This super fashionable poncho is worked from the bottom up, in two rectangles that are connected at the shoulders using a three-needle bind off. The front has neckline shaping, thus is not a “real” rectangle. The garter stitch cowl neck is worked by picking up stitches around the neckline. Two large buttons close the sides.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL)
The poncho is designed to fit actual chest circumference of 32-34 (36, 38, 40-42) (44-46, 48-50, 52-54)”

Poncho Dimensions:
Front/Back Width: 23 (24, 26, 27)(29, 30, 32)”
Front/Back Height: 28 (29, 29, 30) (30, 30, 30) “
Cowl Circumference: 31 (31, 31, 31)(32, 33, 33)”
Cowl Height: 8” (all sizes)

Gauge: 18 sts & 28 rows /4” in stockinette stitch on size U.S. 8 (5 mm) needles

Yarn: Cascade Yarns Alpaca Lana D’Oro (50% Alpaca, 50% Wool)(219 yds/230m per skein) - 5 (5, 6, 6)(7, 7, 8) skeins

Needles: U.S. 8 (5 mm) cirular needle in 16” and 32” length or size needle to get gauge

Notions:
Two 2-3” buttons that match the yarn
Spare circular needles (to hold stitches and to use for three needle should BO)
Tapestry needle