The Knitted Sweater Cape by Cleckheaton Patterns

Watch your step ... you don't want to trip on all these CABLES!

Today I'm sharing my latest KNITTED creation, a stunning sweater cape pattern by Cleckheaton Patterns.
I'm pretty sure if I was a super hero this is exactly the sort of cape I would wear. Who wouldn't appreciate a super hero that was both fashion forward, and warm?!!!

DETAILS

The pattern

When I first saw this pattern by Cleckheaton I gasped out loud. I had been looking for a sweater pattern that was a bit more modern and something that I would get a lot of wear out of. This design is the perfect combination of both fashionable and comfortable. 

I loved that the pattern was also interesting and challenging enough with all the cables down the front and back panels to stop you from getting bored, cause knitting takes a lot longer than sewing!

The Yarn

A stunning superfine merino also by Cleckheaton in the limited edition colour way 'blush'.

This 8ply/double knit yarn was so soft to the touch and has a beautiful tight twist to give the finished knit a beautiful defined and neat shape.

Features

Both the front and back of this cape have a cable panel feature which really adds such a lovely touch to the garment.

The pattern comes with two neck options, a simple round neckband or a roll collar. Both look lovely but I loved the drama of a big roll neck and it's super snuggly and soft.

Most of all I love the timeless cape silhouette which is both comfortable and warm

You could wear this top with a long sleeved top underneath, or just by itself like I have done. Because it is knitted in a wool yarn, it is breathable enough to wear on a cooler day, but warm enough to keep you toasty on a really cold day.

The sweater is made up of four panels; a front and back and two side pieces. These were then all sewn together once I wet blocked them to the appropriate size. Once pieced together you add the collar by knitting in the round. I used the magic loop method to add mine.

Conclusion
I am SO pleased with how this turned out! Not being an experienced knitter I always worry about how the piece is going to turn out, especially after putting so many hours into it!

I love the shape, the size and the colour of this and I've already worn it out a few times. My very first outing was to take photos in front of this amazing flower wall that just happened to be set up at a shopping centre in Melbourne. Now I only ever want to take photos in front of flower walls. HOW CAN I MAKE THIS HAPPEN?!!

To read more details you can head over to my Ravelry page and check out my other knitted garments.

I hope you all have a lovely week! xx