Did I redeem myself? Re-crocheting a Victorian Pelerine (or cape)

The last time I tried this pattern, I ended up making a cape for a doll (or Nutella!) I had a bee in my bonnet since then, and I just couldn't let it go. So today, I am re-trying my hand at crocheting this 1870 Crochet Pelerine (or cape!).
Thank you again to ‪@justvintagecrochet‬ for picking this pattern for me!
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Engineering knits is a place for people who enjoy all kinds of vintage and antique crafts - from sewing to knitting, crochet to embroidery I like to try it all. I definitely have a preference for historical fibre crafts, and it is my dream to one day make an entire outfit from sheep to sweater. I hope you enjoy watching me and my favorite companion, Nutella, struggle through some fascinating projects!

[@bethtuten9378]

Just finished rereading the Anne of Green Gables series, and thought you'd appreciate this little gem. "Susan, unbowed by the culinary cares that were heaped upon her, stalked about, showing the ladies to the guest-room, serene in the knowledge that not one of them possessed an apron trimmed with crochet lace five inches deep made from Number One Hundred thread. Susan had captured first prize at the Charlottetown exhibition the week before with that lace." - excerpt from Anne of Ingleside (Anne of Green Gables, book 6), chapter 32; Susan is Anne's housekeeper, and the ladies in question are arriving for a quilting bee

[@poopug]

Are you going to write this up? Would love to make one for myself to use as a kind of bed jacket. or just run through the house pretending I'm a superhero.

[@Asvoria]

I would also like to make my own from your pattern.

[@luccacidade]

Same!

[@karinrosenthal4437]

For sure! It's gorgeous !

[@erikagholston6610]

I vote for superhero.😄

[@suewiley1422]

Yes, please. Love the pattern.

[@binglemarie42]

A burnt orange/rust gown would be gorgeous with this gorgeous project!

[@frida3025]

I agee! Very autumnal🍁

[@black4minister]

Absolutely! Maybe with an earthy brown trim.

[@AlittlePlush]

Ot would make you inot a beautiful pumpkin and im here for it

[@Skibbityboo0580]

I am a railroader that has been doing his best not to have a heat stroke today. I haven't the foggiest how to knit, or anything like that, so can someone please tell me why I am so excited to see this nice lady create things while basking in the AC in a hotel room?

[@SnowPheasant]

@Skibbityboo0580 This comment just made my day 😂

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

Because she is a pretty lady with lovely voice who makes knitting and crochet sound interesting. I have been following Engineering Knits for 2 years. And this week I bought myself some crochet needles and some yarn.

[@donnaparks5815]

Creating a pretty something from a twist of wool is just a little magical.

[@donnaparks5815]

Really turned out nicely!

[@c0ldlight1]

Oh my goodness that is absolutely beautiful. I'm so glad you went and reworked this because it's lovely. The idea of an entire outfit to match would be spectacular- I liked the thought of golden yellows and browns- leaning towards autumnal colors. That color forest green is so cozy to me, and I think it fits the "dragon scale" look very well!

[@matthodek]

I don't know if you needed to be redeemed, but it is fair to say you have accomplished that nonetheless. I think it turned out very well, and the green was indeed the right choice.

[@su.mioiyu-5008]

The texture is quite striking and I like how well it came out. To me it seems pretty. I have been enjoying how you analize and try out things in variations. It seems to be fun to explore the way you do.

[@justvintagecrochet]

Stunning!! Im so glad you remade this ! :)

[@ilzejansone6299]

That's a gorgeous project! The tip about the default mode of crochet of that era being in the back loop only was so key.

[@George39gmail.]

Hi ilze🌹 How are you doing?

[@petapendlebury9024]

Love how it moves! It's almost likes scales/armour - definitely dragon/armadillo vibes. And yes a deep russet or warm burgundy wool with a hint of silk for a sheen would make a fabulous 1870s autumn ensemble.

[@George39gmail.]

Hi peta🌹 How are you doing?

[@leewitte4580]

That is just lovely! I love that dragon scale pattern! I also love this olive color! Well done! I would consider this well and truly redeemed!!

[@MaireColclough]

What a fantastic pelerine! I can definitely see you cozying up in it this fall. What a historybounding gem. Glad you decided to give it another try! 😃

[@George39gmail.]

Hi string🌹 How are you doing?

