The poncho is knitted from the top down, first in the round creating a casual rolled neckline created with a organic cotton yarn. It grows at first knitted in the round and then continuously flat to create the slit. all done with a single Yarnology skein which is perfectly arranged to give you color, texture and even weight changes to create the stripes. The slit get embellished so it stands out with a bulky weight Chenille yarn. This is why the knit kit comes in handy, no shopping around for the different yarns~
The pattern is entirely written and an advanced beginner can handle this perfectly.
The blocked size measures 64” along the bottom edge, 17” in total length and 25” around the neckline.
Yarn
C1 - A skein of Organic cotton, 125 yards/50 grams in a DK weight.
C2 - Exclusive to Yarnz2go, a Yarnology skein, arranged to order. 238 yards in 7 changes of colors, textures and weights.
C3 - Chenille yarn for finishing in a bulky weight. 14 yards.
Knit kits at Yarnz2go
Notions needed
US size 6 (4mm) circular needle 20” (51 cm) circular needle.
US size 10 (8 mm) circular needle 36”
(91 cm) circular needle.
US size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook for finishing detail.
One stitch marker to mark rounds.
Tapestry needle or crochet hook for finishing.
Gauge
12 sts and 13 rows in 4” of stockinette stitch on size
Techniques applied
Knitting in the round and flat, purling, increasing, color changes, needle changes, stretchy bind off, weaving in ends, simple crochet edge detail, blocking.
Enjoy your knitting!