Cozy Crochet Cape Pattern – The Forest Tales

So, I’ve been working on this cozy crochet cape pattern, and I’m pretty excited about it. I’m calling it “Forest Tales” – cute, right?

It’s perfect for the time of year when you’re not sure if you need a jacket. You know those days when the weather can’t make up its mind?

Anyway, it’s sort of a poncho style, but with a bit more flair. I was inspired by a trip to Scandinavia a few years back and the gorgeous color of the green yarn. There’s something so magical about the forest as it gets ready for winter, you know? I tried to capture that feeling in the pattern.

It’s super cozy – like wearing a warm hug. I’ve been throwing it on over everything from t-shirts to sweaters. It’s great for those chilly morning dog walks or when you’re just lounging around the house with a cup of tea.

Take a look at all the different colors. What do you think?

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let’s talk about styling that Cozy Crochet Cape / Poncho:

So, you’ve made your cozy cape – now what? Trust me, this thing is way more versatile than you might think.

I’ve been throwing mine on over pretty much everything. Jeans and a tee? Boom, instant boho chic. Dress and boots? Hello, Autumn Romance. I even wore it over my pajamas for a quick coffee run (don’t judge).

The key is to play with layers.

Try a turtleneck underneath for extra snug vibes, or go for a flowy blouse if you’re feeling fancy.

And don’t forget accessories! A long necklace or a chunky scarf can really amp up the look.

Oh, and belting it at the waist? Game changer for shape.

What’s your go-to outfit with a cape? I’m always looking for new ideas to switch it up!

You will find instructions in the free pattern below ⬇️

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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making the Forest Tales Cape / Poncho

Materials

Cascade Yarns Pacific  40% Merino wool / 60% Acrylic, 100g; 195m (213 yds), used 150gr, 213 yards ( 300 yards) Worsted / Medium weight

Find substitutions HERE or any weight #5 yarn

You can work this pattern with any yarn weight and hook size, it will change the measurements.

Or any weight #4 yarn

Hook: US Size (5 mm) 

Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Gauge

• 14 st X 7 rounds DC st [4” X 4”]

Sizes

• One size women 
• 14” , 35 cm- tall 
• 24” inch / 61 cm Circumference 

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• St = Stitch
• Dc = Double Crochet
• Hdc = Half Double Crochet
• Yo = Yarn over
• INC = Increase round
• Slst = Slip stitch

Specialty Stitches

V -st : [dc+ ch1+dc in same st, sk 2, repeat] 

Lacy Picot st: [Ch 6,slst in 3rd ch from top down, ch3, sk 3 st, sc 1 in 4th st] 

Notes

• This pattern is written in US terminology
• This pattern is worked in rounds
• Ch 3 does count as st at the beginning of each round
• Ch1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch

Instructions

Starting chain (  you will need multiples of 3 for the pattern)

Ch 81– lay the chain flat and sl to 1st ch to form a round

Round 1: Ch1, sc 1 in 1st ch from hook, sc 1 in next ch and around in every ch, slst to 1st st to close the round (81) 

Round 2: Ch1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next st and around in every st, slst to 1st st to close the round (81) 

Round 3: Ch 3 (does count as a st, here and throughout), skip 2 st,  V st ( dc in next st, ch 1, dc 1 in same st) , *[skip 2 st, V st ]* repeat from *to* all the way around , finish with dc+ch1,sl st to 1st dc – 81 st

You should have 27 V stitches around

Round 4: Inc Round : Ch 3 (does count as a st, here and throughout),*[dc in next st, dc 2 in ch space from v- st in prev round, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in ch space, dc1 in next st]*  repeat from * to * around to end of round, sl st to 1st dc – increasing in every other V st as shown in photo

Work with this sketch

Let’s continue

Round 5: Ch 3 (does count as a st, here and throughout), sk 2,  V st ( sk2, dc in next st, ch 1, dc 1 in same st) all the way around , slst to 1st dc. 

Round 6: Inc Ch 3 (does count as a st, here and throughout),*[dc in next st, dc 2 in ch space from v- st in prev round, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in ch space, dc1 in next st]* and repeat all the way around to end of round, sl st to 1st dc — increasing in every other V st

Round 7: Ch 3 (does count as a st, here and throughout), skip 2,  V st ( skip 2, dc in next st, ch 1, dc 1 in same st) all the way around , slst to 1st dc. 

Round 8: Inc Ch 3 (does count as a st, here and throughout),*[dc in next st, dc 2 in ch space from v- st in prev round, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in ch space, dc1 in next st]* and repeat  all the way around to end of round, sl st to 1st dc –increasing in every other V st

Round 9: Ch 3 (does count as a st, here and throughout), sk 2,  V st ( sk2, dc in next st, ch 1, dc 1 in same st) all the way around , slst to 1st dc –

Round 10: Inc Ch 3 (does count as a st, here and throughout),*[dc in next st, dc 2 in ch space from v- st in prev round, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in ch space, dc1 in next st]* and repeat  all the way around to end of round, sl st to 1st dc –increasing in every other V st

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Here you can decide to continue and increase your Cape adding more repeats of rounds 3+4

If not we stop the increase now and work rounds without increasing.

Round 11-12:  Ch 3, dc in next st, dc in every st around to end of round.

Round 13: : Ch 3 ,dc in next  2st, ch 1, skip 1,*[ dc in next 3 st, ch 1,skip 1, dc in next 3 st]* repeat from *to*  and all the way around the end of round, slst to 1st dc!

Round 14: : Ch 5 (first 3 ch count as st, next 2 ch count as ch space), dc in ch space from prev round, *[ch 3, sk 3 , dc 1 in ch space from prev round]* repeat from *to*  to end of round ,finish with 1 dc , slst to 3rd ch.

Continue

 Round 15: : Ch 3 ,dc 2  in ch space, *[dc1 on top of dc from prev round, dc 3 in ch space]* repeat from *to*  to end of round ( this is a dc’s round

Round 16: : Ch 5 (first 3 ch count as st, next 2 ch count as ch space), dc in ch space from prev round, *[ch 3, sk 3 , dc 1 in ch space from prev round]* repeat from *to*  to end of round ,finish with 1 dc , slst to 3rd ch.

Round 17-21: Repeat rounds 15+16

If you wish to make this Cape/ Poncho longer- add more  repeats of rounds 15+16

Finishing

The Lacy Picot st around the edge

*[Ch 6, slst in 3rd ch from top, ch 3, sk3 st, sc 1 on top of dc from prev round]*,repeat from * to *  all the way around to the end of the round.

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