Trinity Knit Poncho Pattern
This Trinity Knit Poncho Pattern really has the trifecta: beauty, simplicity, and versatility. Whether you're looking for cool knitting patterns to wear daily, or a special knit for a special occasion, this is the poncho to knit. The gorgeous, pale pink color shown will add a feminine touch to any pair of jeans, but if you're looking for something a bit fancier, try knitting it in a deep blue or black and wearing it with a long dress. This easy knitting pattern is perfect for beginners and advanced knitters alike, so there's no reason to be shy.
Knitting Needle Size3 or 3.25 mm, 5 or 3.75 mm
Yarn Weight(0) Lace (33-40 stitches to 4 inches). Includes crochet thread.
Gauge23 sts and 32 rows to 10 cm measured over patt using 3 3/4 mm (US 5) needles.
Finished SizeTo fit bust: S-M: 81-97 cm, 32-38 in, L-XL: 102-117 cm, 40-46 in, XXL: 122-127 cm, 48-50 in
Materials List
- Kidsilk Haze 8, 9, 10 x 25gm
- 1 pair 3 1/4 mm (no 10) (US 3) needles
- 1 pair 3 3/4 mm (no 9) (US 5) needles
Instructions
PANELS (make 2)
Using 3 3/4 mm (US 5) needles cast on 112 [125:138] sts.
Work in g st for 2 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Next row (RS): K3, *K2tog, yfwd, K5, yfwd,sl 1, K1, psso, K4, rep from * to last 5 sts, K2tog, yfwd, K3.
Now work in patt as folls:
Row 1 (WS): K2, P to last 2 sts, K2.
Row 2: K3, *yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K3, K2tog, yfwd, K1, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K3, rep from * to last 5 sts, yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K3.
Row 3: As row 1.
Row 4: K3, *K2tog, yfwd, K2, K2tog, yfwd, K1, (yfwd, sl 1, K1, psso) twice, K2, rep from * to last 5 sts, K2tog, yfwd, K3.
These 4 rows form patt.
Cont in patt until panel meas 133.5 [141.5: 145.5] cm, ending with RS facing for next row.
Work in g st for 2 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Cast off.
(Note: For left side of garment, use the cast-on edge as the front hem edge, and the cast-off edge as the back hem edge. For right side of garment, use the cast-on edge as the back hem edge, and the cast-off edge as the front hem edge.)
Making Up
Press garment. Using back stitch, or mattress stitch if preferred, join centre front seam by joining panels together along row-end edges from front hem edge to a point 32 [35: 36] cm up from hem edge. Mark points along these inner row-end edges 55 [59: 61] cm down from back hem edges – there should be 47 [48: 49] cm between marked points and top of centre front seam.
Neckband
With RS facing and using 3 1/4 mm (US 3) needles, pick up and knit 117 [121: 121] sts down left panel row-end edge from marker to top of centre front seam, place marker on needle, then 117 [121: 121] sts up right panel row-end edge from top of centre front seam to marker. 234 [242: 242] sts.
Row 1 (WS): P2, *K2, P2, rep from * to end.
Row 2: *K2, P2, rep from * to within 5 sts of marker, K2, P1, K2tog, slip marker onto right needle, sl 1, K1, psso, P1, K2, **P2, K2, rep from ** to end.
These 2 rows set position of rib and beg V neck shaping.
Keeping rib correct, cont as folls:
Row 3: Rib to within 1 st of marker, P2 (Marker is between these 2 sts), rib to end.
Row 4: Rib to within 2 sts of marker, K2tog, slip marker onto right needle, sl 1, K1, psso, rib to end.
Rep last 2 rows 8 times more, then first of these rows again, ending with RS facing for next row. 214 [222: 222] sts.
Cast off in rib, still decreasing either side of marker as before.
Remove marker.
Join centre back seam by joining row-end edges from top of neckband to back hem edges of panels.
Along outer (unjoined) row-end edges of panels, mark shoulder fold lines by marking points 67 [71: 73] cm from cast-on/cast-off edges - this is centre of outer row-end edge.
Now mark points 22 [24: 25] cm either side of shoulder markers (to denote base of armhole openings).
Armhole Borders (both alike)
With RS facing and using 3 1/4 mm (US 3) needles, pick up and knit 110 [118: 122] sts evenly along outer row-end edges between markers denoting base of armhole openings.
Row 1 (WS): P2, *K2, P2, rep from * to end.
Row 2: K2, *P2, K2, rep from * to end.
These 2 rows form rib.
Cont in rib for a further 13 rows, ending with RS facing for next row.
Cast off in rib.
Join side seams by joining row-end edges from cast-off edge of armhole borders to points 5 cm below armhole border pick-up row - there should be 40 [42: 43] cm left open below side seams.
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Abbreviations
- g
- garter
- RS
- right side
- WS
- wrong side
- folls
- follows
- P
- purl
- k2tog
- knit 2 together
- yfwd
- yarn forward/yarn over
- sl
- slip
- psso
- pass slipped stitch over
- patt
- pattern