[@susanmyrawills]

It is adorable! I see a beige or ecru agaiinst it with a small bit of very dark matte burgundy.

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Susan 🌹 How are you doing?

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

That looks so cozy. Perfect for a chilly office/workplace environment.

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Kelli 🌹 How are you doing?

[@arilibove-goldfarb4717]

I love that green color! I'm not the biggest earth tone person so I'd pair it with a deep warm purple and cream, although I also like how it looks over your red shirt. I'd love a copy of your revised pattern or the original to play with myself. Congrats on redeeming your mystery pattern!

[@Hippieatheartxsoul]

Oh I would just love the pattern but don’t see it in her Etsy page. I am praying. ❤

[@gglaurengg]

I think that green would go great with a loud violet. Did they do plaid in that era? A violet plaid with olive accents would be incredible. 🎉

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Lauren 🌹 How are you doing?

[@suewiley1422]

Totally agree, that would be amazing. Great idea.

[@caroleallen9398]

Redemption, for sure! Brown or burnt orange would compliment it nicely, or a dark gold. Autumn colors for autumn. I love the ruffled scarf or jabot you wore with it. Bravo.

[@absoscribblesart2020]

You definitely redeemed yourself! It looks utterly adorable and it even fits a human! :D But now I am thinking if one could take the overall idea to make a top-down sweater or top out of it for a more modern approach? 🤔

[@ShanaH414]

Please make a short with you and Nutella in your matching capes!

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Shana 🌹 How are you doing?

[@mermaidstears4897]

I would also love to make one of these-any chance you’d “translate” the pattern into modern terms and offer it for sale?

[@bethelbethel845]

I’m interested also. I only knit, but I’d learn to crochet for this project. It’s really lovely.

[@Hippieatheartxsoul]

Me too. ❤

[@LualaDy]

This would look amazing on light pink, or raspberry pink ^^ But also lilac I think!

[@sonipitts]

Definitely with lilac - what a lovely combination for early spring!

[@coreygilles847]

It is a gorgeous shape and looks like it would be delightfully warm in the winter. The texture looks luxurious and I now want to make something similar to this

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Those rich jewel tones would indeed all, look great together. I keep liking the idea of a rich burnt orange (probably for the autumnal pumpkin vibes).

[@CrystalPegasusCostumes]

You definitely redeemed yourself! Extrapolating to a full outfit, I really like how you can see through the holes at the end, so I'd stick with a light colour on top, maybe a warm yellow or cream. Then a nice rich brown on the bottom! Or a brown-cream-red pattern perhaps?

[@snehatandri8982]

21 hours ago? But she just posted the video...how?

[@CrystalPegasusCostumes]

@@snehatandri8982 the power of patreon early access 🤩

[@OriginalAfrocentricDesignbyLis]

Lol...😮

[@GeorgeMoore55]

​@@CrystalPegasusCostumes Hi crystal 🌹 How are you doing?

[@snehatandri8982]

@@CrystalPegasusCostumes ahh i see

[@ramonacowman7409]

It turned out lovely! Thank you for sharing!❤

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Ramona🌹 How are you doing?

[@lauriivey7801]

Brown might be a little 'frumpy' but orange or rust would be very nice, maybe even a burgundy ... The scallops are lovely

[@seanmcgcostumes]

A burnt orange ensemble would give it a great pumpkin vibe! Or if you want a different vibe, something with neutrals like cream, tan, and brown might give it a mushroom and moss vibe. Maybe paired with some sort of crocheted handbag that's red with white spots like an amanita mushroom.

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Dear🌹 How are you doing?

[@aquaaurora2747]

That's so beautiful! I'm glad you remade this.

[@Pollenoverponds]

So cool! I like olive with floral palettes. Like olive with cream & a little kitten nose pink. I think you could do some small cornflower blue accents with olive if there were other colors present, like cream & pine green.

[@aroger2486]

It's so beautiful. I love this so much. You did an amazing job.

[@dkphillips1654]

That's lovely and looks so comfortable! I'm so glad you tried again! Well done :)

[@moonbasket]

Aaahhhh!!! I'm obsessed! Well done!

[@jnbsmom]

I'm totally in love! It's gorgeous ❤

[@kathyvazquez3601]

I admire your skill! Great work!

