Rose Finch Capelet, a Vintage Lace Poncho (Free Crochet Pattern)
Dear fellow crocheters,
I'm so excited to share with you my newest design: the Rose Finch Capelet, a Vintage Lace Poncho! I designed and crocheted this as a gift for my mother, and love how it turned out.
To see it in action, check out my super quick (44-second!) product preview video below...
I created it to be light and airy, so that it can be the perfect accessory for warmer Spring and Summer seasons!
Its design features a delicate boat-shaped neckline followed by a feminine body portion using a simple and fun two-row stitch repeat. It crocheted in joined rounds, and a relatively quick and easy project that beginners familiar with the stitches used can tackle without any trouble.
Using soft cotton bamboo yarn or a cotton blend, it features a relaxed and beautiful drape with the illusion of sleeves.
The lace and bottom edging portion makes this a more “dressy” and delicate-looking shawl that will be sure to garner compliments!
Or, if you'd prefer, lift an arm and you'll instantly get a bird wing. Pretty nifty, yeah?
Its design features a delicate boat-shaped neckline followed by a feminine body portion using a simple and fun two-row stitch repeat. It crocheted in joined rounds, and a relatively quick and easy project that beginners familiar with the stitches used can tackle without any trouble.
Using soft cotton bamboo yarn or a cotton blend, it features a relaxed and beautiful drape with the illusion of sleeves.
The lace and bottom edging portion makes this a more “dressy” and delicate-looking shawl that will be sure to garner compliments!
Or, if you'd prefer, lift an arm and you'll instantly get a bird wing. Pretty nifty, yeah?
I used almost three skeins for this project. Here's the bundle of yarn that I had left over when completed!
This beautiful capelet adds a lovely pop of color and lace texture to any outfit. You can check out my other crochet wearables to see clothing and accessories for every season!
Scroll down for the free, written crochet pattern. If you'd like to download the beautifully-formatted, ad-free, and easy-to-read PDF version with photo references (see preview below), click here to purchase it for a small fee in my shop. This pattern, along with most of my other designs, is also available in my Etsy shop. Thank you for supporting Sweet Softies designs!
Copyright Notice -- © 2019 Sweet Softies (www.sweetsofties.com). You have permission to sell finished products made from this pattern, but you must credit Sweet Softies as the owner/creator of this pattern by linking to my website (www.sweetsofties.com) or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SweetSofties). No wholesale. You may not copy, alter, or sell my patterns in part or in whole in any way. My patterns may not be used in teaching online classes. My patterns may be used in teaching in-person classes ONLY with written consent from me. You may link to this pattern but you may not copy any part of the pattern instructions on other websites.
Stitches/Terms Used (US Terminology):
Materials:
Important Notes (MUST READ before beginning!)
This beautiful capelet adds a lovely pop of color and lace texture to any outfit. You can check out my other crochet wearables to see clothing and accessories for every season!
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Ad-free printable PDF with photo references |
Copyright Notice -- © 2019 Sweet Softies (www.sweetsofties.com). You have permission to sell finished products made from this pattern, but you must credit Sweet Softies as the owner/creator of this pattern by linking to my website (www.sweetsofties.com) or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SweetSofties). No wholesale. You may not copy, alter, or sell my patterns in part or in whole in any way. My patterns may not be used in teaching online classes. My patterns may be used in teaching in-person classes ONLY with written consent from me. You may link to this pattern but you may not copy any part of the pattern instructions on other websites.
Introduction:
The Rose Finch Capelet is a vintage lace poncho that is light, airy, and the perfect accessory for warmer Spring and Summer seasons! Its design features a delicate boat-shaped neckline followed by a feminine body portion using a simple and fun two-row stitch repeat. It crocheted in joined rounds, and a relatively quick and easy project that beginners familiar with the stitches used can tackle without any trouble.
Using soft cotton bamboo yarn or a cotton blend, it features a relaxed and beautiful drape with the illusion of sleeves. The lace and bottom edging portion makes this a more “dressy” looking shawl that will be sure to garner compliments. It can be worn similar to a wrap or shrug, and adds a lovely touch of color and texture to any outfit. Crochet this beautiful capelet as a gift for someone special, or for yourself!
The Rose Finch Capelet is a vintage lace poncho that is light, airy, and the perfect accessory for warmer Spring and Summer seasons! Its design features a delicate boat-shaped neckline followed by a feminine body portion using a simple and fun two-row stitch repeat. It crocheted in joined rounds, and a relatively quick and easy project that beginners familiar with the stitches used can tackle without any trouble.
