Courtney Capelet Crochet Pattern

Here’s a lovely gift idea that doesn’t require an exact fit. Crochet shell stitches are combined with shaded yarn for the perfect shoulder warming capelet. Wear it as shown buttoned in front, or move the button to the shoulder for an alternate look.

RED HEART® “Collage®”: 2 (3) balls 2934 Tundra.
Crochet Hooks: 8mm [US L-11] and 9mm [US M-13]; for sizes Large/X-Large only, 10mm [US N-15]
Yarn needle, locking stitch marker, one ⅞” shank-style button.

Capelet measures 27 (29)” across neck edge, and 10 (12)” long at center.

Directions are for size Small/Medium. Changes for sizes Large/X-Large are in parentheses. If only one number is given it pertains to both sizes.

GAUGE: 2 small shells + 2 sc = 4”; 4 rows = 3½” in pattern with smallest hook. Note: Measure gauge over a swatch or in first few rows only, as work progresses, shells are stretched altering gauge. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.