Camden Hills Poncho
Camden Hills Poncho
Knit seamlessly from the bottom up, Elizabeth Smith's oversized poncho features a simple lace repeat to add visual interest to a cozy layering garment.
Stitch pattern is both charted and has written instructions.
Shown in size S/M
SIZES
Directions are for women’s size Small/Medium. Changes for sizes Large/X-Large and 2X/3X are in parentheses.
To Fit Bust Size: [32 to 40]([42 to 50]-[52 to 60])"
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Front/Back Width – 28¼(30¾-33½)"
Circumference – 56½(61½-67)"
Front Length – 25¾(26¾-27¾)"
Back Length – 27¾(28¾-29¾)"
Note: This garment was designed with considerable positive ease. Choose a size based on the "To Fit Bust Size" measurements.
YARN
BERROCO ULTRA WOOL (100 grs): 5(6-7) balls #33109 Fog
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
24" and 32" circular needles, size 8 (5.00 mm) or size to obtain gauge
24" circular needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) or 1 size smaller than that used to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
18 sts and 26 rows/rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle
To save time, take time to check gauge.
NOTE
Poncho is knit from the bottom-up, featuring a split hem with longer back. Each front and back hem is worked separately and then joined to work in the round after the split. Body is worked in one piece to the underarms, then each front/back is worked separately to the shoulders. The 3 needle bind-off is used to attach front and back shoulders together.
Camden Hills Poncho, booklet version ONLY (PDF has been corrected)
In Joining Rnd, both instances where it says "LH needle," it should say "RH needle."
- Yarns Used:Berroco Ultra® Wool
- Designer:Elizabeth Smith
- Skill Level:Intermediate
- Craft:Knit
- Project Type:Ponchos/Capelets/Ruanas