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Bostwick is a modern take on the poncho, an easy extra layer in a chilly room or when the seasons are changing. This stylish shoulder warmer features eye-catching cables, a bit of lace, and simple lines to complement your wardrobe.

Knitted in DK-weight yarn, Bostwick is really just a simple rectangle with a panel of cables and lace along one edge. When the knitting is done, fold the rectangle in half and seam part of one edge; the stockinette stitch around the neck opening will roll inward softly. The cables are easy to memorize and make it hard to put down your knitting — I loved watching each repeat come together.

The instructions include four sizes, links to video tutorials for mattress stitch and cabling without a cable needle, and check boxes to help you track your progress.

Instructions are fully written with an optional chart.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L); shown in size S

Blocked Measurements
Length (shoulder fold to edge): 25.75 (28, 30.25, 32.5)”/65 (71, 77, 83) cm
Width (neck opening to bottom edge): 16 (18, 20, 22)”/41 (46, 51, 56) cm

Note: Choose a size that gives you the correct width. Instructions are provided for adjusting the length as you knit.

Gauge
19 Stitches and 26 rows = 4”/10 cm square in stockinette stitch on US 6/4 mm needle, blocked

Materials

• Approximately 755 (915, 1090, 1275) yds/690 (837, 997, 1166) m solid or semi-solid DK-weight yarn. The sample was knitted in HiKoo Sueño, in Color 1139/Mulberry.
• US size 6/4 mm circular needle (or size necessary to achieve gauge), preferably 24”/60 cm in length
• US size 5/3.75 mm circular needle (or one size smaller than that necessary to achieve gauge), preferably 24”/60 cm in length
• Cable needle (optional)
• 3 Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming
• Pins for blocking

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