Library Capelet

I consider this my 'biggest' project, not because of the size, but because of the actual work put into it.
The pattern comes from lionbrand.com , and although the skill level is listed as easy+, I found it to be very labor intensive. Of course that may have been due to my obsessive compulsion to get it done so I could see what it looked like. Here is the link to the pattern: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80394AD.html
 

 I used a different yarn than they reccommended (of course) and made a small change to the pattern (go figure).  Instead of using Lion Brand Homespun, I used Patons Bohemian in Hypnotic Haze, so the garment feels almost like a pelt. Or at least what I imagine a pelt would feel like;-) Instead of  using a seed stitch on the bottom and cowl, which I didn't think would show in the chosen yarn, I used the purl side of a stockinette stitch. It did come out looking larger than the picture on the website, but that gives it more room for cuddling. The dimensions are: Back 27" long, front 17" long,
not including the cowl, which is 6" at the neck, and the placket, which is 4".  I'm not going to go into the width, but I feel like this is a one size fits all garment.

The buttons I found at Joann's, after accosting some stranger and showing her 4 sets of buttons against similar colors in the store. This was one of her two choices, and also one of my daughter's two choices.  I wanted something fancy and elegant to go with all that work, but plain black plastic might have worked. I will probably use this pattern again come fall. I may even use the 'correct' yarn ;-)