Lotus Leaf Capelet and Skirt is inspired by the green lotus leaves floating on ponds, muddy swamps, and marshlands. The capelet/skirt is circular in shape with a slit that looks like a lotus leaf. The increase lines on the pattern mimic the reticulate venation of the lotus leaf.

The design is versatile in that it can be worn as a capelet or a short skirt. The capelet can be fastened at the neck using the I-Cord ties, or even buttoned down on the front or to a side. The design can also be worn as a skirt, by kids, teens, or adults. You can knit a longer capelet or skirt by working an extra rep or two of the lace border.

Yarn
Ganga Acrowools Heartbeats Merino Pure (100%
Merino; 109 yds 100 m/50 g): MNP10, 5 balls.
Needle
Size US 6 (4mm) DPNs or short circulars
Size US 6 (4mm) and US 7 (4.5mm) needles, 32”
(80cm) circulars
Or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
17 sts and 26 rows = 4” 10cm in St st using
larger needles
24 sts and 28 rows = 4” 10cm in lace patt using
larger needles, after blocking
Size
25” 64 cm top neck circumference, 68” 173
cm bottom circumference, and front depth
15.75” 40 cm.
Notions
Six 0.75” 2 cm buttons, scrap yarn or stitch
holder, tapestry needle, removable stitch markers.