Taos Valley Poncho by Marie Greene

Taos Valley Poncho

Knitting
January 2024
Wool Recipes - Organic Sport
Sport (12 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1700 - 1800 yards (1554 - 1646 m)
One size fits most
English

Watch the rhythm of a textured landscape come to life on your needles! The Taos Valley Poncho is an instantly flattering, asymmetrical poncho is a steady, mindful knit that features a gorgeous combination of color and texture. Tuck stitches create a dance of light and shadow across your fabric, while duplicate stitch details adds interest.

This pattern is part of a workshop, available here: https://oliveknits.thinkific.com/courses/taos-valley-work...

Skill Level
Intermediate

Size
One size fits most

Yarn

  • Main Color - 1300 yards (4 skeins) of Wool Recipes by Olive Knits - sport weight merino wool
  • CC1 - Contrast Color 1 – 165 yards of Wool Recipes by Olive Knits - 100% organic sport weight merino wool
  • CC2 - Contrast Color 2 – 165 yards of Wool Recipes by Olive Knits - 100% organic sport weight merino wool
  • AC - Accent Color – 80 yards of Wool Recipes by Olive Knits - 100% organic sport weight merino wool
  • Pictured: Cream (MC), Peach (CC1), Teal (CC2) and Dark Brown (AC)

Gauge

  • 22-23 sts and about 28-30 rows in 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch with largest needle, blocked
  • Note: Gauge is not essential, but may affect yarn consumption. Adjust needle sizes as necessary.

Needles

  • US Size 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles, 32-40 in (80- 100 cm) length
  • US Size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, 32-40 in (80-100 cm) length

Finished Measurements, blocked

  • 30.5 in (76.25 cm) across, folded/seamed
  • Approximately 22 in (55 cm) top of shoulder to lower edge