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Lace Poncho
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Chunky
Pattern Number: 40461
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large
1 rectangle, 18 1/4" wide x 49 (52, 55) inches long [47 x 124.5 (132, 139.5) cm]
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: None
MATERIALS
630-402 Wool-Ease Chunky Yarn: Wheat Natural with tiny strands of black
Quantity needed: 2 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 12.98
Alternative Quantity: (3, 3)
Lion Brand Knitting Needles Size 11 [8 mm]
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 5.95
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59
GAUGE:
12 sts + 16 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in Lace Pattern. 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 less 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.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and k them together.
PATTERN STITCH
Lace Pattern (multiple of 6 sts)
Row 1 (right side) *K 1, yo, ssk; repeat from *.
Row 2 and all wrong side rows Purl.
Row 3 *K 2, yo, ssk, k 2; repeat from *.
Row 5 *K 3, yo, ssk, k 1; repeat from *.
Row 6 Purl.
Repeat Rows 1-6 for Lace Pattern.
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INSTRUCTIONS
PONCHO
Cast on 56 sts.
Row 1 Slip first st as if to knit, knit to end.
Work Row 1 for 6 rows total.
Pattern Row 1 Slip first st as if to knit, knit 3, work Lace Pattern Row 1 to last 4 sts, knit 4.
Pattern Row 2 Slip first st as if to knit, knit 3, work Lace Pattern Row 2 to last 4 sts, knit 4.
Continue in pattern as established until piece measures 48 (51, 54) inches [122 (129.5, 137) cm] from beginning.
Work Row 1 of Poncho Pattern 5 times. Bind off loosely.
FINISHING
Sew short end to side edge. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
k = knit
st(s) = stitch(es)
yo = yarn over
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