Alaskan Poncho by MaDonna Marie

Alaskan Poncho

Knitting
January 2016
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
850 - 900 yards (777 - 823 m)
one size
English
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Stunning faux fur poncho for that special evening out or heading to the grocery store. The buttoned design allows for easy entry, prevents messing up your hair, and gives you the ability to wear as a turtleneck or cowl.

Details

  • one-size-fits-most pattern
  • knit back and forth, top down -top-down design, allows you to customize the neck shoulder, and bodice lengths
  • a circular needle is used ONLY to accomodate the large number of stitches
  • faux fur is optional but isn’t it smashing with this extra touch

What you Need to Know

  • approximately 800 yds (732m) your favorite chunky yarn
  • yarn used: Berroco Vintage Chunky, Berrocco Inca Tweed, Cascade 128
  • 100 yds (91m) of faux fur- Lion Brand “romance”
  • needles: 6.5mm (US 10.5)-32” circular to accommodate the number of stiches
  • gauge 14 x 18=4” (10cm)
  • measurement: 30”(75cm) center length (front/back), 80”(203cm) circumference
  • no chart reading; all instructions are clearly written

Notions

  • 8 beautiful buttons (23mm)
  • 4 stitch markers

Skills Needed

  • advanced beginner- intermediate project
  • knit, purl, ribbing, increasing, seed stitch, 2 stitch cable (no need for cable needle), and of course cast on/off
  • all techniques are included in pattern
  • no chart reading