https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-capelet-for-shorties-and-others Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 14:49:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-capelet-for-shorties-and-others#post-458124 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:11:04 +0000 krishnidoux 458124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you want to recreate this by knitting, I agree the pattern may be simple, but appropriate yarn and yarn/needle ratio really is key.</p> <p>May I suggest that once you have selected one or more yarns you like at the store, buying one small ball of each. Go home and make lots of little 10cm X 10cm samples (you can do 10 stitches / 20 rows). It goes fast, it'll get your hand back at it so you practice maintaining even yarn tension and avoid uneven fabric. One evening in front of the TV or radio or movie = lots of little samples.</p> <p>Try the yarn using different needle sizes. For the kicks. Also, try different stitches to see the effect and determine which stitch would recreate the type of fabric/texture you are after. Don't mix too many stitches in one single sample, you won't be able to imagine and feel the effect on a larger scale. Try knitting two yarns together. Try thick yarn with smaller needles, thinner yarns with wider needles. Sometimes the most simple stitches have the best effect, but remember, the stitch must match the yarn. Some furry natural types almost require simple purl stitches all the way. I found rice stitch to yield most sturdiness if used with slightly smaller needles. Experiment!</p> <p>Then, when you have the winner, it is like a secret magic formula. The sky is your limit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-capelet-for-shorties-and-others#post-458047 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:39:07 +0000 Heather 458047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rita, look for one on Etsy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-capelet-for-shorties-and-others#post-458046 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:37:44 +0000 missvee 458046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's very cute the way it's styled in the video, but like the others, I'm thinking it's quite expensive for what it is. How versatile do you think it would be in your wardrobe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-capelet-for-shorties-and-others#post-458026 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:23:34 +0000 bj1111 458026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>rita..i'll knit along with you. i need practice working with different needles and yarns for a drapey look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-capelet-for-shorties-and-others#post-457914 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:10:18 +0000 modgrl 457914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't knit but this could be a good time to learn. I remember some others on the forum were doing cape knitting projects, I wonder how they are going. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-capelet-for-shorties-and-others#post-457909 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:07:43 +0000 Anonymous 457909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! Are you going to get it? I want to see it on if you do </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-capelet-for-shorties-and-others#post-457902 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:02:50 +0000 JennyAnne 457902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's very cute but seems pretty expensive for what it is. A cowl is just a bigger, wider turtleneck. You could totally do it if you can knit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-capelet-for-shorties-and-others#post-457877 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:47:03 +0000 modgrl 457877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So tempting! Any tips for beginners? How about that cowl neck, it seems tricky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-capelet-for-shorties-and-others#post-457875 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:45:12 +0000 bj1111 457875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>this would be super easy to make, even for an absolute beginner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-capelet-for-shorties-and-others#post-457865 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:37:43 +0000 modgrl 457865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I was a knitter this would be a great project. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-capelet-for-shorties-and-others#post-457860 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:29:36 +0000 citygirldc 457860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's cute but I would have to try it on first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-capelet-for-shorties-and-others#post-457858 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:27:28 +0000 modgrl 457858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418048&#038;PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446435145&#038;R=651854597606&#038;P_name=Lafayette+148+New+York&#038;N=306418048+399545540+4294912465&#038;bmUID=jdGBxqm" rel="nofollow">http://www.saksfifthavenue.com.....ID=jdGBxqm</a> </p>