Horned Hooded Crochet Cape Pattern PDF, Gothic Fantasy Cloak Pattern PDF

Create a dramatic rust and ivory horned hooded crochet cape with this detailed intermediate PDF crochet pattern for adult sizes M-2X. This is an instant digital download only. No finished cape, yarn, hooks, or physical materials will be shipped.

This step-by-step crochet pattern will guide you through making a long, flowing fantasy cape featuring a deep hood, sculpted crochet horns, an ivory floral shoulder band, raised ivory leaf motifs, an open front, decorative clasps, and round crochet ball ties.

The burnt orange and warm ivory color combination gives the cape a woodland, gothic, bohemian, and fantasy-inspired appearance. You may also create the cape in your own preferred colors while following the same yarn weight and gauge.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

One 28-page PDF crochet pattern

Written in English

Standard US crochet terminology

Step-by-step written instructions

Photo reference guide

Floral colorwork placement chart

Raised leaf motif placement chart

Materials and yarn yardage list

Gauge and abbreviation guide

Finished garment measurements

Hood construction instructions

Crochet horn instructions

Front edging and lower border instructions

Tie cord and crochet ball instructions

Decorative clasp placement

Blocking and finishing checklist

FINISHED DESIGN

The completed cape features:

Long open-front cape construction

Wide flowing lower hem

Deep oversized crochet hood

Two curved crochet horns

Burnt orange main body

Warm ivory floral shoulder band

Raised ivory leaf and vine texture

Ivory front tie cord

Two stuffed round crochet balls

Decorative neckline clasps

Optional arm slit instructions

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

You should be comfortable with:

Chain stitches

Single crochet

Double crochet

Front post double crochet

Back post double crochet

Color changes

Increasing and shaping

Working in continuous rounds

Seaming

Light stuffing

Reading written crochet instructions

FINISHED SIZE

Designed for an easy-fit adult garment approximately fitting sizes Medium to 2X.

Approximate finished measurements:

Cape length: 39-42 inches / 99-107 cm

Lower edge width: 62-68 inches / 157-173 cm

Neckline width: 22-24 inches / 56-61 cm

Hood height: 14-15 inches / 36-38 cm

Hood depth: 12-14 inches / 30-36 cm

Horn height: 4.5-5.5 inches / 11-14 cm

Crochet ball size: 2-2.5 inches / 5-6 cm

Instructions are included for making the cape shorter or longer by changing the number of complete leaf-pattern repeats.

YARN REQUIREMENTS

Use medium weight number 4 yarn with a soft matte finish.

Suitable yarn options include:

Acrylic yarn

Anti-pilling acrylic

Wool-acrylic blend

Soft worsted yarn

Cotton-acrylic blend

Estimated yardage:

Burnt orange: 2,200-2,600 yards

Ivory or warm cream: 1,100-1,400 yards

Total: approximately 3,300-4,000 yards

Add approximately 300-500 extra yards when making an extra-long cape or when working with a dense gauge.

HOOK SIZES

Main cape: 5.5 mm crochet hook

Horns and crochet balls: 5.0 mm crochet hook

Edging: 4.5-5.0 mm crochet hook

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

Yarn needle

Scissors

Stitch markers

Measuring tape

Polyester fiberfill

Two decorative clasps or buttons

Strong matching thread

Sewing needle

Blocking pins, optional

GAUGE

14 double crochet stitches x 8 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm using a 5.5 mm crochet hook.

Making a gauge swatch before starting is strongly recommended.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD INFORMATION

This listing is for a digital crochet pattern only.

You will not receive:

A finished cape

Yarn

Crochet hooks

Clasps

Physical supplies

A printed pattern

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Colors may appear slightly different depending on your screen settings, yarn brand, dye lot, lighting, and personal crochet tension.

Because this is a digital product, returns, exchanges, and cancellations are not accepted after the file has been downloaded. Please contact the shop if you experience a problem accessing your pattern.

The PDF pattern may not be copied, shared, resold, redistributed, uploaded to another website, or claimed as another person’s work.