Electra by Celia McAdam Cahill

Electra

Knitting
November 2021
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
1000 - 1400 yards (914 - 1280 m)
XS/S (fits bust up to 36”), M/L (36–44” bust), 1X/2X (44–54” bust)
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I have been playing with the idea of a wedge-shaped cape for years, trying out the math (really, geometry) and working swatches when the spirit moved me. But with Cast On taking on capes as the Fashion Framework this issue, it was time to get serious. The Electra Cape is the result.

Sizes
XS/S (fits up to 36” bust), M/L (36 – 44” bust), 1X/2X (44 - 54” bust)

Finished Measurements
Top edge: 18.25 (24.25, 30.25)” before edging
Bottom edge: 82.5 (107.25, 119.75)” before edging
Shoulder circumference: 40.25 (53, 65.5)”
Length: 24.25“

Materials
Brooklyn Tweed QUARRY (113g, 200 yds, 100% pure new wool) 5 (6, 7) skeins in Geode.
Size 10.5 (6.5mm) 32” or longer circular needle to accommodate stitches, or size to get gauge
Size 8 (5.0 mm) 60” or longer circular needle, or three sizes smaller than that used for the body, to pick up sts for front and neck bands
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
2 – clasp sets

OPTIONAL:
Size 10.5 (6.5mm) double pointed needle for working I-cord edging