Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit, either. ~Elizabeth Zimmerman
07 November 2010
Elementary Dear Watson-A Great CAPE-r!
The new BBC/Masterpiece series Sherlock is a Veddy 21st century rendition of the famous sleuth and his sidekick Dr. Watson and there is not a cape, cloak, or pipe in view. Yet, the thought of Sherlock Holmes will always muster up a foggy night, a horse drawn carriage and a good CAPE-r!
Though I do not have the stature to carry off most capes I have always loved the look-could be because one of my fashion design heroines is the great Bonnie Cashin who brought the cape and cloak to icon status along with her signature toggles and Coach bags.
Capes, Cloaks and Capelets are in every collection this year for day, weekend, evening...the perfect accent for any time of day. Many are reminiscent of the great Bonnie Cashin with classic styling while others are all about the drama! The definition of a cape can range from a full buttoned or single button cloak/wrap to a shoulder shrug...some have a deep dolman some of have peek holes or deep slits for hands and some are just a grand rectangle that wraps you up. Of course I have my eye on the Knitwear styles in Capes---
(Assos, Pringle of Scotland, Chanel, Chloe)
I am ready to be enveloped in any of these...
(BerrocoCamus, Rowan, MadelineTosh Creature Comfort Rowan Studio)
Here is more Inspiration to get you knitting a Good CAPE-r! Run for the needles!!
Yumiko Alexander Stonehenge , Jennie Atkinson
Patons, The Stitch Poet Undertow
Berniolie, Calista Yoo
Eline Oftedal for Vogue Knitting, Sarah Hatton for Rowan
Vogue Knitting, Michele Rose Orne
Kirsten Hipsky, Kristen TenDyke
Berroco Wisteria, Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton for Vogue Knitting
Wendy Bernard City Cape , Katie Harmon Jackie O Wrap
Sweaterbabe, Faith Hale for Vogue Knitting
Istex Lopi, Urban Troubador
Woodland Hoodlet, Tiny Owl Knits