The Rustic Hoody Poncho Sweater is a flared shape, which is worked seamlessly top down from the start of the Balaclava style hood. The Poncho is knitted in Drops Fabel and Drops kid silk yarns held together to create a wonderfully soft luxury garment. The hood, hem and cuffs are worked in plain colour and the body is knitted using multicolour yarn.
The use of simple stockinette stitch allows the poncho fall elegantly giving nice flattering look while covering the hips. A perfect piece for any body shape. The addition of deep ribbed cuffs, which can be worn folded back or with thumb holes, will keep hands warm. The big advantage of working top down is that you can adjust the length of the poncho.

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

MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Drops Fabel (shade 153 Print) 6 x 50g balls 1230m or 1345 yds.
• Drops Fabel (shade 110 Rust) 2 x 50g balls 410m or 448 yds.
• Drops Kid Silk (shade 33 Rust) 8 x 25 g balls 1680m or 1837 yds.
NOTE If you substitute another yarn, please check tension and yardage.
• 1 Circular needle 3.50 mm x 40 cm (US 4).
• 1 Circular needle 4.00 mm x 40 cm (US 6).
• 1 Circular needle 4.00mm x 60cm (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 ort shape).

One size: OVERSIZE - fits any body shape.

ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS AFTER BLOCKING:
Length (from top of the shoulder) - 72cm / 28 ½ in.
Flat width (below armhole) - 72cm / 28 ½ in.
Sleeve length (from top of the shoulder unrolled) - 78cm / 30 ¾ in.

GAUGE (Tension): 22 sts and 30 rows = 10cm (4 ins), measured over stockinette st pattern, (garment being blocked), using 4.00mm (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.