Wheatsheaf Poncho
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The poncho can be worn buttoned at the shoulder, or with buttons to the front as a cape or with buttons to create a sleeved shug.
I used Aran weight yarn, it’s important to get gauge of approx 18 x 24 using larger needles, I used 5.5mm.
Tension/Gauge
Body of poncho in cable pattern unstretched.
18sts x 28 rows = 3 in x 5.25 in/7.5 cm x 13.5 cm with 5.5mm/US9
17sts x 24 rows = 4 x 4 in/10 x 10cm in stocking stitch with 5.5mm needles after blocking.
Chart A or B should measure approximately 4.5 in/11.5cm wide after blocking.
About this design
Worked bottom up in one piece with icord and ribbed bands, with buttonholes added.
Sizes: S/M, L, XL, 1XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL.
Size after blocking
Length laid flat
50, 54, 50, 64, 70, 75, 84 (adjustable)
127, 137, 152, 163, 178, 190.5, 213 cm
700, 890, 1180, 1490, 1800, 1940, 2420
I used Aran weight yarn, it’s important to get gauge of approx 18 x 24 using larger needles, I used 5.5mm.
Needles and Notions:
5.5mm/US9 needles, tapestry needle, 12 (14, 16 ,16, 18, 20, 22) 1 in/2.5 cm buttons.Tension/Gauge
Body of poncho in cable pattern unstretched.
18sts x 28 rows = 3 in x 5.25 in/7.5 cm x 13.5 cm with 5.5mm/US9
17sts x 24 rows = 4 x 4 in/10 x 10cm in stocking stitch with 5.5mm needles after blocking.
Chart A or B should measure approximately 4.5 in/11.5cm wide after blocking.
About this design
Worked bottom up in one piece with icord and ribbed bands, with buttonholes added.
Sizes: S/M, L, XL, 1XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL.
Size after blocking
Length laid flat
50, 54, 50, 64, 70, 75, 84 (adjustable)
127, 137, 152, 163, 178, 190.5, 213 cm
Approximate Yards used
700, 890, 1180, 1490, 1800, 1940, 2420