The Magician’s Poncho, Part of the Maker’s Card Collection with Lion Brand Yarn, is a dramatic, oversized wrap inspired by the Magician tarot card, a symbol of power, intention, and transformation. Knit flat in rich stockinette stitch with ribbed edges, this bold poncho features a stunning rose motif on the back worked in duplicate stitch embroidery after the knitting is complete. Tie closures and generous drape make it as versatile as it is eye-catching. This is the statement piece your wardrobe has been waiting for.
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What Makes This Pattern Special

• Stunning duplicate stitch rose and leaf motif on the back, no stranded colorwork knitting required!
• Worked flat in one piece from the bottom up, then divided at the neck
• Ribbed edges picked up and worked around the sides and neck for a polished finish
• I-cord tie closures for a dramatic, elegant drape
• Available in three sizes for a wide range of bodies

Materials

• Needles: US 13 (9mm) circular needles, 36” (91.5 cm) cord length
• Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool, Super Bulky / Weight 6) Color A: 6 (7, 7) balls Cranberry [640-138] Color B: 1 ball Potion [640-574C] Color C: 1 ball Fig [640-146J] Color D: 1 ball Cilantro [640-178F]
• Notions: Blunt large eye sewing needle for duplicate stitch and finishing

Finished Dimensions

• Sizes: S-L (1X-2X, 3X-4X)
• Circumference: 73 (78.67, 81.75)“ / 185 (200, 208) cm (includes ribbing)
• Flat width: 36.5 (39.33, 40.875)” / 93 (100, 104) cm with ribbing
• Flat length: 50.5” (129 cm) all sizes with ribbing
• Each front panel: 16.75 (17.875, 18.33)“ / 42.5 (45.5, 46.5) cm with ribbing

Gauge

• 9 sts x 12 rows = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch
• On US 13 (9mm) needles

Skills You’ll Practice

• Cast on (longtail cast on)
• Knit
• Purl
• 1x1 rib (worked flat)
• Duplicate stitch embroidery
• I-cord ties
• Picking up stitches for ribbed edging

Written in US knitting terminology with full written instructions, duplicate stitch chart, and abbreviations guide included.

Skill Level
Easy, the body is straightforward stockinette knitting and the colorwork rose is added using duplicate stitch after knitting is complete, making this a beautiful and approachable colorwork project for knitters of all levels!