The Hoody Poncho is a lovely flared shape, which is worked seamlessly top down from the start of the hood. The big advantage of working top down is that you can adjust the length of the poncho body and cuffs.
The Balaclava style hood is brought in to frame the face with a neat ribbed band. It is knitted in Soft Tweed to create a wonderfully soft, slightly textured garment and a centre section features a 2-colour Flowery jacquard design.
The addition of deep ribbed cuffs, which can be worn folded back or with thumb holes, will keep hands warm. This oversized hoodie will definitely become any youngster’s best friend.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate. Sts used: CO, BO, k, p, m1, sl1wyf.

MATERIALS REQUIRED
• 2 x 50g balls 260 m or 284 yds using Drops Soft Tweed shade 15 (Purple rain).
• 8 (9) x 50 g balls 1040 (1170) m or 1137 (1278) yds Drops Soft Tweed shade 13 (Lemon Pie).
NOTE If you substitute another yarn, please check tension and yardage.
• 1 Circular needle 3.50mm x 40cm (US 4).
• 1 Circular needle 3.50mm x 60cm (US 4).
• 1 Circular needle 4.00mm x 60cm (US 6).
• 1 Circular needle 4.00mm x 80cm (US 6).
• 1 Circular needle 4.00mm x 100cm (US 6).
NOTE Needle size is only a guide - if you get too many stitches for 10 cm, take a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches for 10 cm, take a smaller needle size.
• 1 Tapestry needle.
• 8 Stitch Markers (1 in a contrast colour).

The pattern is in 2 sizes.
SIZE 9 - 11 yrs (heigh 133 - 144cm / 52 ½ - 56 ½ ins).
SIZE 11 - 13 yrs (heigh 144 - 155cm / 56 ½ - 61 ins).
Pattern is written for size 9 - 11 yrs. Follow simple instructions for size 11- 13 yrs.
It is photographed on a model height 134cm / 53 ins.

ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS AFTER BLOCKING
Length (from top of the shoulder) - 56 (61) cm / 22 (24) ins.
Flat width (below armhole) - 87cm / 34 ¼ ins.
Sleeve length (from top of the shoulder unrolled) - 67 (69) cm / 26 ½ (27) ins.

GAUGE (Tension): 18 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm (4 ins), measured over stockinette st pattern (garment being blocked), using 4.00 mm (US 6) needle.
NOTE It’s very important to check your gauge (tension) before starting as working to the wrong tension will mean your garment won’t be size shown.