Currently in testing phase. Target pattern publication is mid to late September 2025.

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About

My favorite season has always been Fall. While we still get the seasons change in Texas, nothing was more dramatic than the changing of the seasons in Minnesota. I loved watching the trees change color. There is a street in Rochester that has a canopy of trees. I loved driving the street all year round. I loved the starkness of the branches during the winter, the fresh buds of life in the spring, the vividness of the greens in the summer, and finally the transitioning colors of the fall. I designed this poncho to celebrate this Rochester street and its trees.

This shawl poncho is constructed first as a large rectangle. The upper edge will then be sewn or crochet together to form the poncho. This poncho can be knit in only 1 color yarn or 2+ colors. Color transitions are marked within the pattern. If using more than one color, carry up the non-working yarn through edging. Instructions are included for either adding bobbles or beads. Additionally, instructions for an optional hood is included.

Sizes
Measurements are for blocked but not sewn poncho (width x length)
XS: 50.3 x 19.5 in/ 127.8 x 49.5 cm
S: 53.8 x 23.3 in/ 136.7 x 59.1 cm
M: 57.3 x 23.3 in/ 145.6 x 59.1 cm
L: 60.8 x 27 in/ 154.5 x 68.8 cm
XL: 64.3 x 27 in/ 163.4 x 68.8 cm
2XL: 67.8 x 30.8 in/ 172.3 x 78.1 cm
3XL: 71.3 x 30.8 in/ 181.2 x 78.1 cm
4XL: 74.8 x 34.5 in/ 190 x 87.6 cm
5XL: 78.3 x 34.5 in/ 199 x 87.6 cm

Yarn
2(2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins
WIP Yarns, ”Sock Rock” (75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon, 463 yds in 100 g)
Colorways: Apple Cinnamon Spice Speckle Fade Set (Sunstone, Calico Koi, Pumpkin Spice, and Apple Spice)

OR any yarn in the 400-460 yds per 100 g range

Needles and Crochet hooks
US 4/3.5mm 32”/80cm or longer circular needle

OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

US E/4 (3.5mm), and US 12/6 (1mm) crochet hooks

Notions
2/0 or 6/0 seed beads (Miyuki Glass, Toho, or Czech; optional)
row counter
stitch counters
tapestry needle

Gauge
Pattern Swatch (Section 2) 4”x4”/10cmx10cm
Blocked: 18 sts by 23 rows