Description
This Poncho is named after the historic settlement on the Orkney Islands, north of Scotland. The Aran design of this cable crochet poncho is based on the cultural history of Celtic society, and is a beautiful heirloom for any family. The poncho has three cable motifs, each with its own stitch diagram. The poncho pattern also includes a written pattern and video tutorials of the cable stitches used.

The matching blanket pattern is published in a separate pattern. This blanket pattern is available here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/skara-brae-cable...

The matching pillow pattern is published in a separate pattern. This Pillow pattern is available here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/skara-brae-cable...

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Materials
6 skeins of Knit Picks Swish Fingering Weight, color: Bare (437 yards per skein)

Supplies
3.5 mm Crochet Hook

Dimensions:
37 inches wide by 33 inches tall (at the widest and longest points)

Gauge:
6 extended sc stitches in 1 inch wide and 5 extended sc stitch rows in 1 inch tall (see terminology for extended sc stitch)

Crochet Stitch Video Tutorials
Braid Stitch 1 (BS1): Six Cross Front Crochet Cable Stitch Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znjRYYXoRXY
Braid Stitch 2 (BS2): Six Cross Back Crochet Cable Stitch Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldx84gbKVKA&t=1s