1950s Mohair Cape Stole Knitting Pattern – Bust 36–38

This 1956 knitting pattern is for a soft mohair cape or stole, worked in stocking stitch with two strands of yarn held together throughout.

The original yarn was Fleisher’s Supra Mohair, a bulky 12-ply (approximately 7 wpi) yarn, knitted on US size 13 (9 mm) needles. The combination of large needles and doubled yarn creates the light, textured finish shown in the original design.

The construction is straightforward and worked mainly in stocking stitch, making this a relatively simple vintage project if you are comfortable working with mohair and two strands of yarn together.

The stated tension is 5 stitches and 7 rows to 2 inches.

The pattern is sized for a 36–38 inch bust (original size 14–16).

To fit bust: 36–38 inches.

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