Poncho by Evi Volf

Poncho

Knitting
January 2016
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 15 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1531 yards (1400 m)
One size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

SKILL LEVEL: Easy—the project involves basic knit and purl pattern and simple shaping and finishing.

SIZES: One size.

MATERIALS:
YARNS:
YARN A: African Expressions JOY (50 g 100 m ball; contents: 15 % Mohair, 40% Wool, 45% Acrylic) in Yellow (code 1117) 7 balls.
YARN B: African Expressions LOVE (50 g 100 m ball; contents: 78% Mohair, 13% Wool, 9% Nylon) in Yellow (code 3022) 7 balls.
NEEDLES: A circular needle size 6 mm.

TENSION: Use needles size 6 mm—or size needed to get 11 sts x 15 rows in 10 x 10 cm worked in Patt A using double thread (one Love, one Joy). WASH YOUR SWATCH BEFORE MEASURING. TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

STITCHES USED:
BODY is worked in Patt A: Row 1 & 3 (=RS): K,P; Row 2 & 4 (=WS): P,K, Row 5 & 7 (=RS): P,K; Row 6 & 8 (=WS): K,P; rep from Row 1.
EDGE and NECKBAND are worked in Patt B—basic rib st: K,P.
CO tip: backward-loop cast-on—loop working yarn and place it on needle backward so that it doesn’t unwind. Rep from.