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Inspiration:
I have been holding on to my Japanese stitch bible for quite some time. I must admit, the symbols in it are intimidating and a bit discouraging at times. I decided to plunge in…The book encouraged me to play with knitting through the back loop, eyelets and this fantastic yoke emerged. Featuring stranded knitting as well, as I can’t live without colour.

My go-to fiber is always Malabrigo. The colours complement my “Tundra” beautifully. I hope it inspires you to venture into their fabulous range of colours. Rios or Arroyo is a perfect aran/sport “work horse” and being the pattern has lace eyelets, it won’t be too heavy or warm. Easy, quick to knit up on larger needles. It won’t bore, I assure.

Sizes:
Smallest size provided outside bracket, subsequent sizes inside the bracket in consecutive order. If one number is provided, it applies to all sizes. For ease of tracking, I recommend highlighting your size.

S/SM, M/ML, L/LXL, XL/2XL

Sample knitted in size S/SM. To choose what size to knit, measure the outer circ. at bust with arms down loosely by your side. Designed with positive ease.

Finished measurements:

neck circ 19 (20.5, 22.5, 24) inches; 48 (52, 57, 61) cm

Widest point circ 51 (54.5, 57.5, 61) inches; 130 (138, 287.5, 155) cm.

Gauge: 20 st/24 rows in 4”/10cm blocked swatch in charted stranded design, knitted in the round.

Yarn: Malabrigo Rios is “Soft, strong, and washable. This 4-ply yarn is our workhorse! The plies help resist pilling and washability makes it fantastic for frequently worn garments, housewares, as well as children and baby clothes. And like all our yarns, it’s super soft and great for next-to-the-skin wear! Spun from our premium super wash merino, it comes in an array of watercolor-multi, semi-solid, and variegated colorways.“

210 yards (192 meters) in 1- 100g skein.

Colours/ Amounts needed:
Yerba 1 (2, 2, 2) skeins

Camel 1 (2, 2, 2) skeins

Optional:Malabrigo Arroyo can also be used, in the same gauge (recommended needle size 6US (4mm) if using Arroyo).

Arroyo is a sport weight, 100g skein contains 335 yards (306m).

Amounts needed are:
Main colour 1(1,1,1)
Contrast Colour 1 (1,1,1)

Notions:
• Size 7 US (4.5 mm) circulars, 16” (40cm) cord for neck (smaller circumference), increase cord length as amount of sts increase, or needles as needed for preferred alternate methods (e.g. Magic loop, two circulars)
• Markers, 1 to denote beginning of the round (different colour), others (optional) to denote each chart repeat,
• Darning needle to weave in ends.

Level of difficulty: Intermediate

Skills required:
• Reading chart for working stranded colorwork technique
• Lace chart reading is recommended; however, lace is both written out and charted,
• Working in the round,
• Purl, knit, St st and reverse St st,
• Simple increases,
• Long tail Cast on,
• Bind off purl wise,

Notes about construction:

Poncho is worked top down, in the round in one piece. Featuring hidden increases in the lace segment. Middle section contains simple stranded knitting, followed by additional increases before reaching final circumference in the bottom lace segment.