While living on the West Branch of the Susquehanna offers stunning reflections of sunset colors, reminiscent of southwestern skies, the river’s latitude ensures chilly weather much of the year. I knit this poncho with the colors that I love and used yarns that insulate against the chill without adding weight: mohair. A bonus of using this yarn is that, despite its thinness, the fuzziness allows for the use of larger needles resulting in a quick knit with rapid pattern development. It is such a rewarding feeling!

The pattern is a one size fits most, although adjustments are easily accomplished by adding cast on or reducing stitches equalling a pattern repeat and/ or adding a block. The basic measurement of the finished poncho is 56” in circumference and 20” in depth. When worn, these measurements are deceptive due to the fabric hanging in a bias direction, resulting in additional breadth and length.