Eastham Poncho by Mary Anne Benedetto

Eastham Poncho

Knitting
December 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in St st on largest needle
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1089 - 1573 yards (996 - 1438 m)
38.5 (42.5, 46.5, 50.5, 54.5)" hip circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Is it a poncho or a cape? No matter what you call it, the Eastham Poncho is a versatile garment for every season. Worked in a neutral color, this layering piece works with jeans and a T-shirt or a graceful swirling skirt.

Designer Mary Anne Benedetto

Finished Size 38.5 (42.5, 46.5, 50.5, 54.5)“ hip circumference.

Yarn Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre (40% kid mohair, 30% superfine alpaca, 30% merino; 121 yd 111 m/1.75 oz 50 g): #859 brew, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) balls.

Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 24” circular (cir). Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 36” cir.

Notions Markers; cable needle; tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 29 rnds = 4” in St st on largest needle.