PATTERN STITCH Seed Stitch (multiple of 2 stitches) Row 1 *Knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * across row. Row 2 *Purl 1, knit 1; repeat from * across row. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for Seed Stitch.PONCHO Piece 1 With A, cast on 42 stitches. Work 6 rows in Seed Stitch. Changing to Stockinette Stitch, work 2 more rows. Changing to 2 strands of B and 1 strand of C held together, work 4 rows in Garter Stitch (knit every row). Change back to A and work 8 rows in Stockinette Stitch. Continue as established, working 4 rows in Garter Stitch with 2 strands of B and 1 strand of C held together, then 8 rows in Stockinette Stitch with A until 8 stripes of Fun Fur have been worked.Next Row (right side) With A, work 2 rows in Stockinette Stitch, then work 6 rows in Seed Stitch. Piece should measure approximately 27 inches [68.5 cm] long. Bind off all stitches loosely (bound-off edge). Piece 2 Work as for Piece 1.FINISHING With right sides facing, hold bound-off edge of Piece 1 to left side of Piece 2. Starting at outside edge of Piece 1 and beginning of Piece 2, seam for 13 inches [33 cm] in toward center (see diagram), leaving 6 inches [15 cm] closest to neck open; this will become collar flap. With right sides facing, repeat for other side by holding point A on Piece 1 to point A on Piece 2, and point B on Piece 1 with point B on Piece 2, then seaming in 13 inches [33 cm] as for other side.  Neck Opening
Fold flap (unsewn corner) of one side down to right side and sew in place. Repeat for other side.
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