Garter stitch with a few interesting areas thrown in makes this a fun and relaxing knit project. The front and back panels are knit separately and then joined at the shoulders with a three needle bind off. An I-cord bind off makes a beautiful sturdy finish to the neckline. Stitches are then picked up on each side and the ‘sleeves’ of the poncho are knit sideways also ending in an I-cord bind off. The seam along each side that results from picking up stitches adds structure and limits any stretch even when using yarns without memory. Altogether this makes for a perfect warm layer when knit in wool or a light summer cover-up over a swimsuit or sundress when done in cotton and/or linen!
Pattern has written instructions for a long (regular) and a cropped version. But the length can be customized easily to fit your needs.

Size: Since this is a poncho, it basically fits everyone. The length can be varied. Instructions are written for:
Cropped - 20 inches (51 cm) long (not including tassels)
Long (regular) - 22 inches (56 cm) long (not including tassels)

Suggested Yarns
Note: Poncho is designed to be knit in any DK weight yarn or in Fingering weight yarn held double. The lighter colored sample used Fingering held double as the main color and DK for the CCs. And the darker sample used DK throughout.
Main Color: (Long, Cropped)
Ewe2Yarn ‘Trail Mix’ (Fingering), 60% Organic Cotton/40% Linen, Natural Biscuit color – (6, 5) skeins. (383 yds/skein)
Or:
Green Mountain Spinnery ‘Alpaca Elegance’ (DK), 50% Alpaca/50% Fine Wool – (7, 5) skeins. (180 yds/skein)
Contrast Colors:
Ewe2Yarn ‘Super DK SWIRL’, 75% Merino/25% Nylon. It is a set of three 50 gm skeins – (1, 1) SWIRL. (360 yds total)
Or:
Three separate colors of Green Mountain Spinnery ‘Alpaca Elegance’ – (1, 1) skein of each color.

Needles and Notions
US size 6 (4 mm) 40 inch circular needle to accommodate a large number of stitches.
US size 6 (4 mm) 24 inch circular needle or preferred method for smaller circumference knitting in the round. This is used for neck edge. You will also be able to use this needle for the three needle shoulder bind off. Darning needle. Scissors. Removable stitch marker.

Gauge
18 sts and 38 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch, lightly blocked.
The knit fabric is meant to be loose with lots of drape. Swatch to make sure you like the resulting fabric.

Thank you so much for your interest in this pattern! Contact me with any questions.
Happy Knitting!!
-Trudy