[@howcanikeepfromsinging]

Interesting to see in it's intended size and texture. It still amazes me to understand how manipulating a stitch slightly differently can change how it turns out! This raised pattern makes me think of pangolin scales, although much more rounded. Hope your parents move went well. Nice you could help them.

[@omaeve]

Just remember, most people argue with me that green is not a neutral color, but have you ever seen plants? They always have colored flowers with green you don’t usually see flowers on brown stems or stems blue stems. They’re always green and green. Leaves

[@ReikiRev]

I just found your channel and I’m in love. I’m a queer knitter and I just wanna say you are absolutely beautiful I love your style and love of historical clothing and fiber craft this is now one of my favorite channels!!

[@corylcreates]

Looks gorgeous!!

[@c.w.3750]

I like everything in your wheel house of talent but…. Your pumpkin house coat is THE BOMB!

[@angellinafosse1936]

It turned out beautifully ❤

[@emilycuneo42]

I think it's beautiful, and I love the color!

[@cor3944]

Gorgeous❤ I surely will do the same. Well done!!!!

[@paper_maiden]

It's SO PRETTY!

[@SL-wl7ol]

This is the best channel I've ever found. ❤

[@yarn_dragon]

That turned out so pretty!

[@g.cosper8306]

Redemption achievement unlocked! I'm thrilled that you redid this pattern to fit you; it's spectacular!

[@shannoncooper3298]

So beautiful I'm glad you did it again 😊

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Shannon 🌹 How are you doing?

[@lorriewhite7886]

Beautiful!

[@spinni81]

It's beautiful. I want to make one for myself for winter when I sit at my desk and work. Or for cool summer nights to wear over a dress.

[@kaizma88]

It's adorable and looks so cozy!

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Kimberly 🌹 How are you doing?

[@lindakrisologo4871]

Very good, fantastic ❤

[@pauladavitt7554]

Oh my stars I love it. The colour is perfect.

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Paula 🌹 How are you doing?

[@patrician5215]

So pretty. You did a great job!

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Patricia 🌹 How are you doing?

[@SelinaDumbledore]

It looks so good and I love that color! I think I have to try to make one for myself 😍

[@GeorgeMoore55]

Hi🌹 How are you doing?

[@elainelear4982]

Yes, you are well redeemed. It is beautiful.

[@GeorgeMoore55]

Hi Elaine🌹 How are you doing?

[@bekytg9393]

Gosh it's beautiful, looks very cozy.

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Beky🌹 How are you doing?

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Congratulations!🎉

[@GeorgeMoore55]

Hi Catherine 🌹 How are you doing?

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

That’s really beautiful 😻 You definitely redeemed yourself with that one! It would go with so many autumn shades - including dusky heather purple.

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Dear🌹 How are you doing?

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

I think burnt orange is what I'd wear that olive colour with, but my colouring works well with either and both of those and I've worn them together before, Or purple, because everything purple is mine, all else can be dyed or painted... But boy, what a difference from the wool of the Andes sample!!

[@jodyknits2633]

I love it, I want to make one!!!

[@ushere5791]

it's gorgeous! and you'll find that it goes with everything because it's just so gosh darned handy. i have what i've been calling a capelet (a pelerine, perhaps?) that a friend gave me--it's made from granny squares (as i've been told) in all sorts of colors and goes over the head rather than ties in front (so, yes, i mess up my hair getting it on and off) but it's the first piece i reach for when i need easily removable warmth that doesn't restrict my movement.

[@EphanyasisOwleyes]

That's beautiful. I might try that crochet pattern. I've crocheted a rose color cape

[@LuhvleeLexx]

I think it looks stunning! What a beautiful piece, and the color of yarn was perfect! I hope you find new, fun patterns to create an outfit for it. I do agree something autumnal would be nice, definitely in the goldenrod kind of color way.

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Dear🌹 How are you doing?

[@carol29carnegie]

Hi I’ve just found your channel and I think it’s VERY informative and interesting, I would love to make this and get the pattern for it when you’ve got the time, beautiful pattern well explained thank you I think the burnt orange would be wonderful thank you for all the time and effort you’ve put into this project, new subscriber here from Scotland, 😊❤

[@JustSaralius]

The capelet looks very cozy and autumnal indeed! I think the green would also go well with a pink and green ensemble or purple perhaps. It could work well as a spring piece as well as fall.

