All women have the right to feed their babies wherever they want. However, some mothers might prefer to maintain an extra layer of privacy while doing so. Dulce con Leche is a loose-fitting poncho that serves a double purpose. Not only will it keep you warm on those first few, chilly days of fall, it can also be used as a cover by nursing mothers when breastfeeding their children in public.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference at top: 16¾” (20¼”, 23½”, 27”, 30¼”, 33¾”, 37”) 42 cm (50.5 cm, 59 cm, 67.5 cm, 76 cm, 84 cm, 92.5 cm).
Circumference at bottom: 42” (50½”, 59”, 67¼”, 75¾”, 84¼”, 92¾”) 105.5 cm (126.5 cm, 147.5 cm, 168.5 cm, 189.5 cm, 210.5 cm, 231.5 cm).
Height: 14¾” 37 cm.

YARN
Mirasol Yarn Sami: 100% wool; 219 yds 200m per 3.5 oz 100g skein.
Color: 3006 Canyon; 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.

A worsted-weight, superwash yarn, such as Cascade 220, might be a more practical alternative if you wanted to burp your baby after nursing. Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton could also be used if you wanted to use an organic yarn, although it comes in slightly smaller skeins.

NEEDLES
US #6 4.00 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge;
Sizes XS-M: 16” 40 cm, 24” 60 cm, 32” 80 cm and 40” 100 cm circular needles.
Sizes L-3X: 24” 60 cm, 32” 80 cm, 40” 100 cm and 60” 150 cm circular needles.

NOTIONS
Stitch marker
Blunt tapestry needle
Blocking pins, if desired

GAUGE
19 sts and 24 rnds = 4” 10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

PATTERN NOTES
This garment is knit from the top down. Increases are used to shape the garment.

REQUIRED SKILLS
Basic knitting skills
Knitting in the round
Written instructions