Honeycomb Knit Poncho Pattern
The Honeycomb Knit Poncho Pattern is a great addition to your wardrobe. You'll love having this cozy poncho, because it's casual enough for jeans but has a hint of metallic sparkle making it nice for an evening out on the town. The simple pattern stitch and jumbo yarn make this a quick knit ideal for those looking for an easy design. This easy knitted poncho also makes a great gift. Since the size fits most women, you won't need to worry about the mechanics of sizing. A simple garter lace pattern produces an eye-catching design you are sure to love. Plus, the color of the poncho is neutral enough to please almost anyone.
NotesPoncho fits most women.
Knitting Needle Size15 or 10 mm
Yarn Weight(7) Jumbo
Gauge8½ sts = 4” (10 cm); 16 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Simple Garter Lace Pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.
Finished SizeFinished Measurements: Neck: 34” (86 cm) Hem: 45” (114 cm) Length: 15” (38 cm)
Materials List
- RED HEART® Boutique Twilight™: 5 balls 9959 Mercury
- Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 10 mm [US 15]
- Yarn Needle, stitch marker
Instructions
Poncho is worked in rows. The 2 pieces (Front and Back) are sew together. When casting on, leave a 25” (64 cm) tail for seaming. When joining Front and Back pieces together, use the “edge st” for seaming.
SPECIAL STITCHES
P2tog = Purl 2 Stitches Together. Purl 2 sts together (decrease).
Yfrn = Yarn Forward Round Needle. Bring yarn forward and wrap around needle. It’s worked as a yarn over when worked between a knit stitch and a purl stitch (increase).
Pattern Stitch
Simple Garter Lace Pattern
(multiple of 4 sts + 2)
All Rows: K2, *yfrn, p2tog, k2; repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat every row.
Poncho
Front and Back (make 2 pieces)
Cast on 48 sts.
Knit 1 row on Wrong Side.
Next Row (Right Side): K1 (edge st), work across row in Simple Garter Lace Pattern to last st, k1 (edge st).
Place stitch marker to mark Right Side of work.
Keeping first and last sts in Stockinette St for edge stitches, and center 46 sts in Simple Garter Lace Pattern, continue until piece measures 14½” (37 cm) from cast on edge, ending with a Wrong Side row.
Next Row (Right Side): Knit across row decreasing 12 sts evenly spaced—36 sts.
Next Row (Wrong Side): Knit all sts.
Next Row (Right Side): Bind off all sts leaving a 25” (64 cm) tail to sew side seam.
Finishing
Join Front and Back pieces together using yarn needle and Mattress St. Sew the “edge sts” together creating a flat, invisible seam. Weave in ends.
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Abbreviations
- cm
- centimeters
- k
- knit
- k2tog
- knit 2 sts together
- p
- purl
- st(s)
- stitch(es)
- St st
- Stockinette stitch
- yfrn
- yarn forward around needle
- * or **
- repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated