Mana poncho

A contemporary, sleek, soft and free flowing poncho that is just the perfect cover up for the warmer season. Knitted in the round and top down in a cool to the touch yarn in two complimentary colors. Increases just above and then again just under the bust to a comfortable flirty feeling ending.

Circumferences: Neck 23.5” (60 cm), Hem 74” (188 cm); Height 17.5” (44.50 cm)

Yarn: Linen, a fingering weight in a cool linen/viscose blend yarn. 192 yards (175 m) per skein.
C1 – Slate, 2 skeins, used 355 yards (325 m)
C2 – Blue, 2 skeins, used 365 yards (334 m)

Notions:
US size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle 16” (40 cm) in length, or size needed to reach gauge!
US size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle 24” (60 cm) in length, or same size as 16” needle
US size 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle 32” (80 cm) in length, or one size smaller than 16” needle
2 Stitch markers

Gauge:
15 sts and 27 rows in 4” of Stockinette stitch in top part (blocked) with larger size needle
16 sts and 27 rows in 4” of Stockinette stitch in lower part (blocked)

Techniques: Knitting in the round, increasing, color changes, carrying yarn in the back.

Level of Expertise: Easy

Written pattern, tech edited and test knitted.