Superhero Capes and Masks
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Skill Level : Easy
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn of choice. I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn or Vanna’s Choice Worsted. Other similar worsted weight colors or shades will work great too!
* You’ll be working with two strands of the color for the entire pattern unless otherwise noted.
* The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row(#)
* Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!
* Hook size(s) : N/P -15 (10.00 mm)
* Tapestry Needle
- Gauge for Cape 4” x 4” swatch = 4 rows of 8 dc
- Gauge for Mask - 2” x 2” swatch = 5 rows of 5 sc
Stitches used:
(ch)chain, (st) stitch, (sl st) slip stitch, (sc) single crochet,
(sc dec) single crochet decrease, (hdc) Half double crochet, (dc)double crochet,
(dc dec) double crochet decrease, (trc) treble crochet
*Be Advised: Since this cape ties around the neck please use with caution, especially with young children. I would recommend never leaving a child unattended while playing or using as a prop for a baby. :) Thank you!
Mask:
Using two strands of worsted weight yarn in color of choice (N- Hook)
(0- 12 months)
Row 1 - ch 11, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in the next 9 sts, ch1, turn (10)
Row 2 - sc dec over the next 2 sts, ch 4, sk 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, ch 4, sk 2 sts, sc dec over the next 2 sts, ch 1, turn (4 sc and two ch 4 spaces)
Row 3 - sc in 1st sc, 4 sc in ch 4 space, sc in next 2 sts, 4 sc in ch 4 space, sc in next sc, ch 1, (13)
Row 4 - sl st up the side of the mask to row 1, ch 26, turn
Row 5 - sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each chain across, join with sl st to mask, sl st across the top of row 1 to opposite corner, ch 26, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, and in each chain across, sl st back to mask, fasten off and weave in ends.
Larger mask for 1+ years
Row 3 - sc in 1st sc, 5 sc in ch 5 space, sc in next 2 sts, 5 sc in ch 5 space, sc in next sc, ch 1, (13)
Row 4 - sl st up the side of the mask to row 1, ch 32, turn
Row 5 - sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each chain across, join with sl st to mask, sl st across the top of row 1 to opposite corner, ch 32, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, and in each chain across, sl st back to mask, fasten off and weave in ends.
Cape: 0-3 months
(N- Hook- double strands of worsted - color of choice
Measures 11 inches long by 10 inches at its widest (along the bottom)
Working from the bottom to top of cape
Row 1 : Ch 20, dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and each ch across, ch 2, turn (18)
Row 2 -8 : dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (18)
Row 9 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts,
ch 2, turn (16)
Row 10 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts,
ch 2, turn (14)
Row 11 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts,
ch 1, do not turn (12)
Edging and Ties :
*Sc around the cape to the the opposite side of row 11 (be sure to work 2 sc in the corners on Row 1.
*When you reach the opposite corner of row 11 sc 1 time, ch 20, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, sc in same st of row 11 corner,
*Sc across to top of row 11 to opposite corner, working only 1 sc in that corner, ch 20, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, sc in same st of row 11 corner,
*Join with a sl st to 1st sc of edging (fasten off and weave in ends)
Cape: 3-6 months
Same as 0-3 month pattern but repeat Row 2 two more times to add extra length.
Cape: 6-12 months
(N- Hook- double strands of worsted - color of choice
Measures 13 inches longs by 12 inches at its widest (along the bottom)
Row 1 : Ch 24, dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and each ch across, ch 2, turn (22)
Row 2 -11 : dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (22)
Row 12 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts,
ch 2, turn (20)
Row 13 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts,
ch 1, do not turn (18)
Edging and Ties :
*Sc around the cape to the the opposite side of row 13 (be sure to work 2 sc in the corners on Row 1.
*When you reach the opposite corner of row 13 sc 1 time, ch 28, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, sc in same st of row 13 corner,
*Sc across to top of row 13 to opposite corner, working only 1 sc in that corner, ch 28, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, sc in same st of row 13 corner,
*Join with a sl st to 1st sc of edging (fasten off and weave in ends)
Cape: 1-5+ years
(N- Hook- double strands of worsted - color of choice
Measures 16 inches long by 14 inches at its widest (along the bottom)
Row 1 : Ch 34, dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and each ch across, ch 2, turn (32)
Row 2 -7 : dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (32)
Row 8 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts,
ch 2, turn (30)
Row 9 -10 : dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (30)
Row 11 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts,
ch 2, turn (28)
Row 12 : dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (28)
Row 13 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts,
ch 2, turn (26)
Row 14 : dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (26)
Row 15 : dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc dec over the last 2 sts,
ch 2, turn (24)
Row 16 : dc in each st across, ch 1, do not turn (24)
Edging and Ties :
*Sc around the cape to the the opposite side of row 16 (be sure to work 2 sc in the corners on Row 1.
*When you reach the opposite corner of row 16 sc 1 time, ch 31, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, sc in same st of row 16 corner,
*Sc across to top of row 16 to opposite corner, working only 1 sc in that corner, ch 31, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch, sc in same st of row 16 corner,
*Join with a sl st to 1st sc of edging (fasten off and weave in ends)
If you need help with the pattern or questions at anytime please feel free to contact me and I’ll get in touch with you with in 24-48 hrs. I hope you love this pattern as much as I loved designing and making it! Enjoy
Please remember that there may be a slight variance in sizing due to different tensions of each individual and materials used.
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