How to Crochet an Adorable Capelet

If you're looking to add a touch of charm to your outfit, why not consider crocheting an adorable capelet? This delightful garment is not only fun and easy to make but also a versatile addition to any wardrobe. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or simply want to elevate your everyday look, a crochet capelet can be the perfect accessory. With endless color and yarn options available, you can personalize your creation to suit your style perfectly. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn, and let your creativity shine as you craft your very own cozy and chic capelet to wear with pride. Get ready to turn heads and receive compliments wherever you go with your handmade masterpiece!

Finished Sizes

Instructions given fit size small/medium; changes for large/X-large and 2X-large/3X-large are in [ ].

Finished Measurements

21 1/2 [23 1/4, 24 3/4] inches wide along neck edge, 46 1/4 [49 3/4, 56 3/4] inches wide at hem and 15 1/2 inches long.

Materials

• Lion Brand Yarn Vanna's Glamour fine (sport) weight acrylic/metallic polyester yarn (1 3/4 oz/202 yds/50g per skein): 4 skeins #171 gold
• Size K/10 1/2/6.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle
• Matching sewing thread
• 7/8-inch button

Gauge

10 sc = 4 inches; Rows 1-4 = 4 inches.

Pattern Notes

• Work with 2 strands held together throughout.
• Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.
• Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet unless otherwise stated.
• Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Wrap

RND 1: Row 1: With 2 strands held tog (see Pattern Notes), ch 53 [57, 61], sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (52 [56, 60] sc)

Row 2: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in same st, dc in each of next 11 [13, 15] sts, 3 dc in next st, *dc in each of next 8 sts, 3 dc in next st, rep from * 2 times, dc in each of next 11 [13, 15] sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. (62 [66, 70] dc)

Sizes Small/Medium & Large/X-Large Only

Row 3: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), tr in same st, sk next st, *(tr, ch 1, tr) in next st**, sk next 2 sts, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, sk next st, 2 [1] tr in each of last 1 [2] st(s), turn. (44 [46] tr, 20 [21] ch-1 sps)

Size 2X-Large/3X-Large Only

Row [3]: Ch 4 (see Pattern Notes), tr in same st, tr in next st, *(tr, ch 1, tr)** in next st, sk next 2 sts, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, sk next st, (tr, ch 1, tr) in next st, tr in next st, 2 tr in last st, turn. ([52] trc, [23] ch-1 sps)

All Sizes

Row 4: Ch 4, tr in same st, 2 tr in each of next 1 [1, 2] st(s), 3 tr in each ch-1 sp across, 2 tr in each of last 2 [2, 3] sts, turn. (68 [71, 81] tr)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first 2 [1, 1] st(s), *ch 5, sk next 4 sts**, sc in next st, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, sc in each of last 2 [1, 1] st(s), turn. (13 [14, 16] ch-5 sps)

Row 6: Ch 4, (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in each ch-5 sp across to last 2 [1, 1] st(s), sk next 1 [0, 0] st, tr in last st, turn. (80 [86, 98] tr)

Row 7: Ch 4, (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in each ch-2 sp across, tr in last st, turn.

Rows 8 & 9: Ch 4, (4 tr, ch 2, 4 tr) in each ch-2 sp across, tr in last st, turn. (106 [114, 130] tr)

Rows 10 & 11: Ch 4, (5 tr, ch 2, 5 tr) in each ch-2 sp across, tr in last st, turn. (132 [142, 162] tr)

Edging

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, 13 tr in next ch-2 sp, *sk next 5 tr, sc in sp before next 5-tr group, 13 tr in next ch-2 sp, rep from * across to last tr, 3 sc in last tr, turning to work in ends of rows, sc evenly up right front to row 1, ch 3 (button lp made), 3 sc in end of row 1, working in other side of foundation ch, sc in each ch across to last ch, 3 sc in last ch, sc evenly down edges of rows on left front, ending with 2 sc in last edge, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc. Fasten off.

Finishing

Sew button to end of row 1 opposite button lp.