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Starboard Tack
All the attention in this simple poncho is on color. The beautiful gradient quietly shifts, becoming more intense, saturated. It can be worn two ways. With the seam on the shoulder, the colors change on the diagonal. With the seam down the center, the colors pool out towards the sleeves. Knit dark to light or light to dark or go wild with bold stripes. The tailored 2x2 rib hems, modified three-needle bind off, and the I cord neck edge give the piece a polished finish.
MATERIALS
The Plucky Knitter Crew Gradient Set (1500 yards). The set includes 5 colors of 300 yards each. One set will make the project.
Color 1 (the border or hem): 280 yards
Color 2: 220 yards
Color 3: 220 yards
Color 4: 220 yards
Color 5: 230 yards, more if knitting the collar
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
66” diameter, 25” from neck to hem, 33” from neck to corner point
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- First published: May 2018
- Page created: May 16, 2018
- Last updated: August 14, 2023 …
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