Description

You know when you see a beautiful garment at the mall and think, “I could totally knit that!”? So, you go home, really excited to start a new project, and begin searching for a pattern to match… but hours later, you come up with zip! Ugh. How frustrating, right?!

But Bruna Curtosi didn’t want to give up on her mystery poncho, and when it became clear that her dream pattern didn’t exist, she began to design her own.

“Zippo” is a project that transitioned from what felt like a lost cause, to a mission accomplished in bringing vision to reality.

The knit is pleasingly simple and easy, while the finished project is a stylish and modern poncho design that can be dressed up, or down.

Behind the Pattern

This is the first pattern ever to be released at The Knitting Loft. Designed, knitted and written by Bruna Curtosi; edited by daughter Maria Curtosi; and modelled by chosen daughter/sister, Viviana Villagran.

Size/Fit

Currently offered in one size (M/L)

Construction

Knit flat as a rectangle, and worn zipped up as a triangular poncho.

Difficulty Level

Excellent for all skill levels, this is a great project for a beginner who has just learned knit and purl, as well as the intermediate knitter looking for a mindless knit.

Tutorial links are provided in the pattern for zipper attachment.