SIMPLE PONCHO with LACEY EDGE
Needles: US10 needles
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Medium/Worsted Weight, (2) skeins of 315 yards each
CO: 62 sts (54 sts smaller size)
Foundation row after CO: k34 (26), place marker, k28
Pattern Rows:
1.
K3, *yo, k2tog* x 9, k7, marker, k to end
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K6, *yo, k2tog* x 8, k6, marker, k to end
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K9, *yo, k2tog* x 7, k5, marker, k to end
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K12, *yo, k2tog* x 6, k4, marker, k to end
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K15, *yo, k2tog* x 5, k3, marker, k to end
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K18, *yo, k2tog* x 4, k2, marker, k to end
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Do this pattern series 12 times (10-11 for smaller size), then bind off. This is your first rectangle. The one shown measures 20" x 35". (The smaller size would be more like 17.5" x 29" or 32".)
Make a second rectangle of the same size, then follow the finishing instructions below to sew it together.
FINISHING
Sew end of second piece to side of first piece as shown in
diagrams below.
Beautiful poncho. I am a beginner knitter and will be making this as soon as I get the yarn I want to use. Thank you for offering this as a free pattern.
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome! I have a couple other patterns I'll try to post over the next few weeks. Just ones I've adapted from others but that might be fun. Please send a photo when you're done!
DeleteI'll be looking forward to your upcoming patterns. I'll send a photo when I finish. Thanks again!!!
DeleteI'll be looking forward to your upcoming patterns. I'll send a photo when I finish. Thanks again!!!
DeleteDo you make two of these?
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! you make two rectangles. I'll add that to the pattern. Thanks!
DeleteBeautiful poncho. I am a beginner knitter and will be making this as soon as I get the yarn I want to use. Thank you for offering this as a free pattern.
ReplyDeleteLove this poncho...Thank you VERY much!
ReplyDeleteHow to increase the size from small to medium?
ReplyDeletethanks for the pattern.
ReplyDeletejust wondering if a typo, you have more stitches cast on for the smaller size than larger and do you have a measurement for the sizes of you beautiful poncho.
thanks for your help
I just measured, and the one shown measures 20" x 35". (The smaller size would be more like 17.5" x 29" or 32".)
DeleteThank you so much for the correction on the cast on stitches and for providing the sizes of the finished measurements
Deletelovely, but same question as barbara. Why more stitches for the smaller version? thanks.
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ReplyDeleteWould you please let me know if the cast on is correct. Also is the marker placement the same for both sizes?
Pattern Says:
CO: 62 sts (84 sts smaller size)
Foundation row after CO: k34, place marker, k28
We'd really like to hear from you about the c/o stitches? Many people are puzzled.
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes! You guys are awesome! Can I have you proof all my future patterns? Ok, two notes:
ReplyDelete1. Oops. Yes, there is a typo. CO for the smaller size is *54*! I'll fix that.
2. The marker should be placed to have 28sts on the right side. So for the smaller size, you would do 26, place the marker, then 28. I'll fix that too.
3. I realize as written, this is more a medium-large than a small-medium, and is a bit big for my frame. I'll try to take some measurements and post it. THANK YOU!
Thanks for the update on your pattern, the cast on popped out when I read the pattern. Glad it was a simple correction.
Deleteany Idea of the finished measurements of the two sizes.
Thanks again for the great pattern
Love this poncho and so interested in making it. Could you give me an idea about the size of your model? I saw your posted measurements for both sizes and you said that one is the larger one, but it would be great if we knew her size to confirm which size would be best for various individuals. (I've never done a poncho so not sure how to use the measurements you gave)
ReplyDeleteWell, the model was me. :)
DeleteI'm a size 6-8 in tops, 8-10 in bottoms. Relatively petite in general. I think the one I made would be better for a taller or larger woman. I think I'm going to make the smaller size now for myself. I'll post an update when I get it done!
Love your Poncho! I am a size 1X. Do you think your larger size would fit me? If not what could I do to make it bigger?
ReplyDeleteNancy, I do think the larger size would fit you. It's pretty versatile. If you wanted to make it just a touch bigger, you could either knit as shown with slightly bigger needles (like US11) or you could CO 66 sts (then in the foundation row, you'd k40, then place the marker, to have 28 remaining). I'd still do the same number of pattern series. Good luck, and please let me know how it goes!
