Errata for shawl: Cast on 66 st, not 77. Then add the number of stitches you will use for the seed st border.

Pattern options: Cape without collar, cape with ribbed collar, cape with garter and seed stitch collar, or you can knit the Shawl.
Will need:
Size 8 circular needles with approx 24”, 32” and 47” cable for ease of working as the piece increases in size.
2 small cable needles
markers
crochet hook
tapestry needle
Button of choice
yarn
Need to know:
Knit, purl, yarn over, knit 2 together, ssk, s1/k2tog/psso and cables.

Finished measurements:
Neck is 15.5 inches, at shoulder is approx 38 inches, around bottom edge is approximately 73 inches. Length is 17 inches (with 4 rows of seed stitch).