The variation in the cable is achieved by changing the intervals of crossing stitches. Try it with the same stitch count using different yarn.

This poncho is made by working seamlessly in the round, from the bottom up.

Materials
A (with fringe):
BIG BALL Natural by Daruma (Acrylic 100 %, 112 m / 80 g < Bulky / 12 ply (7 wpi)>) Color #102 450 g
B (without fringe):
Merino Style Gokubuto by Daruma (Wool 100 %, 65 m / 40 g < Aran / 10 ply (8 wpi)>) color #305 270 g

Needles
A: 5.7 mm knitting needles
B: 4.8 mm knitting needles

Finished measurements
A: Hem circumference: 160 cm, Length: 55 cm (including fringe)
B: Hem circumference: 128 cm, Length: 33 cm

Gauge
A: in pattern stitch 16 sts, 19 rows = 10 cm
B: in pattern stitch 20 sts, 24 rows = 10 cm

Please download basic information on how to read Japanese charted patterns:
http://www.tezukuritown.com/nihonvogue_ravelry/doc/Japane...