Have you noticed that many celebrities appear both on the red carpet and on walks to the store in dresses that complement the wrap on the shoulders? Previously, such an accessory was part of mainly evening toilets, but today it is becoming more universal and finds its application in everyday life. The mass of options - from everyday to glamorous. A luxurious lace wrap on the shoulders will become an ornament of a laconic outfit, and knitted with needles or crochet will give a fashionable layering to an everyday look.
In any season
Cape on the shoulders will always come in handy in your wardrobe. In the summer, choose airy fishnet patterns to protect your skin from the scorching sun or take a thin knitted version to keep you warm in a cool evening. Or dress a little thing like celebrities - with lots of sequins to sparkle at parties.
And options for cooler weather will warm your shoulders and neck, combine them with long-sleeved T-shirts, thin jumpers. Large viscous items can even be worn over jackets and coats.
Secrets of a flawless look
- Combine an interesting cape with a white T-shirt and jeans to look expressive, but reserved. Or wear a loose long tee shirt with boyfriend jeans for a relaxed, laid-back look.
- For a club party, choose a black cloak, a tight-fitting T-shirt, and cropped jeans. Add a black belt and stilettos.
- Combine fabrics of different textures.
Fur Shawl Cape
This is the element of the wardrobe that is combined with sophisticated dresses and jeans.
Today, fashionable chronicles, for ethical reasons, prefer faux fur. In addition, it is much cheaper than natural, which means it is available to everyone.
The snow-white shawl with short fur has long been an integral attribute of the bride’s outfit in the cool season. After all, how else to combine comfort, elegance and luxury in one thing.
At the same time, models with long fur of gray or light brown color are useful for every day. It is better to combine them with shabby tight jeans and a dark turtleneck, which will contrast favorably with the cape. Choose flat boots. So you can easily create the image of a modern Amazon, which not only looks attractive, but is convenient and practical for everyday wear.
Crochet Shoulder Cape
Whatever the level of your knitting skills, you can make yourself this fashion accessory.
For example, in this cloak only simple methods of working with a hook are used, and nothing needs to be sewn to complete.
The photo shows a simple yarn of a neutral shade that goes well with a regular t-shirt. If you choose a thread with lurex or sequins, then the crochet cloak on the shoulders will fit the evening dress.
You can change the yarn and the size of the cape itself, depending on your preferences and parameters. This model suggests that it only slightly covers the chest. Therefore, in order to determine the ideal length of the lower edge for yourself, ask someone to measure the circumference of the chest with hands pressed to the body, and subtract 50 cm from the received number. The size of the finished product in the proposed description is 60x33x71 cm (M).
This work is done by hook No. 5.5. Two patterns are used:
- Shell: 2 double crochet stitches (hereinafter referred to as st.s / n), 1 air loop (hereinafter referred to as st.p.) and two sts.
- Checkmark: st.s / n, 3 vp, st.s / n. Also performed in a single loop base.
Description of the project in steps
- Dial a chain of 60 vp
- Skip one loop and knit in half stitches.
- 3 vp (It is considered as 1 st.s.s.), * 1p. skip the basics, checkmark pattern *, repeat from * to * 27 times; skip one loop, st.s. Please note that the ranks of the main part always end with st.s / n.
- 3 vp and further the “shell” pattern in the middle of each “checkmark”, st.s / n.
- 3 vp “tick” pattern in an air loop in the middle of each “Shell”, st.s / n.
- Repeat steps 4 and 5 seven times. The last row is the same as step 4. Do not cut the thread.
- Now we are binding. 1 vp and on the edges of each row, make 2 single crochet (st. b / n). Then * st. B / n in the first row, a chain of 41 p., Insert the hook into the second loop from it, knit the entire chain of st. B / n., Securing its end to the first row of the cape using st. B / n * . One tie is ready.
- Now knit the first row with a mesh pattern: 1 vp, skip the loop of the base, in the next - st.b / n. etc. to end.
- Repeat from * to * (step No. 7) to make the second tie and tie the edges of the rows. Bottom processing is not necessary.
- Thread and the job is ready.
Nice and comfortable
Knitting on the shoulders with knitting needles is the perfect solution if you want to feel warm and look stylish. This model is very versatile. Depending on the yarn, it will be appropriate in both winter and summer.
The work was done on circular knitting needles of size 10.
To get started, dial 413 loops. Then:
- Row 1: 1 front loop (hereinafter - l.p.), * 2l.p., Move the first loop over the second on the right knitting needle *. Repeat the part marked with asterisks to the end.
- Row 2: 1 wrong loop (hereinafter referred to as iz.p.), and then knit all loops in pairs of izn.p. This results in a dense inlay around the neckline.
- Row 3: hp
- Row 4: out.
- Repeat row 3-4 to 30 rows.
- Row 31: 1 hp, 2 liters n. together, and so on to the end. This decrease will cause the canvas to shrink, due to which ruffles are formed.
- Row 32-35: hp
- Close the loops, hide the ends of the thread. Wear a brooch or a beautiful clasp.