Northern Lights Poncho by Marly Bird

Northern Lights Poncho

Knitting
October 2016
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
in St st.
US 10 - 6.0 mm
604 - 1208 yards (552 - 1105 m)
Finished Size 54 (62, 70)" circumference at hem and 28 (31, 34)" long. Poncho shown measures 62".
English
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Northern Lights Poncho designed by Marly Bird
A simple pattern creates stunning results with two shades of self-striping yarn. The interplay of colors looks like the shifting lights of the aurora borealis.
Easy
Yarn Weight 4
Finished Size 54 (62, 70)“ circumference at hem and 28 (31, 34)” long. Poncho shown measures 62”.
Yarn Red Heart Boutique Treasure (70% acrylic, 30% wool; 151 yd 138 m/3 ½ oz 100 g): #1913 spectrum (purple; A) and #1919 watercolors (green; B), 2 (3, 4) balls each.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): 24” and 40” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 21 rnds = 4” in St st.