An Irish Cape for my mother-in-law for Christmas--DONE!

[Mara295]

Hi all, I finally finished this sucker (it took me a month and a half) and it's good to go to the mom-in-law. It hangs a bit stiff at the moment, and I'm expecting it'll loosen up once it's washed and laid out to dry. The neckline also looks a bit off because I have yet to sew the toggle on to close it (I'm making it out of FIMO to match--that's the next project).

 

I used this pattern: http://www.freepatterns.com/fp_pdfs/Other/Crochet/Irish_Cape_Scarf.pdf

 

I'm not going to make the scarf that goes with it, but it was a fairly simple pattern to follow. I did end up cutting a pile of rows from the back otherwise it would have been gigantic. I'm guessing my tension is a lot looser than that of the model. The finished product is quite heavy (about 20 lbs) and thick, it's going to be a good warm sweater for those winter runs to the outhouse at the lake

 

Anyhow, here it is:

 

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Mara295/cape5.jpg

 

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Mara295/cape4.jpg

 

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Mara295/cape3.jpg

 

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Mara295/cape2.jpg

 

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/Mara295/cape1.jpg

 

Hope you all enjoy!

 

--Mish

[EZLIVIN]

Very nice....like wearing a cozy comfy afghan:h5

[emeraldmoon]

I have had that pattern saved for over 3 yrs now.. Still havent made it.. LOOKS GOOD

[faithpa76]

Looks nice! What kind of yarn did you use?

[justwantacraft]

It"s beautifull she will love it you did nice job:clap

[Mara295]

I used Bernat Super Value, 4 ply worsted with "Improved Softness". It took about 6 1/2 8 oz balls.

[dennymare]

It looks great:cheer She will love it I'm sure.

 

Mary

[mariyel]

Very nice!

[EricaB]

Looks nice... great job!

[PaganBaby69]

Hi, Oh my Goodness!!! An Outhouse!!! Your cape is beautiful!

 

 

PaganBaby69

[tezen]

wow I LOVE it... Hmmm wonder if iI can get one done by christmas... lol

[smokeyp81]

Wow! That's nice....I'm sure she'll love it.....Outhouse?????

[airmedh]

I love it!!! I have been tempted by this pattern many, many times. You did a fabulous job!

[Linda]

Looks great!! I too have the pattern saved; should have made one up when we were out west. It would have been good for those cold WY winters...

[kariholtz]

OooooOOOo!!!!!

Pretty! Been wanting to make that myself!

 

Great work!

[yarncat]

Gorgeous cape,Mish!

[smyz64]

I love it. Have never seen it. Thanks for sharing.

[mamaoso]

Very pretty..

[quirkyvirgo]

What a lucky MIL!! That is beautiful.

[Mara295]

Outhouse, yep! The in-laws own a cabin in Southern Ontario on a lake, and they go there year 'round. There isn't any indoor plumbing as there is no running water and nowhere to vent the sewage that isn't into the lake. So, they have a very nice outhouse (as does all of their neighbors). In the winter, I thought this cape would keep her warm enough for the run from door to door.

[marymac]

Mish, that's beautiful, thank you for the pattern link, too

[auntbubbels]

it looks like you spent alot of time on it - she will love it

[kusine]

Wow! No one could be cold wearing that! Fantastic job.

[hook_and_hype]

That's great!

As soon as I`m a little bit more advancend (and overcome that ridiculous poncho obsession) I'll have to crochet this one, too!

Thank you for the link!

 

Jomo