FO: Shaw Hill

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I’m slipping in a couple of FOs just in time for the new year.

shaw hill done front fullToday’s is Shaw Hill by Alicia Plummer.  Lotsa love for this little FO.

Specs:

Shaw Hill by Alicia Plummer

Swans Island Bulky in Beetroot

US #11s.  The pattern called for 13s but I went with 11s because 1) I don’t own 13s and 2) the thought of 13s made me cry a little.

Other than the needle size, the only mod I made was to add a decrease round in the ribbing area to pull it a bit closer to my shoulders.  I think the decreases were a good idea but I’d do a center double decrease next time – I’m not a huge fan of the way they look.

I wear this capelet a lot more than I ever expected!  It’s perfect to throw over anything to take the chill off but isn’t fiddly like a shawl or scarf can be.  All the good of a cowl but super-sized for my shoulders too.

shaw hill done side

The only thing I’d do differently with my next capelet – and there will be another capelet – is to make the bottom circumference a bit bigger to make it easier for me to put my arms up, and then decrease even more at my shoulder so it stays up.  This isn’t a fault of the pattern – it’s just the way I’d like my capelets to fit.

Still though, this is a very successful FO – and one that really seems to intrigue the non-knitters too.  Both Paul and my mom LOVE it.  Possibly more than I do.

Ok not more than I do – but a whole lot.

Now if you’ll excuse me I have a slew of capelet designs to pour over on Ravelry.  Cue the capelet obsession now.

I’ll catch you on the purlside.

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24 thoughts on “FO: Shaw Hill”

  1. Love it! The color, those big squooshy cables! And, dahling, you look mahvelous!

    I was surprised, too, at how often I wore my favorite capelet — shadow[]box by alison brookbanks. It’s a terrible photo I have on Rav and should take a more current shot of how I do actually wear it — flipped/folded and held with a shawl pin. It’s lovely enough to have inspired a friend/lapsed knitter to pick up the needles again!

  9. Looks great!! You know, I’ve never thought of a capelet — but maybe. I’m short – 5’1 – and think that it may not be the best look for me, but I’m going to research.

    • i’m only 5’2″. i think the trick is to make it short enough to end at a good point for your shape. if you’re not sure where that is, drape some fabric (or a pillow case/curtain/table cloth) until it looks right.

  10. That caplet looks lovely on you. And I’m happy to see a FO with Beetroot. It’s a wonderful color. I’ve eyed that color at my LYS, but haven’t found a project that would fit into my wardrobe just yet.

    • i took a chance with this one but it’s been surprisingly versatile for my wardrobe. i wear lots of pinks/reds/purples as well as blacks so it works for me.

  11. Lovely capelet! One of the nicest I’ve seen! Happy 2014! I’ve also joined Andi’s KAL to knit a cardi this year! I hope I make it :)

    • thanks! this capelet has me looking at others too.

      i’ve been considering joining the cardi KAL but i think i really want pullovers right now.

      happy new year!

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