Pattern Information:
Craft: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Project Type: Ponchos/Capelets/Ruanas
Designer: Amy Christoffers
Two strands of Berroco Providence are held together to create a color-shifting poncho, plus garter stitch and simple intarsia make for easy colorblocking.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 24 (25¾, 27½)" across and 24 (25¾, 27½)" long (after seaming)
[24 (25¾, 27½)" across and 48 (49, 51)" long before seaming]
Shown in 24" size.
YARN
BERROCO PROVIDENCE (50 grs): 5 (5, 6) balls #1106 Roger Williams (MC); 2 balls each (for all sizes) #1125 River Walk (CC1) and #1130 Cliffwalk (CC2)
NEEDLES and NOTIONS
24" (or longer) circular needle, size 9 (5.50 mm) or size to obtain gauge
2 removable stitch markers or safety pins
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
14 sts and 24 rows = 4" in Garter St with yarn held double, after blocking
Yarn Information
Yarn Information
This lightweight tweedy yarn is perfect for all-seasons projects. Merino, baby alpaca, and silk join forces to create a DK-weight yarn that shines in simple and textured stitches.
Made in Italy
Ball Weight: 1.75 oz / 50 g
Ball Length: 191 yds / 175 m
Knitting Gauge: 5-5.75 sts = 1" 20-23 sts & 26-32 rows = 4" (10cm)
Needle Size: 4-6 (US) / 3.5-4 mm
Crochet Gauge: 4.5 sc = 1"
18 sc & 25 rows = 4" (10cm)
Hook Size: G (US) / 4 mm
Yarn Fiber Info: 65% Merino Wool, 20% Baby Alpaca, 15% Silk
Yarn Wash Info: Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.