TRANSUMANZA - poncho
My poncho is designed without any side-opening; I applied a bold rhomboidal geometrical motif to it. It is a motif that comes with some twists and rotations from the same sketch from which my Gradient mesh designs originated.
As the motif has a large repeat, I found that a poncho was the perfect garment that would enhance the pattern; on the other hand, the pattern is giving a modern feature to an old traditional cloak.
I chose to knit Transumanza with green and blue shades, which reflect the colours seen by the shepherds and sheep in springtime migration.
I set up another palette with autumnal colours, reflecting the second yearly transumanza.

Yarn
Fingering woollen yarn, 100m / 109yds per 25g, WPI = 14, in two shades.

Yarn used for the sample: Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% Wool; 30% Mohair; 100m / 109yds per 25g ball) in shades:
A Hirst (182 g)
B Garth (33 g)
C Ardlui (44 g)
D Tarbet (44 g)
E Lochan (24.5 g)

Needles and notions
2 gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working in the round (for the lower edge rib you will need a very long cable, at least 150cm / 60in)
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Gauge
31 stitches and 33 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stranded stockinette in the round on gauge-size needle(s)
Use 3.25mm needle(s) as a starting point for swatching.

Size
Max Height: 77.5cm / 301/2in
Max Length: 85cm / 331/2in

Pattern Notes
The poncho is constructed with two identical rectangular panels, each of them is knitted in the round and then steeked. After steeking, the two panels are sewn together to poncho shape. The lower edge and the neck are finished off with 1x1 rib.
Special Techniques
Steek
Joining with mattress stitch a Selvedge Edge to a Bind Off

Technical Editing: Frauke Urban
Design, Photography and Graphics: Claudia Fiocchetti

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PLEASE NOTE: the pattern is for personal use only