Finished this beast on Thursday last week. I think the yarn is lovely (Hempathy) and also love the color. The pattern, however, leaves much to be desired. The decreases didn’t work out and it was too large around the neck opening. Saggy, even. So I pulled my old standard knitter trick out of my notions bag and strung a long drawstring through the top and tucked the bow inside. Nope, it doesn’t really show. Yes, you’d probably have to be a knitter to notice the problem that is still quite obvious. Am I losing sleep over it? Nope. I’m wearing it, preferably to darkish outings, and enjoying the compliments. It has gotten noticed the one time I’ve worn it out. The lace is quite nice.
Pattern was a freebie from Crazy Girl Yarn Shop. Be sure to ask for the Hempathy one or they’ll give you one for DK yarn. Call me if you have questions. The chart was tricky, but mostly b/c it was missing the K2togs. Whatever. I’m amazed I didn’t throw the entire thing in the trash. I’m frugal and couldn’t waste the yarn.  So glad I didn’t!