{"product_id":"crochet-pattern-the-melia-cape","title":"Crochet Pattern: The Melia Cape","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note this listing is for a digital crochet PDF PATTERN which will be immediately downloadable, not a finished item!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e❉ What you get:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate the whimsical Melia Cape for yourself with this 21 Page pattern! This pattern includes a mixture of written instructions, photos and supporting stitch diagrams. **This pattern does not require use of the stitch diagrams- all the information is included in the written steps. The stitch diagrams are simply there for additional support!**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Melia Cape features lots of gorgeous leafy lace gathered into a tie closure neckline, and an optional shaped hood. (A shaped hood means no awkward point sticking out of the back of your head when worn up!) Make this cape as long or as short as you like with simple adjustments explained in the pattern to achieve either a cropped capelet look or a full length cape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing repeating steps, this pattern is meditative and works up beautifully and surprisingly quickly in any colour!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note this listing is for a digital crochet PATTERN which will be immediately downloadable, not a finished item! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(If you like the crochet corset seen in these listing photos, check out my Bark Corsets pattern!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e❉ Supplies Needed:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Information on substitutions is given in the pattern.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amount of yarn needed will depend primarily on the style and length of cape you make. For example:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a short non-hooded capelet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200g 4 Ply yarn, or LIKELY MORE or LESS more depending on your size, tension and how long you choose to make your cape. I used King Cole Simply Footsie 4 Ply in colour Olive (approx. 860m\/940yds) for the piece depicted in this pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a longer hooded cape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500g 4 Ply yarn, or LIKELY MORE or LESS more depending on your size, tension and how long you choose to make your cape. I used King Cole Simply Footsie 4 Ply in colour Olive (approx. 2150m\/2350yds) for the piece depicted in this pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequired hooks - 3.5mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential notions: Yarn needle, scissors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful: Locking stitch markers, tools for blocking, flexible measuring tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e❉ Experience Level:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThis pattern was written with confident advanced beginners in mind. Please read my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whymsirow.com\/pages\/faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e for more information on the experience level required for my patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThis is a pattern, not a tutorial. You will need to know basic crochet stitches (including sc, hdc, dc and increase\/decrease sts), how to work with a crochet pattern, how to read stitch abbreviations using a key and you must be comfortable taking and working from your own measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e❉ Sizing:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizing is based on the final circumference of your cape. This pattern is entirely made to measure from the neckline, meaning that it works perfectly for any body! It uses a simple gauge swatch to help you plan your project for the desired circumference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e❉ Pattern Notes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern uses US crochet terms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whymsi Row","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54823053361498,"sku":null,"price":7.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/3821\/7818\/files\/Polish_20260920_080424719.jpg?v=1789891203","url":"https:\/\/www.whymsirow.com\/products\/crochet-pattern-the-melia-cape","provider":"Whymsi Row","version":"1.0","type":"link"}