Game Day Knit Poncho

Get game day ready with this black and white striped poncho. The Game Day Knit Poncho is the perfect piece to throw on when you're going to watch a football game or simply running errands around town. The chic knitted poncho pattern is sure to make a statement. The graphic stripes and fringed bottom make this piece a real stunner. This cozy rib-neck pattern is perfect for days when you want to look put together without much effort. The self-striping yarn makes this pattern fun and easy to work up. Show your team spirit or simply sport a fashionable topper by knitting this poncho today.

NotesGAUGE: 15 sts = 4” (10 cm); 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Ridge pattern. 22 sts = 4” (10 cm) in 1x1 Rib, unstretched. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

Directions are for size Small/Medium. Changes for sizes Large/X-Large and XXLarge/XXX-Large are in parentheses.

To Fit Bust: 32-38 (40-46, 48-54)” [81.5-96.5
(101.5-117, 122-137) cm]
Finished Neck Circumference: 18 (19½,
21)” [45.5 (49.5, 53.5) cm], unstretched
Finished Lower Edge Circumference: 76
(80, 84)” [193 (203, 213.5) cm]
Finished Length: 27 (29, 30½)” [68.5 (73.5,
77.5) cm], not including ribbed neck or fringe.

1. Poncho is made from two identical pieces: Back and Front.
2. Each piece is worked in a Ridge pattern from the lower edge up to the neck edge. The neck is then worked in 1x1 Rib. One stitch at the beginning and end of each row is worked in Stockinette stitch (knit
on right side, purl on wrong side) to make seaming the pieces easier.
3. Side edges are seamed to complete Poncho.
4. Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of stitches. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working with straight needles.

Special Stitch
ssk (slip, slip, knit) = Slip next 2 stitches, one at a time as if to knit, to right needle, insert point of left needle through front of stitches, knit these sts together through back loop – 1 st decreased.

Knitting Needle Size9 or 5.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Materials List

• RED HEART® Team Spirit™: 5 (6, 6) skeins 942 Black/Gray
• Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5.5mm [US 9] 32” (80 cm) circular needle
• Stitch marker, yarn needle