Think short, open poncho-a retro Hollywood glamour mini-cape for a very “now” sophisticated look. Just right to fight the nip in the air, this versatile flared caplet is the perfect shoulder-draping accent when you need just a little warmth with your style. Secured about the neck, the opening of this lovely capelet dramatically reveals the layer you’re sporting beneath.

This classic little garment is knit in one piece from the top down and requires minimal finishing. Although engineered for mostly easy, autopilot stitching, this project does use one or two techniques that might teach you something, too. In addition to featuring a knit-in hem collar, it uses picked-up stitches for a snug ribbed collar, delicate yarn over increasing, and feminine short-row underlayers at each side.

Stitch Diva Studios Studio Cashmere (DK weight; 100% cashmere; 165yd/150m per 1.75oz/50g skein): 4(5,6,7) skeins Ruby

One pair size #4 snaps (1 optional)
One 1.75” (4.5cm) button