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ZUNI PONCHO

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I have always loved all things Southwestern. Even when I was a little girl, one of my first Dear Santa letters included a cowgir suit and boots. I still keep them! It did take me quite a while to actually get to the Southwest, but when I went it was on a very special occasion – my honeymoon!

At 15, my multi-talented aunt Rita taught me how to knit continental style, boosting my childish English-style knitting to new levels while making me discover one of my lifelong passions. Some years later, when I turned 25, my aunt Anne, herself a very talented, lovely and generous woman, gave me a beautiful Zuni cluster bracelet worked in silver and coral. I have treasured it ever since.
This pattern is dedicated to them.

The poncho is knitted in one piece from side to side, then embellished with crochet edging and embroidery.

SIZE

One

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
After blocking: 46” wide x 40” long (115cm x 100cm)

GAUGE
4” x 4” / 10 x 10 cm = 21 sts x 28 rows