10 st; 2 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 5 st; 2 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 6 st; 2dc in next st; 1 dc in next 6 st; 2 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 7 st; 2 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 8 st; 2 dc in last st. (66 st) 7 inc
Row 6: (this is last regular dc row) Ch 3 and turn. 1 dc in each st. (66st)
Row7-9: (shell stitch rows) Ch 3 and turn. 2 dc in same st. Ch1 skip 4 st; *4 dc in next st., ch1, skip 4 st** repeat from * to ** 11 times, 3dc in last st. (12 total scallops, not including the half scallops on the end.
Ch 1 and turn. Now you will SC up the side. When you get to the corner about to round to the top put 2 SC. Continue SC across the top doing the same at the next corner, then work down the other side. Tie off and weave in the ends of the yarn. You will not SC across the bottom scalloped edge!!!
Add a ribbon into the holes at the top of the first row! enjoy!
To increase the size, chain more at the beginning, add 1 increase to each row, add one row of increase, and 1 row of shell st. until it's the length you want.
When I do Row 3 all I get is 51. I feel like I am doing something wrong.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, I miscounted. It should be 35 stitches on the first 2 rows
ReplyDeleteI am working on both these patterns now... I just love how it looks in the pics above... My lil one is having a birthday party in July... I know it is hot then, but I am gonna make the capelet for her to wear with a tutu... Follow my blog to see a pic of it when it is done... it probably won't be ready till after the 4th of July
ReplyDeleteI still get 51 stitches at the end of the 3rd row, even with 35 stitches in the 1st 2 rows. I've redone it several times... I'm just going to move on right now, and hope it works out.
ReplyDeleteThe hat and cape are so cute. Would it be all right if I sold the finished cape from your pattern.
ReplyDeletehi i'm a little confused. do i have to slip stich in the third chain from hook ? because when i make a dc in the third chain from hook i got 35 dc no 34. and in the second row, the 3 chains counts like a dc?
ReplyDeletethanks