Length 33 (36) inches [83.75 (91.5) cm] at center point Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
CORRECTIONS: (applied Sep 30, 2005)
Mock Granny
Stitch Pattern (multiple of 4 sts + 2)
Row 1 WS K2tog, k to last 2
sts, k2tog – 2 sts decreased.
Note: For L-1X Size Only The first time Row
1 is worked, two extra decreases are needed to accommodate
pattern. Work Row 1 of L-1X the first time only as follows: K2tog,
k2tog, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2tog.
PONCHO SECTION (Make 4)
Cast on 108 (126) sts. Work 4 rows of Scalloped Edge Pattern 6
times. Work Mock Granny Stitch Pattern 22 (27) times until there
are a total of 18 sts. Place remaining 18 sts on a st holder to
work neck later.The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
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GAUGE:
11 sts + 18 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in St 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 p into same yo. Drop yo from needle.
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.
Note: For L-1X Size Only The first time Row 1 is worked, two extra decreases are needed to accommodate pattern. Work Row 1 of L-1X the first time only as follows: K2tog, k2tog, k to
last 4 sts, k2tog, k2tog.
Row 2 Repeat row 1 – 2 sts decreased. Row 3 P 1, * p2tog, yo, p2tog; rep from * to last st, p 1. Row 4 K 1, * k 1, (k 1, p 1) in yo, k 1, rep from * to last st, k 1.
Note It is important to keep track of your increases and decreases, which vary from row to row:
Rows 1 and 2 each decrease 2stitches per row.
Row 3decreases 1 stitch each repeat.
Row 4increases 1 stitch each repeat.
Repeat Rows 1-4 for Mock Granny Stitch Pattern.
There are a total of 4 decreases each time Rows 1 – 4 are completed
NOTES:
Poncho is made in 4 sections which are then sewn tog.
PONCHO SECTION (Make 4)
Cast on 108 (126) sts. Work 4 rows of Scalloped Edge Pattern 6 times. Row 1 of Mock Granny Stitch PatternFor L-1X size only – k2tog at beg and end of Row 1 – this makes an extra decrease on each side of section to accommodate pattern. Work Row 1 of Mock Granny Stitch Pattern across row – 106 (126) sts. Then work evenly in Mock Granny Pattern 22 (27) times until there are a total of 18 sts. Place remaining 18 sts on a st holder to work neck later.
FINISHING
Sew sections together from bottom of Scalloped Edge to neck, leaving one of the four seams open. Slip all neck sts onto needle. K 72 sts every row until neck edging measures 2 inches [5 cm], ending RS facing. Bind off all sts loosely in k.
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