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Home : Patterns : Martha Stewart 'Coming Home' Poncho: Plus Size
 

Free Knitting Pattern
Martha Stewart 'Coming Home' Poncho: Plus Size

Lion Brand® Homespun®
Pattern #: 50189-2K.

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy

SIZE: 1X, 2X, 3X
Circumference 24 inches [61 cm] at neck edge

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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A plus sized version of the poncho that Martha wore going home and on her 'Poncho' show!

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*Homespun (Article #790) is a uniquely-textured bulky weight yarn that works up quickly and easily. 98% acrylic, 2% polyester; packaged in 6 oz/170g (185 yd/167m) pull skeins.

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•  790-320 Homespun Yarn: Regency   balls $ 29.95  
Lion Brand Knitting Needles Size 11 [8 mm]   $ 5.95  
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)   $ 3.59  
Lion Brand Stitch Holders   $ 5.99  
 
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Martha Stewart 'Coming Home' Poncho: Plus Size

Lion Brand® Homespun®

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.

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.

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 2 stitches per row.
  • Row 3 decreases 1 stitch each repeat.
  • Row 4 increases 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 Pattern For 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
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beg = begin(s)(ning) dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing) k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 together rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together WS = wrong side
yo = yarn over  


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