Poncho by Elaine Eskesen

Poncho

Knitting
January 2007
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with size US 8 (5mm) needles
US 8 - 5.0 mm
850 - 1400 yards (777 - 1280 m)
Small, Medium, Large
English

Pattern Description: “A poncho can be a fun way to try out new yarns, a combinations of textures, and your own personal color choices. I used several kinds of yarn in this poncho to add some interest to it while knitting in a big circle. You cant go wrong when knitting this. I get so many compliments when wearing this simply made project.” p. 70 Fall

Skill Level: Beginner

Suggested Colors: Kathmandu color 124, Kathmandu color 127, Mohair Kiss Ombre color 23063, and Firenze Bouclé color 417.

Additional Materials: stitch markers

Needles: 24” (61cm) circular, and 36” (92cm) circular.

Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
Bottom circumference: 72 1/2” (184cm), 76 1/4” (193.5cm), 80” (203cm)
Finished length: 24” (61cm), 28” (71cm), 30” (76cm)
Skeins of Kathmandu yarn color A 6, 7, 9
Skeins of Kathmandu yarn color B: 2, 2, 3
Skeins of Mohair Kiss Ombre: 3 all sizes
Skeins of Firenze Bouclé: 1 all sizes