Rhombus Lamina Free Cape Knitting Pattern by Asimina Saranti.
Skill Level: Easy
“One of my favorite processes is playing with color and with variegated yarns. Having some at hand, I sought to create a shape that would highlight the yarn’s fabulous colors.
The result is a rhombus, a versatile shape that can be used in various ways. With a few buttons attached, it is transformed to a cape. Without the buttons, it can be used as a lap blanket or throw. The same shape worked in fingering or laceweight yarn can produce an elegant wrap. To make it a bit more fun and help the shape keep its drape, a pair of stuffed crochet balls can be added to one (or every) edge. I have opted to avoid pom-poms, as they get destroyed easily, and because crochet balls are not just durable, they also highlight the yarn’s color changes.
Because the main effect is created with the use of intarsia and simple increases-decreases, it is easy to substitute with solid colored yarns for a more color-block effect.”
