Length 33 (36) inches [83.75 (91.5) cm] at center point
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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Martha Stewart 'Coming Home' Poncho: Plus Size
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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.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Martha Stewart 'Coming Home' Poncho: Plus Size Reviewed by cryals1 on 2010-08-12
quick and beautiful, working on my second one right now
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