Wintertime Caplet: A New Design: updated with more pictures 12/10/08

[Katchkan]

Everyonce in a while I get an inspiration that would work up best in yarn. So I dusted off my larger hooks for this creation. I wanted a caplet that would stay up on my shoulders and keep me warm while I sit and crochet, but one that gives me lots of freedom of arm movement. Not to mention something that looks nice too.
This is what I came up with. I used caron one pounders except for the burgandy, I did it with my G/ 4.0mm hook. It measures 20 inches from the neck down to the tip of the points.
I also wasn't sure whether to add the tassels or not so I took pictures before I added them and after. Would love to hear which way you like it best.
So without further a do here is my caplet.
Without tassels
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/th_CapeN2.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/CapeN2.jpg)http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/th_CapeN1.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/CapeN1.jpg)http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/th_CapeN.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/CapeN.jpg)
With tassels
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/th_CapeT.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/CapeT.jpg)http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/th_CapeT3.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/CapeT3.jpg)http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/th_CapeT2.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/CapeT2.jpg)http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/th_CapeT1.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/CapeT1.jpg)
So what do you think of my dabbling in yarn?
I did put tassels on her's, but added a note that is she desired she could remove them. Just figured it she did desire them it would be best to include them in the correct yarn.
Here is the one of my daughter
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/th_WinterdreamsCapletKK.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/WinterdreamsCapletKK.jpg)
Here is mine from up above. I have been using it in the evenings while I crochet and really like it.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/th_WinterdreamsCapletKa.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/WinterdreamsCapletKa.jpg)

[Julexia]

Your caplet is fabulous! Very striking! :cheer

[JesseCat]

Your capelet is so fantastic. It is the best creation I have seen in a long time. Brilliant....Kudos.
I obviously can not say enough about it.
Will look forward to the pattern...it is a winner:cheer:cheer:manyheart

[Gardener]

I like the capelet a lot. It's cute and functional. I like it best without the tassels, but I like both versions.

[froggy]

Your capelet is beautiful! With looking at both capelets with and without tassels, I like it much better without.

[tonyal]

I really like the pattern. I definately like it better without the tassels.If your using it while crocheting won't the tassels get in the way?

[alwayscrafting]

Absolutely gorgeous! I will be waiting for the pattern.

[Knit Happens]

let me write it out loud, that I'm jealous of your talent! :)

[allieliz]

:clapVery pretty! The color combination is perfect for the winter. I prefer the version without tassels.

[Pumpkinmouse]

Very Well done Kathy I also would like it with out the tassles great job :hook

[Startigerlily]

I think your design is beautiful! As for the tassel issue, I actually love it with the tassels. Either way though it's a winner. :D

[rascalsmom]

That is very, very pretty, Kathy! I think I prefer it without the tassels, it's less "fussy" that way. Very nice!!

[Granny Square]

Oh my, that's beautiful! And just the thing to keep your shoulders warm when a sweater is 'too much'. I vote no tassles also, for looks as well as functionality. :clap

[CrochetinMama]

AWESOME JOB..I too like it without the tassels..

[Ldyjarhead]

I have one word for it


WOW!

[Kbear]

Very Pretty!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like it better without.

Great Job!!!!!!!!!!

[Selune]

Very, very pretty. I like it with the tassels on; it accents the peaks.

[onfire4Jesus]

beautiful. simply beautiful.

[Krakovianka]

Kathy--what an unusual design! I like the way the tassels *look*--they soften the rather sharp points, I think. But for functionality, I think they'd be in the way, so if I were making a capelet like this, I wouldn't put them on.

Hope I'm not being offensive to say that, with a little adaptation, it looks like it could be made up as a pretty tree skirt, too.

[misssmaggie]

Very nice !!! Thanks for sharing !!!

[specialK]

I just love this! It is lovely and kind of old fashioned! But I love old-fashioned! It reminds me of the books I've been reading set in 17th century England. I love it with the tassels
Karla

[Shelleden]

I love it! Great job! :cheer:clap:yay

[LaVonneK]

I like the tassels, I think you should write it up with the tassels as an add on if someone wants the tassels. That way you can make it with or without.

[hhensler]

I think you should dabble more often! I can think of many design elements in your doilies that I would like to see in shawls...

[threadlover]

WOW You do great things with yarn too. I like it without the tassles. It is a very nice looking, warm and cozy caplet.

Marcia

[ZoeZoesmom]

Wow! That is fantastic! Your talent is just amazing!

[Katchkan]

Thank you everyone for your nice comments. It was a fun piece to make once I go used to working with yarn again. Always takes me a bit when I change back and forth. Kathy--what an unusual design! I like the way the tassels *look*--they soften the rather sharp points, I think. But for functionality, I think they'd be in the way, so if I were making a capelet like this, I wouldn't put them on.

Hope I'm not being offensive to say that, with a little adaptation, it looks like it could be made up as a pretty tree skirt, too. No it doesn't bother me in the least. DH made the same comment when I had it laid out on the floor checking my progress and testing out design elements.

[sandra2469]

I love it! I don't care for tassles, so having the option to leave them off would be my choice.

[Momcrochets]

Elegant! I'd say your "yarn dabbling" is a huge success!

[cher49]

that turned out so pretty

[MrsD]

You call that "dabbling"? Looks more like very professional designing to me. What a great piece -- absolutely stunning!

[beth_in_indy]

Kathy, truly beautiful and unique. It is lovely both ways, but I like the tassels best :-) Beth

[Crafty Gardener]

It is a lovely capelet. Well done.