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ReplyDeleteJust a couple of questions. I am fairly new at this, but will be able to make a nice simple pattern like this. My question is why I have to place markers? What will I do with them later on? Also, can this be worked flat on a pair of circulars? I think so, but just want to see if anyone else is doing this.
ReplyDeleteAlso, once I place the marker, am I supposed to remove it with the next row or leave it in place for some reason later on?
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DeleteMarkers: the markers just help to keep track/count and for me, they also remind me what I'm doing. You could not use them, but I'd recommend it. As you move along a row, you just slide them from the left to right needle, so they keep moving along and up the rows as you do. On the last row, you take them off as you bind off.
Circulars: yes, I actually use circular needles myself.
I would like to use a DK weight yarn . What size needles should I use and I'm a medium to a large size person - how many cast on stitches should I use ??
ReplyDeleteMy name is Mimi - it's Mary maxim yarn - that's DK weight ! I want it to be more flowing poncho ! Thanks !
DeleteMimi, I don't really know how many to cast on. Since DK is a finer yarn, I'd try using US8 needled instead of US10, then tray to aim for a 20" width. The pattern will end up being a little smaller, but that's ok. Then, you'll need to do as many of the pattern series, until you get to about 35" or so long. If you want it a little bigger, then CO a few extra stitches and "round up" on how many pattern series you do! Let me know how it goes!
DeleteNo gauge on pattern. I was told by my lys that it is 15 stitches to 4 inches. I got gauge on 10.5 needles. I am almost finished first panel and no way is it 20x35. Can you help
ReplyDeleteCan you please email me with answer at eblomquist@aol.com? Thanks
DeleteI don't really use a gauge (though I'm told I should). In general, this pattern is REALLY forgiving. As long as you have something that is in the *approximate* range of size, it works and looks nice. So a couple questions:
Delete- the pattern as shown works really well on a larger size. Are you an L or XL? If so, then just try to make the length about right. And then repeat with the second panel. When you sew the together, the narrow width will make a really wide neck hole, however. I made one recently, and I offset to sew the short side a few inches inside. (So in Step 1, instead of starting the corner where the word "sew" is, start is "upward" in that diagram.)
- if you are smaller than an L/XL, then the size you made may actually work better. I had to make a new one for my frame. But you need it to be shorter than the 35" as well, or your next will be too wide. (see note above)
Sorry I can't help more, but my biggest advice is just to let yourself experiment with it. If you don't like it, the wonderful thing about knitting is that you can just unravel it, and try it over with more/less stitches!
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ReplyDeleteI have made this before, but too small for this body. Was wondering if you have directions for say xl? Thanks
ReplyDeleteRoberta, the pattern is pretty easy to adjust bigger or smaller. If you think it needs to be just a little bigger, add 8 sts to the CO, and do the pattern 13 times. If you think you need a bit more, add 16 sts to the CO and still do it 13 times. Let me know if that works better and I'll add it to the pattern for everyone else! Thank you for the question!
DeletePuzzled....I am using a medium weight yarn and a size 10 needle. I am half done with the first rectangle BUT I noticed it is not going to be the size it should be. I cast on 62 stitches, but my end result is only going to 17X22.. Where lies the problem?
ReplyDeleteTagalong, that is puzzling!! This is a lesson for me about putting a gauge in so that people can test their yarn and knitting style! With my yarn/style, my gauge for a 4x4 swatch likely was 12 sts and about 20 rows. Depending on your body size, the 17" width might work, and just add a couple pattern series until you get to about 28" long. If you feel like that will be too small, restart and CO about 8 additional stitches or whatever you need to get to the right width with your gauge. Thanks for the question, and please let me know how it goes so I can adjust the pattern.
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ReplyDeleteI have completed steps 1 and 2. Not sure about the finished step and the fold lines. Please explain.
ReplyDeleteYes, you sew the short end of Rectangle 1 to the long edge of the other rectangle (2) as shown in the diagram. Then the short end of rectangle 2 to the long edge of rectangle 1. Which makes it fold over, and leaves a hole in the middle for your head. Please let me know if that helped.
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