Crochet Cape Pattern | Bulky Braided Cables Capelet Pattern

Nov 5, 2024 | Crochet patterns

This crochet cape pattern is a quick fashion accessory made with bulky yarn. A free crochet pattern for a simple yet striking cape. A wonderful addition to your winter wardrobe!

This stunning color block crochet cape features a beautifully textured design, perfect for staying warm and cozy while making a bold fashion statement. The cape showcases a braided rope-like stitch providing gorgeous texture and visual interest. The color block style uses a striking combination of two contrasting shades, which adds a modern and sophisticated look.

The cape drapes beautifully over the shoulders and features an elegant, gathered neckline adorned with a chunky braided drawstring. This drawstring not only adds appeal but also provides functionality, allowing you to easily adjust the fit around the neck. The playful addition of the faux fur pom poms at the ends of the drawstring adds a touch of drama and luxury.

Perfect for layering over a simple dress or pairing with a sleek outfit, this crochet cape is both stylish and versatile, making it an ideal accessory for cooler weather or a special evening out. And the use of super bulky yarn ensures that the piece works up quickly.

If you fall in love with this stitch pattern you may also love the other patterns in this series – the Bewitching Braids Bag and the Bewitching Braids Hat.

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How to Make this Crochet Cape Pattern

For the full written pattern instructions for the Bewitching Braids Crochet Cape scroll down below. The ad-free PDF is available for the Bewitching Braids crochet cape pattern in my shop. The ad-free PDF is also available for FREE to my Lifetime Members as well!

The textured cable braid is made with a very simple one-round repeat! If you have never done cables before this project is the perfect beginner project. I think you will fall in love with this simple yet textured design.

1. This cape is worked from the bottom up. The instructions provided will fit most regular sizes – S/M/L. In order to make plus-size, adjust the foundation chain in multiples of 6.

2. Slip stitch in the first chain made to form a large circle. This would be a great time to check the “fit” of your crochet cape by placing the chain over your shoulders and chest close to your elbows. If the chain is tight, add chains in a multiple of 6 until the chain is loose and comfortable.

3. Work one round of standard double crochet stitches in each chain around.

4. In round 2 begin working the “braid” by skipping a stitch, working a front post treble around the next dc stitch from the previous round, then work a front post treble stitch around the dc stitch you had just skipped working behind the FPtr you had just made. Then work 4 dc sts between the FPdc stitches.

5. In the next round you will again work FPtr stitches around the FPtr stitches you made in the previous round. Working the second FPtr behind the one just made provides a braided rope appearance!

6. Repeat several rounds with the main color until you have worked half way through the height you wish for your cape.

7. Change to the second color yarn and continue repeating round 3 until finished.

8. Working with both colors of yarn together chain a long length and weave chain through the final round completed.

9. Attach a faux fur pom pom to each end of the chain drawstring if desired.

I also have a complete video tutorial available to help you with this braided cape which you can watch below.

I hope you love making and wearing your beautiful crochet capelet pattern!

Bewitching Braids Cape a free crochet pattern

Yarn Supplies for the Bewitching Braid Cape Pattern

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Made with Lion Brand’s Wool-Ease Thick and Quick * this project works up so quickly. Wool-Ease Thick and Quick is a super bulky weight yarn with a fiber content of 80% acrylic and 20% wool.

If you are substituting yarn of a different weight, make sure your beginning chain is worked in multiples of 6 and that the chain will fit over your arms close to the elbow comfortably as the cape is worked from the bottom up. If you would like the cape to be longer more like a poncho, simply add additional rounds.

I added a medium size black faux fur pom pom to each end of the drawstring. You could make your own pom poms or purchase. I found my pom poms on Amazon.

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You may also like the following free crochet patterns by Nana’s Crafty Home:

Bewitching Braids Bag Free Crochet Pattern

Bewitching Braids Hat Free Crochet Pattern

Bewitching Braids Cape free written pattern instructions

Pattern is written in US Crochet terminology

Supplies:

Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Weight 6 / Super Bulky (6 oz / 106 yards)

(2) Fishermen 12 oz / 212 yards (Color A)
(2) Charcoal 12 oz / 212 yards (Color B)

Size L (8.0 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Optional: 2 Faux Fur Pom Poms

Approximate finished size: One Size Fits Most

Approximately 27” wide x 13 1/2” tall

Gauge: 8 dc st x 6 dc rows = 4” x 4”

Abbreviations:

ch(s) = chain(s)
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
sk = skip
st(s) = stitch(es)
FPtr = front post treble crochet (see special stitches section below)
yo = yarn over

Special stitches:

FPtr: Yo twice, insert hook from the front of the indicated post stitch from previous round, around the post to the front of the post, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yo, pull through remaining 2 loops to complete the stitch.

Recommended Tutorial:

Bewitching Braids Cape Tutorial

Pattern Notes:

Pattern is worked from bottom up.
Ch 3 at beginning of each round counts as stitch.
Second FPtr of each “braid” is worked behind the first FPtr of the “braid”.
One size fits most regular sizes. To resize pattern, add/subtract chains for beginning round in multiples of 6. If making plus size I would recommend a starting chain of 120. Once chain is made and circle formed, this is a good time to check “fit” by putting chain on around chest and arms close to elbows to see how it feels. If it feels tight, go up another 6 chains. If sizing pattern up you will need more yarn than indicated in pattern.

Pattern Instructions:

With Color A, ch 108, without twisting ch, sl st to form a circle.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first st), dc next ch and in each ch around, sl st in top of ch-3. (108)

Round 2: Ch 3, *sk next st, FPtr in next st, FPtr in sk st (work stitch behind previous FPtr worked), dc in next 4 sts after the two FPtr,* repeat from * to * to end, final repeat will end with only 3 dc, sl st in top of ch-3.

Round 3: Ch 3, *sk next st, FPtr in next st (work around FPtr post from previous row), FPtr in sk st (work around FPtr post from previous row and behind FPtr just made), dc in next 4 sts after the two FPtr, *repeat from * to * to end, final repeat will end with only 3 dc, sl st top of ch-3.

Rounds 4 – 8: Repeat round 3 with Color A. After round 8, switch to Color B.

Rounds 9 – 16: With Color B, repeat round 3.

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

With both Color A & Color B together, ch 120. Weave chain through round 16 between the gaps on each side of the braided cable.

Add faux fur pom poms to ends of chain, if desired.

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