Créme de la Créme by Cathy Carron

Créme de la Créme

Knitting
October 2012
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in over drop st using size 15 (10mm) circular needle.
US 15 - 10.0 mm
Instructions are written for size Small/Medium. Changes for Large/X-Large are in parentheses. (Shown in size Small/Medium.)
English

crème de la crème
Luscious alpaca and wool yarn and a stunning stitch pattern create a decadent cover-up. The optional arm warmers are the pièce de résistance.

#9
DROP STITCH PONCHO AND ARM WARMERS
This matching set provides as much cozy coverage as a sweater, but with tons of versatility. Knit in a bulky yarn, it works up quickly, making it an ideal gift for a chilly friend.

WHAT YOU NEED
Yarn
Bulky by Blue Sky Alpacas, 3 1/2oz/100g hanks, each approx 45yd/41m (alpaca/wool) in #1002 silver mink YARN WT = 6
• 6 (7) hanks for poncho
• 2 (3) hanks for arm warmers

GAUGE
Poncho
8 sts and 12 rnds to 4”/10cm over drop st using size 15 (10mm) circular needle.
Arm warmers
9 sts and 11 rnds to 4”/10cm over k1, p1 rib using size 15 (10mm) dpns (unstretched).
Take time to check gauge.