Glistening Knit Poncho Pattern

Knit up a beautiful poncho that resembles the clear, night sky.

By: Italian Story Design Team from redheart.com

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By: Italian Story Design Team from redheart.com

This modern poncho is sure to turn heads. The Glistening Knit Poncho Pattern features brilliant sequins against a simple stockinette backdrop. This allows the yarn to really shine! Because the stitches are so simple, this knitted shoulder wrap is perfect for knitters of any skill level. Ponchos like this are perfect for layering in the colder months but also look bohemian and cute in the spring with a pair of shorts and a tank top underneath! Try knitting it in white for a stunning, wintry look, or keep the deep navy color for some romantic appeal.

Easy

Knitting Needle Size10 or 6 mm

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge14 sts = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette st (knit on right side, purl on wrong side). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

Finished Size25½ x 60” (65 x 152.5 cm) when laid flat, before seaming.

Materials List

RED HEART® Luce™ - 3 balls 6312 Notte
Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 6 mm [US 10]
Yarn needle

Instructions

Poncho

Cast on 89 sts.

Row 1 (wrong side): P1, * k1, p1; repeat from * to end.
Row 2: K1, * p1, k1; repeat from * to end.
Work 3 more rows in established rib.

Next 2 rows:
Row 1 (right side): [K1, p1] twice, k to last 4 sts, [p1, k1] twice.
Row 2: [P1, k1] twice, p to last 4 sts, [k1, p1] twice.
Repeat the last 2 rows until piece measures 59” (150 cm), ending after a right side row (Row 1).

Next 2 rows:
Row 1 (wrong side): P1, * k1, p1; repeat from * to end.
Row 2: K1, * p1, k1; repeat from * to end.
Repeat the last 2 rows once more, then bind off all sts in rib pattern.

Finishing

Fold piece in half, and sew together 20” (51 cm) of one long edge working from the corner inward, leaving center 20” (51 cm) unsewn for neck opening.

Weave in all loose ends.