This crochet Santa Paws Hooded Cape Pattern is a heartwarming experience, perfect for those looking to sprinkle a touch of holiday cheer into their crafting adventures. This pattern impresses with its charming design that transforms our furry friends into enchanting holiday companions. The vivid red and white yarn come together in a delightful display of crochet artistry, resulting in a cape that exudes the spirit of Santa Claus himself. Whether you're a crochet novice or a seasoned pro, this pattern promises not just the creation of an adorable piece but also an infusion of festive joy in every stitch."
Crochet Santa Paws Hooded Cape Pattern
Materials Needed for Crochet Santa Paws Hooded Cape
- Yarn:
- Contrast A: Cherry Red (0319) - 1 ball or 73 yds/67 m
- Contrast B: Soft White (0316) - 1 ball or 36.5 yds/33.5 m
- Crochet Hook: Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Other Tools:
- Susan Bates® yarn needle.
Abbreviations Used
- Approx: Approximately
- Beg: Beginning
- Ch: Chain(s)
- Dc: Double crochet
- Dc2tog: Double crochet 2 together
- Rem: Remaining
- Rep: Repeat
- Rnd(s): Round(s)
- RS: Right side
- Sc: Single crochet
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Tog: Together
- Yoh: Yarn over hook
Crochet Santa Paws Hooded Cape Pattern
- Skill Level: Medium
- Measurements: Hood is approximately 5½" [14 cm] at its deepest point x 5" [12.5 cm] tall.
- Gauge: 12 sc and 13 rows = 4” [10 cm].
Instructions
- Hood Creation:
- Start with Color A, chain 32.
- 1st row: (RS) 1 dc in the 3rd chain from hook. 1 dc in each chain to the end. Turn. (30 dc)
- 2nd row: Chain 2. Work 1 dc in the next 14 dc, then 2 dc in each of the next 2 dc. 1 dc in each remaining dc to the end. Turn. (32 dc)
- 3rd row: Chain 2. 1 dc in the next 15 dc, follow by 2 dc in each of the next 2 dc. Then, 1 dc in each dc to end. Turn. (34 dc)
- 4th and 5th rows: Chain 2. Work 1 dc in each dc to the end. Turn.
- 6th row: Chain 2. Work 1 dc in the next 13 dc, then dc2tog 4 times. 1 dc in each remaining dc to the end. Turn. (30 sts)
- 7th row: Chain 2. 1 dc in the next 13 sts, followed by dc2tog twice. Then, 1 dc in each st to the end. Turn. (28 sts)
- 8th row: Chain 2. 1 dc in the next 12 dc, then dc2tog twice. 1 dc in each dc to the end. Turn. (26 sts)
Note: Ch 2 at the beginning of rows does not count as dc. The first dc of the row is worked directly into the last dc of the previous row.
Completing the Hood
- 9th row: Chain 2. Work 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, then dc2tog twice. Work 1 dc in each remaining dc to the end of the row. Turn. (24 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold the top of the Hood, aligning the stitches of the last row. Use the long tail to sew the top of the Hood closed.
Starting the Cape
- With the right side (RS) facing, join color A with a slip stitch to the remaining loop of the foundation chain at the bottom left of the Hood.
- 1st row: Chain 2. Work 2 dc in the first chain, *1 dc in the next chain, 2 dc in the following chain. Repeat from * to the last chain. Work 1 dc in the last chain. Turn. (45 dc)
- 2nd row: Chain 2. Work 1 dc in each dc to the end of the row. Turn.
- 3rd row: Chain 2. *Work 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, then 2 dc in the following dc. Repeat from * to the end of the row. Do not turn. (60 dc)
Cape Edging
Front Edging
- With the RS facing, Chain 1. Working up the right front edge of the Hood, work 24 single crochet (sc) evenly to the top of the Hood (2 sc in the side of each row).
- Work 24 sc evenly down the left side.
- Join color B with a slip stitch to the first double crochet (dc) of the last row of the Cape.
Edging Pattern
- 1st round: With color B, skip the first stitch.
- *Work 5 dc into the next stitch, skip the next stitch, slip stitch into the following stitch, skip the next stitch.
- Repeat from * along the bottom of the Cape, up the right front edge, and down the left front edge. Join with a slip stitch to the last stitch. Fasten off.
Ties (Make 2)
- Make a Bobble by holding 2 strands of color B together, chain 4. [Yarn over hook (yoh) and draw up a long loop in the 4th chain from the hook (the same height as chain-3). Yoh and draw through 2 loops on the hook] 4 times. Yoh and draw through the remaining 5 loops on the hook. Chain 1. Slip stitch in the 4th chain from the hook (the same space as the Bobble just worked) to create the Bobble end.
- Chain 20. Fasten off leaving a long tail.
- Using the tail, attach each tie to the front edge of the Hood at the 1st row. Weave in the ends to finish.
This continuation of the crochet pattern adds the final touches to the Santa Paws Hooded Cape, ensuring it's both festive and functional for your furry friend.
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