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Créme de la Créme
crème de la crème
Luscious alpaca and wool yarn and a stunning stitch pattern create a decadent cover-up. The optional arm warmers are the pièce de résistance.
#9
DROP STITCH PONCHO AND ARM WARMERS
This matching set provides as much cozy coverage as a sweater, but with tons of versatility. Knit in a bulky yarn, it works up quickly, making it an ideal gift for a chilly friend.
WHAT YOU NEED
Yarn
Bulky by Blue Sky Alpacas, 3 1/2oz/100g hanks, each approx 45yd/41m (alpaca/wool) in #1002 silver mink YARN WT = 6
• 6 (7) hanks for poncho
• 2 (3) hanks for arm warmers
GAUGE
Poncho
8 sts and 12 rnds to 4”/10cm over drop st using size 15 (10mm) circular needle.
Arm warmers
9 sts and 11 rnds to 4”/10cm over k1, p1 rib using size 15 (10mm) dpns (unstretched).
Take time to check gauge.
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