GOING TO THE MOUNTAINS PONCHO

The Going to the Mountains Poncho is one of five patterns in the “My Forever Home” Collection, a collection of DK weight patterns inspired my home state: Montana.

10% of pattern sale profits Nov 8 - Dec 8, 2020 will go to Montana Rescue Mission​ to help the homeless in Montana.

Main Features

• addicting combination of simple colorwork, stockinette, and crossed slip stitch cables representing the snow and mountains of Montana

• very cozy, warm, and easy to warm

• includes 4 sizes from 34” to 60” (86.5 to 152.5 cm) bust

• works up surprisingly quickly in DK weight yarn

• worked in the round

• includes linked video tutorials for the techniques used within the pattern

• includes written and charted instructions that have been test knit and professionally tech edited

• includes a blog post with alternate yarn and color recommendations

ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Going to the Mountains Poncho is a fun, engaging knit that creates the coziest, snuggliest winter accessory – perfect for a weekend in the mountains! It’s basically a perfect-fitting blanket.

The design features crossed slipped stitches representing the mountains, which are surrounded with colorwork motifs representing dirt hiking trails and falling snow. The flow of the colorwork is rhythmic and relaxing, and the slipped cross stitch texture adds interest to the project.

This pattern is worked top down. Learn more about the design inspiration, knitting experience, and wearing experience here.

This pattern includes both written and charted instructions as 2 separate PDF files.

SIZES
Finished Garment Chest Size: 39 (49, 57, 65) in / 99 (124, 145, 165) cm

Length: 21.5 in / 55 cm

The full chest measurement shown is the finished measurement of the garment. The intended ease of the poncho is 5 in / 12.5 cm positive ease at the bust with arms down. This means the intended full chest sizes are 34 (44, 52, 60) in / 86.5 (112, 132, 152.5) cm. If your bust size is not listed, select the next size up from your measurement. The sample shown in the photos is the smallest size (39” / 99 cm bust circumference) on a 34” bust.

YARN
630 (700, 730, 765) yds / 575 (640, 670, 700) m; 275 (300, 315, 330) grams DK weight yarn for MC
290 (325, 340, 350) yds / 265 (295, 310, 320) m; 125 (140, 145, 150) grams DK weight yarn for CC

Designed using Big Sky Yarn Co Squish DK in Pecan and Hayride.

This design was created as a collaboration with Big Sky Yarn Co. If you have the means, I highly recommend checking out their amazing colorway options! Find color recommendations and alternate yarn suggestions here.

GAUGE
18 stitches, 22 rounds = 4” / 10 cm for stockinette stitch

TOOLS
4.5 mm (US size 7) – or size needed to obtain gauge – circular needles, 36” (90 cm) minimum length
Cable needle, optional
Darning needle
10 stitch markers of 2 varieties (type A & type B), 5 stitch markers of each variety

TECHNIQUES
The techniques in this pattern include knitting in the round, simple two-color colorwork, increases, and slipped cross stitches. Before starting the project, I recommend that you should feel comfortable knitting in the round. Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with the other techniques; this is a great project for learning and practicing!

All of my patterns include clear, step-by-step instructions and linked video technique tutorials that walk you through the pattern with confidence. I am also available for pattern support if you have questions.

NOTES
I would like to extend a huge thank you to all of my test knitters and my tech editor for this pattern, Joanna / Precision TE.

Please do not copy, share, or distribute this pattern, as this pattern design is property of Snickerdoodle Knits. You are welcome to sell the knits that you make using this pattern, but I do ask that you provide credit to Snickerdoodle Knits for the pattern and that you link my pattern on Ravelry when you are selling online. Thank you so much for understanding and for your support!

I am happy to help with any questions or concerns that you may have regarding the pattern. My contact information is included in the pattern.

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