Kelly of The Unique Sheep dyed me an extra skein so I could finish my cape. I sent her a length of yarn from my last skein so she could match the colors. I think she did a phenomenal job. I, however, underestimated the amount of yarn that I needed to finish, but not by much. I ran out just after finishing the turning row on the collar. Fortunately I had some Tinsel Toes in a similar color. I held it double and was able to finish the collar. If I knit it again (and I have another set of yarn for the pattern) I may go down a needle size. I like the drape, but the reverse stockinette sections seem a little loose, and I am not a loose knitter. I don't know if that is the influence of the silk. I did go down a needle size when I knit the collar.
I haven't decided what I'm going to do for a closure yet. The pattern suggests a frog closure, but I might use a necklace clasp instead. I need to look at what I have in my stash, and also online, and see if something speaks to me.
Pattern: Lothlorien Cape by Susan Pandorf
Yarn: The Unique Sheep Wild Thing in Summer's End
Needles: US 6 (4 mm), US 5 (3.75 mm)
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