Sans Souci, meaning without worry or care, is an all-over cable and rib poncho knit in fingering weight yarn for the perfect snuggle into knit. Pattern is written for two colours and is perfect for showing off a favourite hand-dyed colourway, alternatively two contrast colours can be used or knit all in the one colour. This pattern invites you to slow down and enjoy the knitting process, falling into the rhythm of the rib and cable pattern.

Yarn
1260 (1383, 1497, 1605) m / 1378 (1512, 1637, 1755) yds fingering weight yarn (MC).
647 (710, 768, 823) m / 708 (776, 840, 900) yds fingering weight yarn (CC).
Sample knit in - Dream in Color, Smooshy with Cashmere, 4ply/fingering weight, 70% Superfine Merino, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon (114g, 366m/400yds), 4 (4, 5, 5) Skeins in Prince William (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3) Skeins in Awesome! Wow! (CC).

Tension
26 sts and 33 rows to 10cm/4” in cable pattern after blocking.

Finished measurement
Size: S (M, L, XL) To fit bust approx: 86-99 (102-114, 117-127, 130-142) cm / 34-39 (40-45, 46-50, 51-56)” Sample knit – S modelled on a 99cm/39” bust.

Needles and notions
3.75mm (US 5) 40cm and 80cm circular knitting needles.
waste yarn or stitch holder.
tapestry needle.
lockable stitch marker.
3 stitch markers.