The perfect coat for the first day of fall, the poncho coat combo makes for an intriguing fashion piece. Fashionable straps with buttons allow this poncho to take shape while allowing arm slits for added movement.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

Medium weight yarnYarn: Schachenmayr Trachtenwolle (63% Wool, 37% Polyacrylic; 202 yards 185 meters/100 grams): Color #14 Braun Antik (8 (9, 10 balls)

Needles: US size 6 (4.0 mm) 40” circular needles

Notions: 10 markers (marker 1), 4 different markers (marker 2), 18 removable markers as button markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle, eighteen 1” buttons, sewing thread, sewing needle to attach buttons.

Special Stitches: Moss Stitch; Make one left (M1L); Make one right (M1R); Make Buttonhole

Pattern Notes ~ This pattern is worked in rows from the top down. After the front slit ends, a few rounds are worked, then the pattern is divided again in rows for a front and a back panel as well as two arm panels.

Finishing ~ Attach the bar tacks to the buttons to form a poncho or a sweater. Play with the options and enjoy your new autumnal companion!