Using soft cotton bamboo yarn or a cotton blend, it features a relaxed and beautiful drape with the illusion of sleeves. The lace and bottom edging portion makes this a more “dressy” looking shawl that will be sure to garner compliments. It can be worn similar to a wrap or shrug, and adds a lovely touch of color and texture to any outfit. Crochet this beautiful capelet as a gift for someone special, or for yourself!
Finished Measurement:
Directions are written for a “one size fits most”, with XL version in [brackets].
- Neckline: 28” [32”] circumference, or 14” [16”] across from shoulder to shoulder.
- Length excluding neckline: 14”, though easily adjustable by adding additional rows, which is noted in the pattern.
Level:
- ★★☆☆☆ Easy / Familiar Beginner
- Requires familiarity with the stitches used (below), attaching yarn, and sewing pieces together.
- Chain (ch)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Chainless foundation half double crochet (fhdc) [Video Tutorial]
- Skip (sk)
- Space (sp)
- Cluster (cl) – refer pattern notes when starting
Materials:
- 3 [4] skeins of LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo Yarn (I used the color ‘Cherry Blossom’) or similar light weight (3) yarn composed of cotton/cotton blend to reduce stretch.
- 4.5 mm crochet hook for neckline
- 6 mm crochet hook for body portion
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
~ CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS ~
Important Notes (MUST READ before beginning!)
- The Cluster Stitch (“cl”) will be used in the “Body Portion” of this pattern.
Cluster Stitch (“Cl”):
YO, insert hook into st indicated, pull up a loop. YO, pull through 2 loops. YO, insert hook into same st, pull up loop. YO, pull through 2 loops. YO, pull through all 3 loops on hook. - The beginning chain(s) of each row does not count as a stitch.
- This pattern is made entirely in one piece. Do not fasten off until instructed to do so at the very end.
Row
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Instruction
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Stitch
Count
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NECKLINE
| Use the 4.5 mm hook for this section.
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R1
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Make
a FHDC row of 96 [108] sts. Taking
care not to twist your work, join with a sl st to the first hdc.
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96 [108] fhdc
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R2
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Ch
2, (hdc 7 [8], inc) x 12. *Join with a sl st to the first hdc.
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108 [120] hdc
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R3
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Ch 2, (hdc 8 [9], inc) x 12. *Join.
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120 [132]
hdc
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R4
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Ch 2, (hdc 9 [10], inc) x 12. *Join.
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132 [144]
hdc
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BODY PORTION | Use the 6 mm hook
for this section.
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R5
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Ch
1, sc in same st. Ch 2, cl in next, ch 2, (sc in next, ch 2, cl in next, ch
2) x repeat around. *Join with sl st to first st in the round.
Note: Click here for a video tutorial of R5, or scroll down to the "Video Tutorial" section to view it from this page. |
132 [144] sts
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R6
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Sl
st in next 2 ch. Sl st on top of next cl. Ch 1, sc in same st. Ch 5. (Sc on
top of next cl, ch 5) x repeat around. *Join.
Note: Click here for a video tutorial of R6, or scroll down to the "Video Tutorial" section to view it from this page. |
66 [72] sts
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R7
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Ch 2, cl in same st. Ch 2, sc in ch-5 sp. Ch 2.
(Cl in next sc, ch 2, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 2) x repeat around. *Join.
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132 [144]
sts
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R8
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Ch 1, sc in same st. Ch 5. (Sc on top of next cl,
ch 5) x repeat around. *Join.
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66 [72] sts
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R9-R32 (or more)
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Repeat R7 and R8 until length
measures 12" from neckline. To
make the poncho longer, simply add more rows until you are satisfied with the
length. Make sure you end on a R8
repeat.
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BOTTOM EDGING | Continue with the 6
mm hook for this section.
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R1
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Sl st 2 in the ch-5 sp. Ch 1 and sc in ch-5 sp.
(Ch 5, sc in middle of next ch-5 sp) x repeat around. *Join.
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R2
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(Dc
6 in ch-5 sp, sl st in sc) x repeat around. *Join.
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Fasten off and
weave in the end with a yarn needle.
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~ VIDEO TUTORIALS ~
Video tutorials are available for R5 and R6 of the body portion. The cluster stitch is demonstrated in R5; please check out the video to see how to do it.
R5
R6
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Also, if you'd like to download the beautifully-formatted, ad-free, and easy-to-read PDF version with photo references (see preview below), click here to purchase it for a small fee in my shop. This pattern, along with most of my other designs, is also available in my Etsy shop. Thank you for supporting Sweet Softies designs!
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Ad-free printable PDF with photo references |
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