Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: S (XS, M, L, XL, XXL)

Stitch Glossary & Abbreviations

• Chain (ch)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Treble crochet (tr)
• Yarn over (yo)
• Wrong Side (WS)

Instructions:

• XS, S & M: 35 loops
• L: 40 loops
• XL & XXL: 45 loops

Loop Base:

1. Ch 3, yo, 1 dc in the first ch to form the first loop.
2. Ch 3, 1 dc in the center of the previous loop.
3. Repeat until you have the number of loops for your size.
4. Make sure the loops are aligned and join with sc in the center of the first loop.

Row 1:

1. Ch 3, 2 dc in the first loop,
2. In each next loop, make 3 dc.
3. At the end, join with sl st in top of beginning ch-3.

Row 2:

1. Ch 6, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st;
2. Repeat to end of row.
3. In last space, ch 3, tr in starting ch-6 to join.

Row 3 to R8 (shells):

1. Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc inside the same loop (forming a shell).
2. In each next loop, make 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc.
3. Join with sl st in top of beginning ch-3.
4. From R4 to R8, increase the spacing between the shells:
   • R4: 1 ch between shells
   • R5: 2 ch between shells
   • R6 to R8: 3 ch between shells
5. If you want a longer cape, add more rows following the same pattern.

Neckline Finishing

Row 1: Work one row of dc as follows:

• 3 dc in 1st loop
• 3 dc in 2nd loop
• 2 dc in 3rd loop
• 3 dc in 4th loop
• 3 dc in 5th loop
• 2 dc in 6th loop

Repeat this sequence to end of round.

Row 2: Work 1 row of sc.

Fringes

1. Cut 350 strands, each 31.5" (80 cm) long.
2. Attach 5 strands folded in half to each of the 70 spaces along the edge.
3. Apply a small drop of craft glue on WS to secure fringe.
4. Trim evenly.

Designed by: Joana Gouveia - @FiosCruzados