Add elegance to any between-seasons outfit with the Crimson Wave Capelet Poncho, a versatile layering piece in gorgeous rich hues. This pattern is ideal for knitters of any skill level due to its flat construction, simple seaming and easy-to-memorize stitch pattern. Plus, you can carry the yarn up the sides to minimize ends to weave in. Drape it over cocktail attire for a formal occasion or use it to elevate your favorite casual look.
Time: 14-hour pattern.
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Size (each rectangle): 17” [42,5 cm] wide, 34” [60 cm] long
Gauge: 16.5 sts and 21 rows = 4” [10 cm] in patt with MC after wet blocking.
Materials
Yarn:
Berroco Vintage (52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon); 218 yards [200 meters]/100 g): 51140 Barn House (MC; 2 skeins),
Berroco Aerial Color (65% Mohair Superkid, 35% Silk) 2184 yards [260 meters]/25 g): 34103 Renoir (CC; 2 skeins).
Needles: US size 8 / 5 mm circular needles.
Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle.
Special Stitches
Lace Pattern (see also chart)
Row 1 (RS): K3, *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl2 wyib.
Row 2 (WS): Purl to 2 sts to end, sl2 wyif.
Row 3: K2, *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, sl2 wyib.
Row 4: As Row 2.
Repeat these 4 rows to make pattern.
i-cord bind-off
CO 3 additional sts on left needle, * k2, k2tog tbl, return the 3 sts back onto left needle; rep from * until all sts are BO. Break yarn and pull it through the 3 i-cord sts.
Pattern Notes
The poncho is made by 2 rectangles knitted flat and joined afterwards.
It is not necessary to cut the yarn between stripes. The carried yarn will be hidden during the sewing process.
Pattern
Rectangles (Make 2)
With MC CO 140 sts,
Set-up Rnd (WS): Purl.
Row 1 (RS): K3, *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl2 pw wyib.
Row 2 (WS): P to last 2 st, sl2pw wyif,
Row 3: K2, *yo, k2, ssk, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, sl2 pw wyib.
Row 4: As Row 2.
Rows 5-16: Rep last 4 rows 3 more times.
Rows 17-24: With CC, rep [Rows 1-4] 2 times.
Rows 25-28: With MC, rep [Rows 1-4] 1 time.
Rows 29-64: Rep Rows [17-28] 3 more times.
Rows 65-72: With CC, rep [Rows 1-4] 2 times.
Rows 73-80: With MC, rep [Rows 1-4] 2 times.
BO with i-cord.
Finishing
Cut yarn and weave in ends. Wash and block to desired measurements.
With WS facing sew rectangles edges A-A and B-B as shown in figure.