Playing Hooky!

A chance comment, a fortuitous find, and a moment of inspiration led to the creation of <i>Hooky!</i> You can read the story behind the design — and how a little creative playing hooky led me here — on the [Of Larks and Linnets and Flying Fingers](https://letissierdesigns96822434.wordpress.com/?p=4601) blog. **Playing Hooky!** is a one-piece knitted cape worked bottom up in gloriously chunky **Malabrigo Rasta**, designed to wrap an advanced beginner in lush, fast-knit luxury from cast-on to bind-off. At just 8 stitches per 4 inches in **garter stitch**, this cape grows quickly on US 11 needles and rewards makers who want a polished, dramatic FO without a mountain of hours. Construction and Technique -------------------------- • Knit **flat in one piece**, bottom up, with no seaming required • **Double-breasted front fastening** for a structured, fashion-forward silhouette • Lace detailing woven into an otherwise approachable garter stitch body • Sized as **one size** with additional fit guidance in the Notes; suitable for teens through adults and designed to wear unisex • Full **written instructions** supported by a **schematic** and **chart** for the lace section Materials --------- • **Yarn:** Malabrigo Rasta, super bulky merino wool • **Yardage:** 240-270 yards (approximately 1-2 skeins depending on colorway and dye lot) • **Needles:** US 11 (8 mm) • **Gauge:** 8 sts / 4 in in garter stitch (gauge is important for drape and finished length) Sizing ------ • One size as written, with additional sizing notes included in the pattern • Designed as a drape-friendly, adaptable silhouette for teens and adults • Finished measurements provided in the schematic What's Included --------------- • Full written row-by-row instructions in English • Lace chart for the decorative section • Schematic with finished measurements • Designer notes on sizing and fit adjustments This cape is a confident next step for an advanced beginner ready to move beyond the basics: a little lace, a smart construction, and a yarn that makes every stitch feel like a treat. Knit one to keep, knit one to gift. Cast on and call it a personal day.