Bringing in the Wheat Poncho by Helen Firing

Bringing in the Wheat Poncho

Knitting
May 2018
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1148 yards (1050 m)
37” wide by 21” high
English
This pattern is available for free: ep34_bringing_in_the_wheat_poncho.pdf

A one size fits most poncho with an engaging centre lace panel and interesting construction.

MATERIALS
▪ 6 skeins of ESTELLE ALPACA MERINO WORSTED
60% superfine alpaca, 40% merino wool
Approx. 100 g and 175 m per skein
Shown in col: Q64527 Light Silver Heather on
front cover, OR 6 skeins of ESTELLE WORSTED
50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon
Shown in col: Q61204 at back
▪ Circular needle 5mm / US 8, 80 cm / 32” long or
size to obtain gauge
▪ Circular needle 4.5 mm / US 7, 40 cm / 16” long
or size to obtain gauge
▪ 4 locking stitch markers
▪ 1 closed stitch marker
▪ Yarn needle