This lightweight cape is perfect for chilly nights. It is knitted from the bottom up with little shaping. Collar is picked up after the body is bound off, allowing for more structure. You can make it longer and wider by adding more stitches.

Materials: Filatura Di Crosa Cuzco ( fluffy baby alpaca 120 yds) 4 skeins,
Size 11 circular needle 32” or longer, tapestry needle, scissors, 1 large button or clasp.

Size: One size
Measurements: 70” triangular bottom (35” along each side), 40” across the top, 20” across and 9” deep collar (10” on each side of collar), 20” from tip of bottom to neck.

Stitches used: K=knit, P=purl, CDD=center double decrease (slip next 2 sts as if you are knitting them together, K1, slip the 2 slipped stitches over the knit stitch) SM=slip marker
Seed st=K1, P1 next row, purl the knits and knit the purls note: with odd number of sts, each seed stitch row starts with a knit st.

Gauge: Approx 2.5 sts per inch slightly stretched, approx 5 rows per inch. Note: Yarn is very stretchy, so gauge is approximate