SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X)
MATERIALS
Caron International's Bliss (60% acrylic, 40% nylon; 1.76 oz/50 g, 82 yds/75 m): #0003 Ruby Red, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) balls
One size US K/10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle (tn)
OPTIONAL
Row counter, Thin elastic for neck
GAUGE
In Stitch pattern, 2 Bobble plus ch-5 space = 5"; 6 rows = 4", unblocked
SPECIAL TERMS
First Bobble, Ch 2, work 3 dc in space or st indicated as follows: [Yo, insert hook in next st and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops (leave rem loop on hook)] 3 times, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.
Bobble: Work 4 dc in space or st indicated as for first Bobble (leaving last loop of each dc on hook), yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook.
Picot: Ch 3, slip st in third ch from hook.
STITCHES USED
Chain (ch). Double crochet (dc), Single crochet (sc)
NOTE
Capelet is worked in the round from the neck down; join each rnd with a slip st to the beginning of the rnd in st indicated.
CAPELET
Chain 59 (67, 75, 83, 91); being careful not to twist ch, join with slip st in beg ch to form a circle.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in same space as joining and in each ch around, join to first sc—59 (67, 75, 83, 91).
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, * work [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] 29 (33, 37, 41, 45) times, join to first sc—88 (100, 112, 124, 136) sc.
Rnd 3: Work First Bobble in first st, ch 3, skip next st, sc in next st, ch 3, * skip next st, work Bobble in next st, ch 3, skip next st, sc in next st, ch 3; repeat from * around, join to top of beg ch-2. **
Rnd 4: Ch 1, [sc, ch 3, sc, ch 5] in top of each bobble around; join to first sc.
Rnd 5: Slip st into ch-3 space, work First Bobble in same space, ch 3, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3; * work Bobble in next ch-3 space, ch 3, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3; repeat from * around, join to top of beg ch-2. Repeat from ** (Rounds 4 and 5) 9 (10, 11, 11, 11) times, or until piece measures desired length.
Edging: Slip st into ch-3 space, ch 1, sc in same space, work [(2 dc, picot) twice, 2 dc] in ch-5 space, * sc in next ch-3 space, work [(2 dc, picot) twice, 2 dc] in next ch-5 space; repeat from * around, join to beg sc. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Using tn, weave in ends. Optional: Weave a piece of thin elastic into Row 1 of neck line and adjust as desired. Blocking: For a lacier look, wet garment, squeeze excess water out by gently rolling piece in towels, then pin to a firm surface and allow to completely dry before moving.
Hand Washing And Drying:
Turn inside out and wash gently in warm water using a mild detergent. Gently rinse well in cold water. Lay flat on a towel and roll in towel to remove excess water. DO NOT WRING, STRETCH OR HANG TO DRY.
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