This poncho was inspired by one that my husband bought me as a gift 35 years ago. It has finally worn totally out. I can actually taste the fibers when I handle it so it seems a touch unhealthy to keep trying to wear it. I have repaired it well enough to have its photo taken page 13 and use it as the design basis for a new one. The new one is not a direct copy but does have a very similar flavor. 3 gauges and sizes. Adult size may be made only on the bulky in #5 yarn. Big girls and little girls sizes may be made on bulky or mid-gauge by changing the yarn. The pattern stays the same for all!

This pattern is part of the book Ponchos With Panache about making all kinds of ponchos on all kinds of machines. Table of Contents for the whole book is below.
Techniques and definitions
Various edge finishes
Passap information
Simplicity Poncho sized to fit girls size 7 to ladies size 16 and made on a standard gauge or Passap machine with slip & tuck ability Page 7
Peruvian Poncho
Single Loop Ponchos-one strip of fabric with lots of style
All Single loop ponchos are given in sizes from baby to XXL and 2 gauges
Plain page 16
Lacy Daisy page 17
Cabled page 20
Adding a bit of shaping page 21
Wrapped up Tight-1 super stretchy size fits most teens & adults. For double bed standard & Passap machines only-based on full fisherman’s rib page
Over the Top ponchos
Basics and pattern design from scratch page 21
Universal pattern page 24
Racked fisherman’s rib for double bed standard/Passap, all sizes…..page 25
With big ribbed collar for bulkies in ladies sizes page 27
With sleeves of 2 styles these are additions to the ladies bulky page 27
Come to the Point Ponchos-the style works in many knitted fabrics, either single or double bed, sized to fit busts 20-54. Knitted either from point to point or from shoulders down page 28
Girl’s Best Friend Diamond Poncho
2 gauges in sizes from little girls to extra large women page 31
You may also enjoy “The Perfect Poncho” in my Great Knitted Gifts book

GAUGES: Where 2 are given, one is intended for standard & Passap machines using #1 yarn. The other is for mid-gauge & bulky machines and utilizes #4 yarn. Where possible, many gauges have been given rather than just 2.
The fairisle design was inspired by the original poncho. You
may substitute fairisle designs if they are the same length.
Remember that large floats will make the fairisle more
likely to catch on jewelry and purses so try to use designs
with short floats. Plain stripes are also an option.