[@omaeve]

I love green. I’m always searching out new green yarn. I think I’m going to have to dye a green with sprinkles of yellow, it reminds me of a green they used in Germany for loden

[@veronicaconway9362]

It's beautiful

[@marynimocks6791]

Looking great! Autumn ensemble would be SMASHING!

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Mary 🌹 How are you doing?

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

It’s lovely. Not that the small one wasn’t but now you get to wear one too!

[@jeannewells6747]

Love it good job

[@agimagi2158]

I'm so glad you've revisited thos one! I'd definitely wear that color with a mutes bordeux or a burnt orange

[@George39gmail.]

Hi agi🌹 How are you doing?

[@SusieQ3]

You absolutely redeemed yourself! This would look so good with an earthy, fall ensemble of oranges or browns.

[@GeorgeMoore55]

Hi Susie🌹 How are you doing?

[@belindacoba5158]

Beautiful, I imagine this stich as a skirt (midi length) could look amazing...

[@juliewilliamsnewzealand818]

Lots of colours would complement the shawl however I think a pale pastel gray would make the shawl/pellerine the star don't you?? :) xxx

[@julietpascho548]

I just Looooove this so much ! i need to know how do do anything to acheive this look !

[@LizCanKnit]

Oh wow! What a difference. Now I want one!😂

[@elizalagonia1049]

This seems like a nice fall pelerine. I can see it as something one would wear to dinner or a country dance in September or October. I also love the color, but I am often drawn to shades of green.

[@fancyweasel5726]

So pretty!

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Fancy 🌹 How are you doing?

[@comienlourens3972]

Wow amazing gone try this❤

[@GeorgeMoore55]

Hi comie🌹 How are you doing?

[@DorisS75]

Beautiful! I'd pair it with brown and gold.

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Doris🌹 How are you doing?

[@kaytiej8311]

Definite redemption. Well done for persevering!

[@George39gmail.]

Hi kaytie🌹 How are you doing?

[@jss302]

Beautiful it's as if history came alive ❤

[@ArtJunkie]

Sooooo pretty ❤😊

[@Janneke50]

So nice. I would like to have the pattern😊

[@amandaallen5335]

Are you going to write the pattern up. There's lots of us that would love this. I'm one and my sister and daughter would love this. Please please please

[@NolChheangLeng-js3cn]

so beautiful dress😍😍😍

[@OriginalAfrocentricDesignbyLis]

Yes! Great job! What about a green velvet dress to go with your pelerine/cape? I like monochrome outfits. Or as someone else suggested - burnt orange...

[@Aldisia]

🎉🎉🎉successfully done🎉🎉🎉

[@1nerdyknitter]

My go to colors are greens and oranges. A taracotta orange would be beautiful with the green

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Nerdy🌹 How are you doing?

[@seonaelizabethcoster8465]

I need this in my life. Now! Immediately. Post haste! {Is there an accessible pattern somewhere? Especially with your notations? Please?} It's winter here in Australia and I'm freezing so bad - yes, i am a total wimp when it comes to cold, but i have major issues regulating my temperature.

[@tombullard123]

I do prefer the original texture rather than the exaggerated scallops

[@janiceb8809]

Rose pink and cream rosebud print.

[@marvellousmrsmoller]

I wonder if it stays warm? The holes look quite large. I made myself a treble crochet scapular length capelet which just caps my shoulders, with centre back granny square diamond and centre front ends which overlap. I find it wonderful to keep my shoulders warm without inhibiting the movement of my arms.

[@saraquill]

Dragon scale cape!

[@George39gmail.]

Hi Sara 🌹 How are you doing?

[@neptunetwix3044]

is there a tutoriel somwhere on your page ?

[@marquesa4146]

Is it possible you could share the pattern or sale it, please?

[@DaleandGail]

Oh! I love this. What a nice Bed Shawl it would be if you have to be in bed to read, etc. Do you sew? I have a christening dress pattern that is over 100 yrs., it’s a mystery, cause it isn’t anything like modern.

[@kyradavis7130]

A peacock blue would look good with that. Will you write it u

[@juliewilliamsnewzealand818]

what gauge wool did you end up using? Is it double knit? triple knit? Does anyone know what the final hook sizes were too?? :) xxx

[@LeeAnnahsCreations]

Can you please tell me the title of the music you use at 12:34