When a cover-up is needed for blustery spring weather, this poncho is the perfect solution. It’s worked in two identical rectangles that feature a diamond gansey stitch texture and are seamed together at the shoulders. A ribbed knitted-on hem is worked in the round. Arm and neck openings are finished with narrow reverse stockinette stitch bands. Ashfield’s merino-bamboo blend gives it a comfortable balance between warmth and breathability, with beautiful drape. The Gansey pattern is charted and written out.

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Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Finished Measurements: Shown in size M with suggested 8–10” positive ease
Layflat Width (side to side) – 34¼ (36¼, 38¼, 40¼, 43½) (45½, 47½, 49½, 51½)“
Yarn Requirements: 9 (9, 10, 11, 12) (12, 14, 14, 15) hanks Valley Yarns Ashfield (67% Fine Merino Wool/ 33% Bamboo Viscose; 50g/117yds) shown in 02 Fawn
Needles:
US 6 (4.00mm) 16”, 24” and 32–60” circulars
US 7 (4.50mm) 24–40” circular to get gauge.
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.50mm), blocked