I made this cape for my daughter's elderly neighbor -- she spends a lot of time reading or watching television while sitting in bed and wanted something to keep her shoulders and upper arms warm. 

'V' Stitch = DC, Chain 1, DC

With two strands of yarn -- I used one of sportweight and one of worsted but you can use any combination -- and an 'L' hook --

Chain 67

Row 1:  DC in 4th chain from hook -- DC in each chain across; Chain 3 and turn  Chain 3 counts as first DC in each row now and throughout

Row 2 - 10:  DC across; Chain 3 and turn

I switch to an 'M' hook here but use whatever is comfortable for you.

Row 11:  With Chain 3 counting as your first DC, DC in next 17 DC's; work 'V' stitch (see above) in next DC; DC in next 13 DC, 'V' stitch in next DC; DC in next 13 DC; 'V' stitch in next DC; DC in next 18 DC; Chain 3 and turn
Your work should look like this:

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX V XXXXXXXXXXXXX V XXXXXXXXXXXXX V XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Row 12:  DC in each DC across to Chain 1 space of 'V' stitch of previous row -- in each Chain 1 space of the 'V' you will work a 'V' stitch -- continue in same manner across the entire row; Chain 3 and turn

Row 13:  Continue to work in pattern until piece is as long as you require

When finished the main body of the cape,  trim each front edge with a scallop or other decorative stitch.  Make a chain 'tie' twice the width of the collar and weave it through Row 9.  

If you have any questions or corrections, please e-mail me --


BED CAPE
I made this cape for my daughter's elderly neighbor -- she spends a lot of time reading or watching television while sitting in bed and wanted something to keep her shoulders and upper arms warm. 

'V' Stitch = DC, Chain 1, DC

With two strands of yarn -- I used one of sportweight and one of worsted but you can use any combination -- and an 'L' hook --

Chain 67

Row 1:  DC in 4th chain from hook -- DC in each chain across; Chain 3 and turn  Chain 3 counts as first DC in each row now and throughout

Row 2 - 10:  DC across; Chain 3 and turn

I switch to an 'M' hook here but use whatever is comfortable for you.

Row 11:  With Chain 3 counting as your first DC, DC in next 17 DC's; work 'V' stitch (see above) in next DC; DC in next 13 DC, 'V' stitch in next DC; DC in next 13 DC; 'V' stitch in next DC; DC in next 18 DC; Chain 3 and turn
Your work should look like this:

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX V XXXXXXXXXXXXX V XXXXXXXXXXXXX V XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Row 12:  DC in each DC across to Chain 1 space of 'V' stitch of previous row -- in each Chain 1 space of the 'V' you will work a 'V' stitch -- continue in same manner across the entire row; Chain 3 and turn

Row 13:  Continue to work in pattern until piece is as long as you require

When finished the main body of the cape,  trim each front edge with a scallop or other decorative stitch.  Make a chain 'tie' twice the width of the collar and weave it through Row 9.  

If you have any questions or corrections, please e-mail me --