The Farmers Poncho is an open rectangular shape that combines alternating stripes of 2 color brioche and garter stitch to create a woven fabric look that’s great for layering. It uses 4 colors, 1 main color held throughout and 3 contrasting colors. There are two sizes with a recommended 30-40” of positive ease in the bust.

MATERIALS
US 4 40” circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
876 (1,070) yards of Fingering weight yarn (Color A in pattern, The Farmers Daughter Fibers - Squish Fingering - Glacial Lake Missoula)
280 (360) yards of Fingering weight yarn (Color B in pattern, The Farmers Daughter Fibers - Squish Fingering - OOAK)
280 (360) yards of Fingering weight yarn (Color C in pattern, The Farmers Daughter Fibers - Squish Fingering - Paul Newman)
280 (360) yards of Fingering weight yarn (Color D in pattern, The Farmers Daughter Fibers - Squish Fingering - Eagle Eye)

MEASUREMENTS
72” or 92” around total (30-44” of positive ease)
24” long front and back 48” length total
28” neck opening

GAUGE
18 sts & 22 rows = 4” in 2 color brioche stitch on US 4 needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)