Lady Poncho by Vera Sanon

Lady Poncho

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Knitting
December 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1095 - 1752 yards (1001 - 1602 m)
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

This super fashionable poncho is worked from the bottom up, in two rectangles that are connected at the shoulders using a three-needle bind off. The front has neckline shaping, thus is not a “real” rectangle. The garter stitch cowl neck is worked by picking up stitches around the neckline. Two large buttons close the sides.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL)
The poncho is designed to fit actual chest circumference of 32-34 (36, 38, 40-42) (44-46, 48-50, 52-54)”

Poncho Dimensions:
Front/Back Width: 23 (24, 26, 27)(29, 30, 32)”
Front/Back Height: 28 (29, 29, 30) (30, 30, 30) “
Cowl Circumference: 31 (31, 31, 31)(32, 33, 33)”
Cowl Height: 8” (all sizes)

Gauge: 18 sts & 28 rows /4” in stockinette stitch on size U.S. 8 (5 mm) needles

Yarn: Cascade Yarns Alpaca Lana D’Oro (50% Alpaca, 50% Wool)(219 yds/230m per skein) - 5 (5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8) skeins

Needles: U.S. 8 (5 mm) cirular needle in 16” and 32” length or size needle to get gauge

Notions:
Two 2-3” buttons that match the yarn
Spare circular needles (to hold stitches and to use for three needle should BO)
Tapestry needle