Tea Cozy Summer Poncho by Charlotte Pine

Tea Cozy Summer Poncho

Knitting
May 2016
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
600 yards (549 m)
One size, easily adjustable
English
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This little poncho is an easy to knit, easy to wear, lightweight, perfect summer cover up! Wear it with the point in front or turn it sideways for a whole different look. It was first designed for our annual Puget Sound Local Yarn Store Tour, back when we were limited to a one skein project. So we chose one loooong skein!

Our original version was worked in Bumblebirch Glen, a fingering weight yarn, but you can use any yarn that gives you the desired gauge and drape. (Some suggestions below). Or even make a wooly version for fall or winter.

The size as written fits a large variety of people. Adjustments are easy however, since it is worked from the top down. If you would like to make it larger, just keep increasing until it’s the length you want (this will require more yarn), or to make it smaller, just work the border sooner.

Size: One size fits many. Easily adjustable.
Finished Measurement: Approx. 17” from front neck to hem (along eyelets)
Yarn: Bumblebirch Glen 2-ply fingering weight (150g/600 yards, 80% superwash merino/20% silk); 1 skein
Other Suggested Yarns: Approx. 600 yds of fingering/sport/dk yarn
Some possibilities we think would be nice:
Malabrigo - Arroyo
Noro - Silk Garden Sock
The Fibre Company - Acadia
The Fibre Company - Cumbria Fingering

Suggested Needles: US size 5 (3.75mm), 24” circular, or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle
Gauge: 22 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. If stitch or row gauges vary, it may affect the amount of yarn needed.