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Cables, chevrons and waves of colour all blend together to create a poncho so rich looking that I knew it had to be called Opulence.

For the shawl version see here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/opulence-shawl

Measurements: After blocking: two rectangles approx. 22” (55.8 cm) x 36.5” (92.7 cm),
depth of 28” (71 cm) long from neck opening to bottom tip.
Gauge: Before blocking: approx. 24 stitches x 31 rows in 4” (10 cm) square of garter stitch on
5 mm/US 8 needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

Yarns used:
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash. 100% Wool. Worsted (9 wpi).
201 meters (220 yards), 100 grams (3.53 ounces).
Colour #849 Dark Aqua.
2 skeins. (38 grams leftover).

Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Wave. 100% Wool. Worsted (9 wpi).
201 meters (220 yards), 100 grams (3.53 ounces).
Colour #105 Blue Green.
5 skeins. (17 grams leftover).

Needles and supplies:
5 mm/US 8 circular needles 60 cm/24” long. (For the cable sections).
4.5 mm/US 7 circular needles 60 cm/24” long. (For the chevrons).
Cable needle.
Tapestry needle.
9 stitch markers.
Extra needle for three needle bind off.

With special thanks to Cascade yarns for their continued support of my designs and to my test knitters who have helped me make this a pattern you will love to knit.