Classic Wool Tweeds - Big Chocolate Cape (knit)

Nothing exudes class and comfy warmth like this beautiful cape. Timeless yet hip style. Knit in Patons Classic Wool Tweeds #84013 (Chestnut Tweed) on size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) needles.

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MEASUREMENTS
One size fits all.

Finished measurements
Approx 33 ins [84 cm] long, excluding collar.
60 ins [152.5 cm] wide at bottom.
21 ins [53.5 cm] wide at top.

MATERIALS
Patons® Classic Wool Tweeds (100 g/3.5 oz)
#84013 (Chestnut Tweed): 7 balls

Size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension.

ABBREVIATIONS
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TENSION
20 sts and 26 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.

INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Pieces are worked side to side with short turn row shaping. Make 2 pieces alike. Cast on 165 sts.
**1st row: (RS). Knit.
2nd row: K65. Purl to last 5 sts. K5.
3rd row: K130. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
4th row: Sl1P. Purl to last 5 sts. K5.
5th row: K105. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
6th row: As 4th row.
7th row: K80. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
8th row: As 4th row.
Rep 1st to 6th rows 4 times more.**
Rep from ** to ** 9 times more, then rep 1st and 2nd rows. Cast off.

Sew side seams.