Mock Fair-Isle Poncho and Cowl by Pat Menchini

Mock Fair-Isle Poncho and Cowl

Knitting
October 2021
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
1588 - 1861 yards (1452 - 1702 m)
Poncho width approx. 87 (99, 111) cm
English
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A super simple sideways knitted poncho worked in this amazing mock fair-isle yarn that does all the work for you. A really easy design to knit with rows of stocking stitch interspersed with garter stitch. Top off the design with a separate, touch of luxury cowl, using this baby alpaca yarn worked double on large needles. The cowl is worked in a 6 row pattern using a form of elongated bramble stitch, giving great texture. Full written instructions given.

Poncho Measurements:
Width approx.
87 (99, 111) cm
34¼ (39, 43¾) in

Length approx.
41 (46, 51) cm
16 (18, 20) in

Cowl Measurements:
Width approx.
19 cm
7½ in

Length all round approx.
56-58 cm
22-23 in

Tension:
Poncho
21 sts in width to 10 cm, (4 in) and 1 repeat of the 20 row pattern, to 6 cm, (2½ in) using 4.5 mm needles
Cowl
Approx. 15 sts and 16 rows to 10 cm, (4 in) over patt using 6.5 mm needles and yarn held double

Poncho Yarn:
King Cole Fjord DK (250 metres/ 273 yards per 100g ball)
5 (6, 6) x 100g balls in shade 4545 Stavanger

Cowl Yarn:
King Cole Baby Alpaca DK (100 metres/109 yards per 50g ball)
2 x 50g balls in shade 1788 Sunset