The Shepherd’s Embrace Cloak is something that has been swirling in my designer brain for a while. I love the look of the knitted locks technique and have been looking into ways to use it more. I love putting a knitted something on and not having to fuss with it. This cloak fits the bill with super quick knitting and an interesting technique to have fun with.

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Long Island Yarn and Farm Worsted 50% Alpaca/ 30% Merino/ 20% Silk 100 yds 91 m 91 g
Color used: Flaxen Denim

Fiber:
3 oz of washed (5 oz raw) locks (about 75 separate locks)

Needles (suggested size):
US 13 9.00 mm in 24” 60 cm length. The 24” length will first be used for knitting the back and front back and forth and then joined and knit in the round. US 11 8.00 mm in 24” 60 cm length for the collar.

Gauge:
10 sts and 12 rows over 4” 10 cm after blocking. Please take time to block your swatch to ensure you have enough yarn for your project.

Notions:
Darning needle, scrap yarn or barber cord for holding stitches