Picket Fence Poncho by Monika Sirna

Picket Fence Poncho

Knitting
February 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette st
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1030 - 1320 yards (942 - 1207 m)
Kids 10-14, Adults: S/M, L/XL
English
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The little secret pathway adorned with overgrown bushes is calling your name, leading to an enchanted picket fence with sweet smelling flowers, entwining sprouts and tender leaves.

Written for fingering weight yarns, Picket Fence Poncho is lightweight perfection for your upcoming day.

Make perfect set with Picket Fence Shawl!

Yarn:
This pattern is suitable for fingering yarn weights, in merino or its blends with cashmere, alpaca or silk.
Sample shown uses: Loft by Brooklyn Tweed, colors: Post Card (gray/purple), Tartan (blue).

Yarn Requirements:
1030 (1200, 1320) yds or 940 (1100, 1210) m

Finished Measurements (relaxed fabric after blocking):
width (neck opening to edge): 23 (25, 27)“/ 58 (64, 69) cm,
length (shoulder fold to edge): 23 (25, 26.5)”/ 58 (64, 67) cm.

Needles:
US 4 (3.5 mm) straight or 32”/80 cm circ, or size necessary to obtain gauge.
US 2 (2.75 mm) straight or 32”/80 cm circ, or two sizes smaller than gauge needles.

Notions: scrap yarn in contrasting color, crochet hook, darning needle, st markers, blocking wires, pins.

Difficulty level:
3 out of 5 (1-easy, 5-dificult)

Pattern includes:

  • Charted instructions.
  • Written instructions.
  • Detail explanation of techniques used.
  • Phototutorial of important steps.
  • Helpful tips on alternating skeins, adjusting size, seaming, fixing mistakes and adding lifeline.

Printing notes:
For more friendly printing layout, the design photos have their own separate page. Please read entire pattern before printing to save ink and paper. There is a chance you will not need to print every page.