Step out in the Stylish Stripes Poncho. This sleek and chic knit poncho pattern is sure to satisfy your fashion craving while offering extreme comfort and warmth. With no sleeves and less shaping to deal with, knit poncho patterns are a relaxing and rewarding knit. The Stylish Stripes Poncho is perfect for a casual weekday outing or a mod weekend party. Treat your needles and your wardrobe to this versatile and tasteful knit.
Knitting Needle Size10 or 6 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Materials
- Bernat Super Value (Solids Weight: 7 oz; 335 yds)
Sizes: Extra-Small/Medium, Large/2 Extra-Large, 3 Extra-Large/5 Extra-Large
Main Color (MC) (light) - 1, 1, 2 balls
Contrast A (medium) - 1, 1, 1 ball
Contrast B (dark) - 1, 1, 1 ball - Size 6 mm (U.S. 10) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
GAUGE
15 sts and 22 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.
INSTRUCTIONS
Stripe Pat
With MC, work 8 rows.
With A, work 8 rows.
With B, work 8 rows.
These 24 rows form Stripe Pat.
Make 2 pieces alike.
With MC, cast on 100 (120-140) sts.
1st and 2nd rows: *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row.
3rd and 4th rows: *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 4 rows once more.
First 8 rows of Stripe Pat are complete.
With A, work 8 rows in stocking st.
(Next 8 rows of Stripe Pat are complete).
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, proceed in stocking st as follows:
Next row: (RS). K1. Sl1. K1. psso. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows even. Rep last 6 rows 1 (0-0) time more. 96 (118-138) sts.
Next row: (RS). K1. Sl1. K1. psso. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
Beg with a purl row, work 3 rows even. Rep last 4 rows 3 (1-0) time(s) more. 88 (114-136) sts.
Next row: (RS). K1. Sl1. K1. psso. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
Next row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 18 (28-29) times more. 50 (56-76) sts.
Size 3XL/5XL only: Next row: (RS). K1. Sl1. K1. psso. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
Next row: P1. P2tog. Purl to last 3 sts. P2togtbl. P1.
Rep last 2 rows 3 times more. 60 sts.
All Sizes: Place markers at each end of last row.
Neck Shaping: Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, proceed as follows:
Sizes XS/M and L/2XL only: Cast off 1 st beg next 4 (2) rows. 46 (54) sts.
All Sizes: Cast off 2 sts beg next 4 rows to 38 (46-52) sts, then 3 sts beg next 2 (4-6) rows to 32 (34-34) sts, then 5 sts beg next 2 rows. Cast off rem 22 (24-24) sts.
Neckband: With RS facing and MC, pick up and knit 58 (62-66) sts along cast off edge between markers.
Next row: P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row.
Next row: K1. Sl1. K1. psso. P1. *K2. P2. Rep from * to last 6 sts. K2. P1. K2tog. K1.
Next row: P1. P2tog. *P2. K2. Rep from * to last 5 sts. P2. P2togtbl. P1.
Next row: K1. Sl1. K1. psso. Rib to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
Next row: P1. P2tog. Rib to last 3 sts. P2togtbl. P1.
Rep last 2 rows twice more. 42 (46-50) sts.
Cast off in ribbing.
Finishing
Pin garment pieces to measurements and cover with damp cloth leaving cloth to dry.
Sew center front and back seams, matching stripes.
Fringe: Cut strands of MC 10 ins [25.5 cm] long. Taking 3 strands tog, knot into fringe 1 inch [2.5 cm] apart across lower edge of Poncho. Trim fringe evenly.
