Meet the Frostina Poncho and Ember Cowl! This poncho and companion cowl was designed to take you on a journey through the beautiful collection of mini skeins found in the Chelsea Yarns Advent Calendar kit. As each day in the calendar unveils a new color, each day of this pattern unveils a new texture to knit with your color of the day. At the conclusion you’ll have a vibrant, cozy statement piece that reflects the magic of this frosty season.

Together, the Frostina Poncho and Ember Cowl make a fabulous and festive ensemble that’s as enjoyable to wear as it is to knit! Please accept this invitation to slow down, enjoy the process, and create a truly special cherished piece for you or someone you love’s handmade wardrobe.

Materials

Frostina Poncho

Yarn:

• 22 Mini Skeins of Chelsea Yarns Sock Fingering Weight - Approx. 80-90 yards per mini skein, 75% Merino, 25% Nylon.

• 2,(3) skeins of Chelsea Luxe 80/10/10 Fingering Weight - 80% SW Merino, 10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere, 1200 yards / 100 grams, sample shown in Sunken Treasure.

• 1 skein of Chelsea Yarns Mohair Lace Weight - 460 yards (421 meters), 70% Goat Mohair & 30% Silk, sample in Rose Gold.

Needles / Notions:

US size 10 (6 mm) 32”- 40”/ 81 cm - 101 cm circular knitting needles (or size needed to achieve gauge)

Tapestry needle for sewing seams
2 Stitch markers (for pattern repeats)
1 progress keeper

Finished Sizes:

Size 1 - Each rectangle: 19” /48 cm wide x 34” / 86 cm long
Size 2 - Each rectangle: 25” / 63 cm wide x 40”/ 102 cm long

The Ember Cowl is a separate pattern listed on a another page.

Materials

Ember Cowl

Yarn:

• 1 skein of Chelsea Luxe 80/10/10 Fingering Weight - 80% SW Merino, 10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere, 400 yards / 100 grams (about 280 yds), sample in Sunken Treasure.

• 3 mini skeins of Chelsea Yarns Glitter Sock Fingering Weight - Approx. 80-90 yards per mini skein, 75% Merino, 20% Nylon, 5% Stellina.

• 1 skein of Chelsea Yarns Mohair Lace Weight - 460 yards (421 meters), 70% Goat Mohair & 30% Silk (about 280 yds), sample in Rose Gold.

• 1 skein Kremke Soul Wool Stellaris, 47% viscose 41% polyester 12% metallic yarn 560 meters 25 grams (about 280 yds), sample in Rose Gold.

Needles / Notions:

US 8 (5 mm) 16” to 32”/ 41 cm to 81 cm circular knitting needles (or sizes needed to achieve gauge)

US 9 (5.5 mm) 16” to 32”/ 41 to 81 cm circular knitting needles (or sizes needed to achieve gauge)

US 10 (6 mm) 16” to 32”/ 41 to 81 cm circular knitting needles (or sizes needed to achieve gauge)

1 stitch marker to mark BOR
Tapestry needle

Gauge:

US Size 8 (5mm) needle: 18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in 3X3 rib stitch with AC, MC, Mohair and Kremke yarn held together.

US Size 9 (5.5 mm)needle: 15 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in 3X3 rib stitch with AC, MC, Mohair and Kremke yarn held together.

US Size 10 (6 mm) needle: 12 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in 3X3 rib stitch with AC, MC, Mohair and Kremke yarn held together.

Size:

One Size

Finished Size:

12” / 30 cm from top of the neck to the hem.

12” / 30 cm wide at the top neck width to 21”/ 53 cm wide at the bottom shoulder hem.