INSTRUCTIONS

Techniques Used:
• Filet Mesh Pattern Stitch
• Double yarn overs
• Knitting and purling into one stitch
• Blocking to finish the piece

Finished Size:
Length: 124 cm./49 in.
Width: 30 cm./12 in.

Yarn Requirements:
250 m./273 yds. of sportweight or double-knitting yarn

Needles and Notions:
• 5.0 mm. (US 8) needle
• 5.5 mm. (US 9) needle
• Tapestry needle (for sewing in ends)
•  Blocking wires and pins (highly recommended)

Gauge:
12 stitches (sts) x 18 rows = 10 cm./4in. square when worked in Filet Mesh Stitch Pattern with 5.0 mm. (US 8) needles, after washing and blocking

KNITTING DIRECTIONS:

With 5.5 mm. (US 9) needles and using the Long-Tail Cast-On, CO 36 sts very loosely. K 3 rows.

Change to 5.0 mm. (US 8) needles.

With RS facing and 5.0 mm. (US 8) needles, begin to work the Filet Mesh Stitch Pattern as follows:

Filet Mesh Stitch Pattern:
Row 1 (RS): *K4, y2o. Repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4.

Row 2 (WS): K2, *k2tog, (k1, p1) into double yo of previous row, k2tog. Repeat from * to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.

Row 3: K2, yo, *k4, y2o. Repeat from * to last 6 sts, k4, yo, k2.

Row 4: K3, k2tog. *K2tog, (k1, p1) into y2o of previous row, k2tog. Repeat from 8 to last 5 sts, k2tog, k3.

Work Rows 1-4 of the Filet Mesh Stitch Pattern 53 times or to desired length.

Change to 5.5 mm. (US 9) needles.

K 4 rows. BO very loosely knitwise. Weave in any loose ends, leaving a generous tail for each end which will be trimmed after blocking is complete.

FINISHING:

To achieve the openness and beauty of this piece, it will be necessary to block it when
you have finished knitting it. Gently wash and rinse your wrap. Then lay it out on a flat, padded surface, stretching it out in all into four dimensions. Pin it into place and allow it to dry thoroughly, usually about 24 hours.

For more information about blocking, see my “Tips and Techniques” page on Blocking:

When dry, remove the blocking wires and pins to release the garment. Trim yarn tails.

And get ready to wear your Café Capelet!

Glossary:

CO = cast on
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
p = purl
st(s) = stitch(es)
yo = yarn over
y2o = double yarn over (i.e., wrap yarn around the needle twice)

Copyright 2009 © Ilga Leja
All rights reserved.
This design is the property of Ilga Leja and Ilga Leja Handknit Design.
It is for personal use only and may not be reproduced without permission of the author. Garments made from this pattern may not be knitted for re-sale.