Bessie May Smitsy Twist Poncho by Bessie May

Bessie May Smitsy Twist Poncho

Knitting
October 2013
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
738 - 1148 yards (675 - 1050 m)
Small: 32-34" Bust, Med: 36-38" Bust, Large: 40-42" Bust, XL: 44-46" Bust, XXL: 48-50" Bust
English
This pattern is available from bessiemay.com for £5.00.

Description

~Bessie May~ Downloadable Pattern of the Bessie May Smitsy ~ TWIST PONCHO

Design

The Bessie May Smitsy Twist Poncho, with beautiful coloured twists snuggling around the neck and shoulders. Growing cables and poncho stripes extend the warmth down the yoke, with coloured framing around the base.

Techniques

Knitted in the round, with increasing cables and colour changing. Great project for trying cable shaping and colour changing in the round.

Notions

Yarn: Bessie May Smitys, Pure Fine Merino Wool
MC: Berry (2080) 6(7:8:8:9) x 50g balls
Yarn A: Kiss (2090) 2(2:3:3:3) x 50g balls
Yarn B: Lichen (2060) 1(1:2:2:2) x 50g balls

Needles: Circular & Cable Needle: 5.5mm (100cm), St Marker

Gauge

10x10cms/4insx4ins: 16sts & 24 Rows over st st using 5.5mm needles

Sizes
Small: 32-34” bust, Medium: 36-38” bust, Large: 40-42” bust, XL: 44-46”bust, XXL: 48-50” bust