Lion Brand^® Homespun^®

GAUGE:

11 sts + 18 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in Stockinette st (k on RS, p on WS).
12 sts + 16 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in Mock Granny st. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

(K 1, p 1) in yo Knit into yo from previous row, but do not drop yo from needle. Bring yarn to front and purl into same yo. Drop yo from needle. PATTERN STITCHES Scalloped Edge Pattern (multiple of 18 sts) Row 1 (WS) Knit. Row 2 Knit. Row 3 Purl. Row 4 *[K2tog] 3 times, [yo, k 1] 6 times, [k2tog] 3 times; repeat from *. Note There are 6 increases and 6 decreases per repeat; you will have the same number of sts at the end of this row that you did when you began. Repeat Rows 1-4 for Scalloped Edge pattern. Mock Granny Stitch Pattern (multiple of 4 sts + 2) Row 1 (WS) K2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog – 2 sts decreased. Row 2 Repeat Row 1 – 2 sts decreased. Row 3 P 1, *p2tog, yo, p2tog; repeat from * to last st, p 1 – 1 st decreased in each repeat. Row 4 K 1, *k 1, (k 1, p 1) in yo, k 1; repeat from * to last st, k 1 – 1 st increased in each repeat. Note It is important to keep track of your increases and decreases, which vary from row to row: Rows 1 and 2 each decrease 2 stitches per row. Row 3 decreases 1 stitch each repeat. Row 4 increases 1 stitch each repeat. There are a total of 4 decreases each time Rows 1-4 are completed. Repeat Rows 1-4 for Mock Granny Stitch pattern.

NOTES:

Poncho is worked in 4 sections which are then sewn together.

PONCHO SECTION – Make 4

Loosely cast on 90 sts. Knit 1 row. Starting with Row 1, work 4 repeats (16 rows) of Scalloped Edge pattern. Then, starting with Row 1, work 18 repeats (72 rows) of Mock Granny Stitch pattern. Knit across remaining 18 sts. Place sts on holder.

FINISHING

Sew Sections together from bottom of Scalloped Edge to neck, leaving 1 of the 4 seams open.

Neckband Slip all neck sts from holders onto needle – 72 sts. With RS facing, join yarn to right side of neck and knit across all sts. Work in Garter st (knit every row) for 2 inches [5 cm], ending with a RS row. Bind off loosely. Sew remaining Poncho and Neckband seam. Weave in ends.

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