Cape from Project Runway. Would love to make this in crochet

[donnalynn2]

As much as I don't like Santino and am sooooo glad he didn't win I absolutely loved this piece from his collection last night. In the pic it's hard to see it correctly but I would love to make a crocheted piece of this item. What do you guys think? Could this be a trend?

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c343/donnalynn2/Other%20Pics/Cape.jpg

Click here (http://www.newyorkmetro.com/fashion/fashionshows/2006/fall/main/newyork/womenrunway/santinorice/#) to see another pic of this item. (It's the 7th pic from the left.)


It was actually more than a cape as it had like almost a tiny shirt underneath. I wish there was another pic that showed more of it at different angles. Anyway, like I said, it was much more than just a cape. I absolutely loved this and I could be wrong but I think we may see some things like this in fashion...

[eurolyons]

It's really cute...I could see this done up in the Lion Brand Suede yarn...or the velvet yarn they have...

[threeolivemartini]

all you would have to do is follow pretty much ANY capelet pattern out there and make it solid instead of lacy

[donnalynn2]

all you would have to do is follow pretty much ANY capelet pattern out there and make it solid instead of lacy

Well see, it's not just a cape. It's actually attached to a kind of vest/shirt. That's what I loved about it. Unfortunately the pic doesn't show it good but if you look closely you can see that the cape is a seperate but attached piece of a vest/shirt item below... I will have to look around and see if I can find any other pics...

[threeolivemartini]

i did see the show last night.. i realize its attached.. that isnt the hard part.. you make the capelet then sew it to what you want

[eyenowhour]

It's very nice. I could see this becoming a trend.

[Eugenie]

Well see, it's not just a cape. It's actually attached to a kind of vest/shirt. That's what I loved about it. Unfortunately the pic doesn't show it good but if you look closely you can see that the cape is a seperate but attached piece of a vest/shirt item below... I will have to look around and see if I can find any other pics...

Does it also have a narrow shawl collar? Didn't see the show but what I like about it from the photos is the way it sits on the shoulders and has a very open decolletage. This IS different from your typical capelet which tends to be tighter around the neckline or even tied at the neck.

I see Elizabeth's point that the neckline must be due to attaching it to the shirt below.

It is a cool design

[Shelleden]

That's very pretty, and I like the Chocolate Brown color (at least on my computer that's what it looks like). I do agree - capes are the next big trend. I love them. I like the way they stay on your shoulders better than a shawl, and you don't have to pull it over your head like a poncho. I've only designed three, but I plan to do more. I ordered a Newport News catalog for inspiration. I love the cream-colored cape in there (Thanks, to whoever posted the link to their site). I envisioned it with pearl beads worked in. If I can see a good picture of it, I can make it. Of course I'll tweak it to my own vision though. Here are a couple I made last year. I know the one you want is more solid, and not pointy though. Thanks Donnalyn for posting the pic. I'll check out the other pics, too. :hook I wish I was as skinny as she is!! :devil
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/Shelleden/ShelleVShawlback.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/Shelleden/ButterflyShawlback.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d51/Shelleden/ButterflyShawlfront.jpg
I don't understand why, but, although I shrunk these pics down to a smaller size, when I posted it went back to the big size. :think Oh well.... :shrug