Purple Crochet Capelet Pattern
If you aren't sure what a capelet is, never fear. This Purple Crochet Capelet Pattern is a lot like a poncho, only skinnier. This free easy capelet pattern is basic but beautiful, so you'll never get bored while you're working on it. Everyone will fall in love with your one-of-kind piece and will want one, too. If you like free crochet shawl patterns and want to try something new, consider working on this project. While it's a new concept, it isn't complicated or difficult to complete. Best of all, you really only need to know one crochet stitch to complete this project. Beginners, this is a great way to test your skills and get comfortable.
Primary TechniqueCrochet
Yarn Weight(6) Super Bulky/Super Chunky (4-11 stitches for 4 inches)
Crochet HookN/15 or 10 mm hook
Materials:
- 12.00mm Crochet Hook
- 700g Super Bulky Yarn {14ply}
- Scissors
- Tapestry/Wool Needle
Finished Size
Adult Women - Size Small
Gauge
2 rows x 3 stitches in hdc = 2 inch
Instructions:
Taking your 12.00mm crochet hook and super bulky yarn, start of by making a Slip Knot, then crochet 30 Chains.
Row 1 Chain 1. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into the second chain from your hook. Then crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 29 chains. You should have 30 stitches now.
Row 2 Chain 1. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the same stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in every stitch across.
Row 3 Chain 1. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the same stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 2 stitches. *Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet Decrease. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 3 stitches. Repeat from the * all across. You should have 24 stitches now.
Row 4 Chain 1. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the same stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 3 stitches. *Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet Decrease. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 4 stitches. Repeat from the * all across. You should have 20 stitches now.
Row 5 - 7 Repeat row 2.
Row 8 Chain 1. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the same stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 2 stitches. *Crochet 2 Half Double Crochets in the next stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 3 stitches. Repeat from the * all across. You should have 25 stitches now.
Row 9 Chain 1. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the same stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 2 stitches. *Crochet 2 Half Double Crochets in the next stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 3 stitches. Repeat from the * all across. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the last stitch. You should have 31 stitches now.
Row 10 Chain 1. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the same stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next stitch. *Crochet 2 Half Double Crochets in the next stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 2 stitches. Repeat from the * all across. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the last stitch. You should have 41 stitches now.
Row 11 Chain 1. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the same stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next stitch. *Crochet 2 Half Double Crochets in the next stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 2 stitches. Repeat from the * all across. You should have 54 stitches now.
Row 12 Chain 1. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the same stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 2 stitches. *Crochet 2 Half Double Crochets in the next stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 3 stitches. Repeat from the * all across. You should have 67 stitches now.
Row 13 Repeat row 2.
Row 14 Chain 1. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the same stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 8 stitches. *Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet Decrease. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 9 stitches. Repeat from the * all across. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the last stitch. You should have 61 stitches now.
Row 15 Chain 1. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the same stitch. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 2 stitches. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet Decrease. *Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 6 stitches. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet Decrease. Repeat from the * all across. You should have 53 stitches now.
Row 16 - 25 Repeat row 2. {Note: You can add or take away rows depending on your height.}
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
When you've completed all the rows, connect the two ends of the capelet together, and Slip Stitch them together. Once the capelet is slip stitched together, fold the slip stitched part towards the inside.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.