Carousel Cape / Shawl

Everyone loves a carousel! This charming and whimsical design can be worn as an elegant adult shawl or transformed into a delightful cape for a child.

The Carousel Cape / Shawl features four unique animal panels: a proud lead horse, a majestic lion, a flower-adorned pony, and of course, a playful dragon. Each panel is knit separately, allowing every character to come to life before the pieces are joined together.

The panels are then connected, followed by the addition of the carousel canopy and the final bottom border to complete this magical design. With minor modifications, individual panels can also be adapted into charming wall hangings.

The pattern is fully charted and includes helpful notes to simplify the knitting process.

Pattern Details

• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Finished Size: Back length approximately 30 inches
• Shape: Easy-to-wear partial circle
• Yarn: 1,200–1,300 yards lace-weight yarn
• Needles: US Size 1 (2.25 mm)

Pattern Format

• Digital PDF download
• Fully charted instructions
• Includes notes to simplify knitting
• No row-by-row written directions
• Instant download after purchase

Features

• Four unique carousel animal panels
• Features a lead horse, lion, flowered pony, and dragon
• Panels are knit separately and joined together
• Carousel canopy is added after the panels are assembled
• Finished with a decorative bottom border
• Can be worn as an adult shawl or child’s cape
• Panels can be modified into wall hangings
• Fully charted design

Skill Level

This pattern is designed for intermediate knitters who are comfortable reading charts and working lace motifs.

Pattern Support

• If you have questions while knitting, I’m happy to help. Please contact me through Ravelry, and I’ll do my best to get you back on track.
• For personal use, you may print as many copies of the pattern and charts as you need for your own knitting.

Copyright

• This pattern is an original copyrighted design and is intended for the personal use of the purchaser only.
• Please do not copy, reproduce, distribute, share, or resell the pattern in any form.
• Finished items made from this pattern may be sold in limited quantities. Designer credit is always appreciated.

Friendly Warning

• Here Be Dragone! This pattern is protected by copyright. Sharing digital patterns may awaken the knitting dragons—and this carousel dragon is especially determined to protect its magical pattern!