The Knitter - UK (2019-10)

CAROL MELDRUM

Wa lt zer

PATTERN NOTE
The poncho is worked from the neck
downwards, using the Magic Loop
technique throughout.

PONCHO
Using 4.5mm circular needles, 100cm long,
a n d ya r n A , c a s t on 8 8 ( 108 :128) sts.
Pm and join to work in the round taking
care not to twist sts.

NECKBAND
Round 1: K2, P2; rep from to end.
Round 1 forms rib.
Work 1 1 m ore rou n d s i n r i b.

BODY
Change to 5mm circular needles, 100cm
long.
Round 1: K7 ( 9 :10), M1; rep from another
1 1 times, knit to end.
100 ( 120 :140) sts.
Rounds 2 and 3: Knit.

Round 4: *K5, M1, rep from * to end.

120 ( 144 :168) sts.

Knit 1 ( 3 :5) rounds.

Change to 6mm circular needles.

Join in yarn B.

Work next 5 rounds from Chart A using the

Fair Isle technique, stranding the yarn not

in use loosely across the back of the work,

and working the 2-st rep 60 ( 72 :84) times.

Ea c h rou n d i s re a d f rom r i g ht to l e f t;

change colours as indicated on Chart.

Fasten off yarn A. Cont with yarn B only.

Change to 5mm circular needles.

Next round: *M1, K6, rep from * to end.

140 ( 168 :196) sts.

Knit 10 ( 12 :14) rou nds.

Next round: *K7, M1, rep from * to end.

160 ( 192 :224) sts.

Knit 2 ( 2 :4) rounds.

Change to 6mm circular needles, 100cm

long.

Join in yarn C.

Work n e x t 5 rou n d s f rom C h a r t B , work i n g

the 2-st rep 80 ( 96 :112) ti mes.

Fasten off yarn B. Cont with yarn C only.

Change to 5mm circular needles, 100cm

long.

Knit 3 ( 5 :5) rounds.

Next round: *M1, K8, rep from * to end.

180 ( 216 :252) sts.

Knit 10 ( 12 :14) rou nds.

Next round: *K9, M1, rep from * to end.

200 ( 240 :280) sts.

Knit 2 ( 3 :3) rounds.

Change to 6mm circular needles.

Join in yarn D.

Work n e x t 5 rou n d s f rom C h a r t C , work i n g

the 2-st rep 100 ( 120 :140) ti mes.

Fasten off yarn C. Cont with yarn D only.

Change to 5mm circular needles.

Knit 18 ( 21 :24) rounds.

Change to 6mm circular needles.

Join in yarn A.

Work n e x t 5 rou n d s f rom C h a r t D, work i n g

the 2-st rep 100 ( 120 :140) ti mes.

Fasten off yarn D. Cont with yarn A only.

Change to 5mm circular needles.

Knit 6 ( 8 :10) rou nds.

LOWER RIB

Change to 4.5mm circular needles.

Round 1: *K2, P2, rep from * to end.

Work 1 1 m ore rou n d s i n r i b.

Cast off in rib.

MAKING UP

Weave in ends and block gently to

measurements, following any yarn care

instructions on the ball band.

CAROL MELDRUM loves to work with
colour, and her latest design for us is
a cosy yet neat poncho with bright
stripes. Deep horizontal bands of colour
a re l i n ke d by n a r row ve r t i c a l s t r ip e s to
form a tessellating pattern. The project
is worked from the top down, with
ribbed edges, and is knitted in Lopi’s
classic Léttlopi Icelandic wool. This
warm, sturdy and long-lasting yarn is
ideal for outerwear, and is available in
50 solids and subtly heathered colours.

SIZE

CIRCUM-

FERENCE

AT WIDEST

POINT

S M L

118 140 164 cm

46½ 55 64½ in

LENGTH

43½ 50 55 cm

17¼ 19¾ 21¾ in

YARN

Lopi Léttlopi (Aran weight; 100% wool;

100m/110yds per 50g ball)

A ROYAL

FUCHSIA (1705)^222

x50g

BALLS

B APRICOT

(1704)^122

x50g

BALLS

C GLACIER BLUE

HEATHER (1404)^122

x50g

BALLS

D MIMOSA

(1703)^222

x50g

BALLS

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) circular needles,

100cm long

5mm (UK 6/US 8) circular needles,

100cm long

6mm (UK 4/US 10) circular needles,

100cm long

Locking stitch markers

TENSION

17 sts and 24 rounds to 10cm over st st using

5mm needles

YARN STOCKISTS

Lopi c/o Wool Warehouse

01926 882 818 http://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

For general abbreviations, see p89

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