Wrap yourself in effortless elegance with this light and lovely poncho knitting pattern! Perfect for beginners, the design features a simple yet charming lace pattern, making it an enjoyable and quick knit. The soft, airy mohair, held double with another yarn, creates a cozy yet lightweight layer that’s perfect for extending your favorite dresses into the cooler months. This versatile poncho drapes beautifully over any outfit, adding warmth without bulk and a touch of femininity to your look. With just a few evenings of knitting, you’ll have a chic and practical piece ready to wear all season long!

SKILL

Beginner looking to develop their skills

MATERIALS

Drops brushed Alpaca Silk Aran 77% Alpaca, 23% Silk 50% Wool, 50% Rayon from Bamboo Colours: Curry (no. 19) Light Grey (no. 14) 140 m (153 yds)/25 gms (0.80 oz).

Cheval Blanc Bamboulène Sport 50% wool, 50% rayon from Bamboo 100m (120 yds)/50 gms (1.76 oz)

2 balls of Curry and 1 ball of Grey used in the example – 420 m/460 yds. Alpaca/silk plus 1 ball of Bamboulène which will give a good contrast; for substitutions, choose ideally something smooth and shiny as a contrast yarn.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

5mm (US 8)
Stitch markers, darning needle for weaving in ends and sewing together neck edge, row counter.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Width at neckline: 19 ins/49 cms
Width at hem: 56 ins/142 cms
Depth neckline to hem: 22.5 ins. /58 cms

GAUGE

20sts x 25 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in leaf pattern. Note: gauge is taken after blocking

CONSTRUCTION

Dances with Leaves is knit flat and then sewn together upon completion. Starting at the neck with ribbing, the poncho is increased to shoulder width and you then start the lace pattern. The pattern is written with both charted and written instructions for the lace.

This is an ideal first pattern if you are looking to start in lace, as it is not too demanding and has great impact. If you can knit stitches together and do yarn overs, you are good to go.