MERLOT possibly is the warmest garment I have ever knit. Made from 100% virgin wool and knitted with 10mm needles it is super cozy and knits up very fast. Meanwhile the compelling but easy to work cable pattern keeps things interesting and guarantees a very fun knit.

MERLOT is knitted seamlessly from the top down and the pattern includes information on how you can alter the length to your wishes.

What I like most about ponchos is that they don’t slip off your shoulders when you wear them. On warmer days in fall you can wear MERLOT instead of a jacket and on colder days you can give your favorite jacket an upgrade by wearing MERLOT on top of it.

I hope you will like it just as much as I do! Happy knitting!

This pattern went through technical editing and test knitting. I was not able to find testers for the size 1 though. If you are interested in testing size 1, please send me a message.

I would love to see your MERLOT poncho on Ravelry or on social media. It is always very exciting to see all your beautiful works. So I would be happy if you use this hashtag #merlotponcho for the poncho and tag me @herbgarden.knitwear!

CHOOSING A SIZE
MERLOT poncho is intended to be worn over a jacket or coat. Therefore I recommend choosing a size with a generous amount of positive ease.

Pictured is a size 2 on a 95cm / 37.5” bust with a winter coat underneath the poncho.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6)

with hem circumference of finished garment:
140 (160, 171, 180) (195.5, 220) cm
55 (63, 67.25, 70.75) (77, 86.5) “

YARN
9 (10, 12, 12) (14, 16) skeins of Lana Grossa Ragazza Lei (50g,
40m/44yds, 100% virgin wool) in color 66 (ruby wine)

GAUGE
9 sts and 15 rounds = 10cm / 4” in reverse Stockinette stitch.
Wash and block your swatch before measuring.

NEEDLES
10mm (or size to obtain gauge with)

TOOLS
A tapestry needle or crochet hook to weave in the ends, a stitch
marker, a cable needle and a stitch holder.

TECHNIQUES

• Long Tail Cast-On
• knit and purl stitches
• working in the round
• working cables
• working increases
• working decreases