[rshseaeagle]

Oh Kathy, It's stunning. See everytime I think you can't come up with anything more to make me go WOW you Do. :hug Obviously your talent extends way beyond thread and your dabbling in yarn is equal to your "dabbling" in thread! :)

I Love the design, I usually do not like shawls, capelets, etc. with holes in them because I don't think they would be very warm however, your design not only looks like it would be very warm but is very pretty also. The addition of the center section is just fantastic.

My personal preference would be no tassles, IMHO they would end up getting tangly and I know my Golden Retrievers would love them :lol.

Definately a Keeper as usual,
TLOL,
Toni

[Gran]

Your dabbling is beautiful. I like both versions. The tassels make it jauntier.

[JoBug]

Oh Kathy, it is sooooooooo vintage looking, I ADORE it!!! You may dabble in yarn anytime, as long as you make the patterns available to us.

[DebbyinLV]

I think it's beautiful!! You did a fantastic job on it! I love capelets and yours
is fantastic! I like it best without the tassels and hope you'll share the pattern
with us!

[craftyone]

Your caplet is absolutely beautiful! I love your designs even though I don't do too much thread crochet myself- I find it too time consuming. As for the tassells ; I'd leave it up to the individuals choice, but I would make them shorter

[Sylviaf]

I really like it and think I prefer it without tassels, although it is very nice both ways. Your talent for design astounds me!

[goldenj32w2]

Verrrrrry pretty, and looks warm too! Another great design!

[ScoobyDoo0811]

:cheer:clap:yay Very nice!!! Another great design!!! You did an excellent job. I like it better without the tassels.

[Katchkan]

I finished the Wintersdream caplet for my daughters Christmas present. I really like the color scheme I used for her's, Thought I would share a picture of it with all of you. I also got a overhead shot of mine.

I did put tassels on her's, but added a note that is she desired she could remove them. Just figured it she did desire them it would be best to include them in the correct yarn.
Here is the one of my daughter
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/th_WinterdreamsCapletKK.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/WinterdreamsCapletKK.jpg)
Here is mine from up above. I have been using it in the evenings while I crochet and really like it.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/th_WinterdreamsCapletKa.jpg (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/Katchkan/shawls/WinterdreamsCapletKa.jpg)

[Lisaizme]

Very nice. Regarding the tassels, I would think for practicality I'd leave them off. But for an old-fashioned Vintage look.. they are the cats meow!! :)

If I was writing the pattern, I'd include the tassels as an optional step.

[ropergirl3]

wow...so pretty!

[JesseCat]

Can not wait to see the pattern. It is a work of art. Appreciate your willing to share it with us.:manyheart:manyheart:manyheart:manyheart

[sunflowermom1972]

That is soooooo pretty!!!

[darajo]

I haven't heard anything more of the pattern. Will it be available for sale or do you need testers for it? Amazing is the word for it!

[benthyrdeeders]

Stunning!

[JennyBunny]

Oh, please let us know when the pattern is available - I'd love to make a couple of those, at least one for me!

[rshseaeagle]

Kathy,
It is stunning as all your work is. The overhead shot of yours instantly brought to mind a suggestion. With some color changes and possibly a tiny bit of modification you would have an absolutely phenomenal tree skirt.

I love both of them and am looking forward to the patterns becoming available.

TLOL,
Toni :manyheart

[Carousel]

This is just beautiful!

[hooklady]

Kathy...if you are taking names for people who want to buy the pattern... add mine to it. I have been looking for a pattern for a cape for a friend who is a docent for the local historical society and this would be perfect.

You are an amzing talent.


:cheer

[dobermama]

Breathtaking! WOW! I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!

[Tampa Doll]

They are both very beautiful. I do love the colors in the second one, but blue is my favorite.:hook

[kidget29]

Exquisite!! I love love it. I to like the "vintage ambiance" I would very much be interested in purchasing this pattern.

That is so beautiful Congratulations!

:hug

[Faluche]

truly a beautiful piece of work :yes
thanks for sharing :cheer

[melody]

Hi
I just LOVE this pattern,,I too sit by a window and this shawl would be ideal for me while I crochet and knit,,
I am disabled so it sure would bring warmth to my shoulders and still let me work..

Will you be posting the pattern either for free or sale?:cheer
I hope so
Shirley:hug

[meganb]

Kathy after testing it for you, and knowing how the finished product lays and looks in person, I have to say I like it without the tassles. Although, my husband thinks I should add the tassles. ;) so it's all opion of the person recieving it, I would think.

[RitaK]

Oh, Kathy! :yay Once more, I'm overwhelmed by your talent! Only now, you've added to a big problem I have. So many of your projects are so beautiful that when I decide to order a pattern from you, I can't decide which one to get. I do have a suggestio about the tassles, but I don't know if it's possible. Sometimes I'm in a tassely mood and sometimes I'm not. I'd love tassels that you could take on and off. Anyway, add me to the list of people who will buy your pattern when it's available. It's so exciting to know someone with such talent. :clap
Rita K. (Dayton, OH)

[quiet dissident]

Gorgeous vintage look. It's rich enough in color and texture that the tassels are almost too much, but that's just me.

[LondonLaura]

I really like this, I always prefer capes/ponchos that are shaped a bit. It seems to allow easier arm movement. My preference would be for without tassels because I'm clumsy and they would get in my way! I love the idea of removable tassels though.

[Marty53]

That is just lovely!

[Jain]

Beautiful! :applause

[Katchkan]

Thank you everyone. Your wonderful comments always are so encouraging.
Well for all of you that have expressed interest in this design I have just released it as part of my celebration of remaking my Website. You can find more information here (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=94623) .