MARLING IS a technique where two or more strands of yarn are knitted together, either in different colours or yarn types. Dario Tubiana has used this technique on his bright poncho, to create a sequence of attractive speckled stripes. It’s knitted seamlessly in the round from the top down, using a variety of shades in Rowan’s Hemp Tweed and Kidsilk Haze yarn ranges.

Poncho measures 41cm (16in) around the neck, 150cm (59in) around the hem, and 47cm (18.5in) long (excluding neck).

Shown in:
Rowan Hemp Tweed (DK weight)
A Granite (136); 2 x 50g balls
1 x 50g ball of each:
B Teal (131); C Denim (133); D Plum (132); E Willow (146)
Rowan Kidsilk Haze (Lace weight)
1 x 25g ball of each
F Wicked (599); G Peacock (671); H Bluebird (675);
J Candy Girl (606); K Blushes (583); L Jelly (597)

Needles
4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needles, 40cm and 100cm long