This pattern was originally published as Northwest Wools’ contribution to the 2025 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 6-9, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. This pattern is also available for download as part of the 2025 Pattern Collection: Our Sky Full of Stars

The Age of Aquarius Poncho is a tribute to the peace-and-love era of hippie culture. Its drape calls to mind the bell sleeves of the 1960s, while the zigzagging stripe pattern mimics the astronomical symbol for Aquarius. It’s the perfect groovy accessory for an evening of stargazing or the dawning of a new age. The poncho consists of two identical rectangles, featuring an eye-catching zigzag stripe pattern that’s easy to learn and fun to knit. The top edges are joined with short seams that create peekaboo sleeves, and ribbing connects and finishes the side armhole openings.

Yarn
Color A: 2 skeins Cascade Heritage (75% Superwash Merino/25% Nylon; 437 yards per 100 grams). Lilac model uses Sweet Lavender #5739; black and pink model uses Real Black #5672.
Color B: 2 skeins Fiona Kay Knits Stampede Sock (85% Superwash Merino/15% Nylon; 437 yards per 100 grams). Lilac model uses Moonfish; black and pink model uses Hell is a Teenage Girl.
Total yardage - Color A: 874 yds; Color B: 874 yds (1748)

Needles
US size 5/3.75 mm in both 32” and 40” lengths

Gauge
23 sts x 35 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, blocked; 28 sts x 32 rows = 4” in Zigzag Stripe Pattern, blocked

Notions
13 removable stitch markers
Tape measure

Finished Measurements
42” wide x 18” deep

Skill Level
Intermediate