With the launch of KittyBea, by the Sea: Largo DK, I wanted to create a pattern that would be perfect beach knitting, while taking advantage of the unique blend of fibers. Simple lace with this alpaca, silk and linen yarn, helps create a lighter-than-air fabric with wonderful drape. You can also choose a more solid spun yarn (even with some wool), if you’d like a denser (and warmer) fabric. There is a slight variation in thickness with Largo DK, which adds a casual element. An evenly spun yarn will create a more polished look.

Finished Measurements
At Bust: Size 1 (2, 3); 50 (60, 72)” ; 127 (152.5, 183)cm
Suggested Fit: 10-24” positive ease.
This is a personal preference, but it is intended to be a very oversized silhouette. -
Shown in Size 2, with 24” of positive ease. -

Yarn
Largo DK by KittyBea Knitting®
50/25/25 Alpaca/Linen/Silk, 273 yds (297m), 100g (3.5oz), 2ply
3 (4, 5) skeins, shown in Spanish Point

Needles

• 32” or 40” circular needles in size US 6 (4mm) or size needed to obtain gauge, after wet-blocking.
• 24” or longer circular needles in size US 4 (3.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge, after wet-blocking, for Pockets.
• One spare size US 6 (4mm), for three-needle BO.

Gauge
16 sts and 32 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Ridged Eyelet St on US 6 (3.5mm), after wet-blocking.
23 sts and 30 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stk st on US 4 (3.5mm), after wet-blocking, for Pockets.

Notions

• 2 or 6 Stitch markers, 6 required for Front made with Pockets.
• Waste yarn or stitch holder(s)
• Tapestry needle

This simple lace poncho is knit flat as separate Front and Back pieces, which are then seamed at the Shoulder using three-needle BO. There are two sets of increases to create a slight dolman shape, which helps those “blessed” at the bustline. The Sleeves and Sides are seamed using mattress stitch. The Best Part: there is no Neck Band, nor Sleeve cuffs to pick-up and work! The pockets are optional. The Pocket fronts have a different gauge to create a tighter, more solid fabric. This pattern utilizes basic knitting techniques: mattress stitch and three-needle bind off.