Australian Knitting — January 2016

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WORKING PATTERN

PONCHO(MAKE 2 PIECES, BEG AT

LOWER EDGE)

Using 6.50mm needles, cast on 101sts.

Knit 1 row (WS).

Beg Patt

Row 1: RS – K1, * yfwd, K2tog, rep

from * to end.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts,

K2tog. = Decrease 2 sts.

Row 4: P2tog, purl to last 2 sts,

P2tog. = Decrease 2 sts.

Row 5: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts,

K2tog. = Decrease 2 sts.

Row 6: Purl.v

Rows 1 to 6 incl form patt.

Cont in patt until for 41 sts rem,

ending with a 6th row.

Knit 1 row.

Cast off knitways.

RUFFLE

With RS facing and using 6.00mm

needles, knit up 101 sts evenly along

cast on edge.

Row 1: WS – Knit.

Row 2: Knit into front and back of

each st. 202 sts.

Note – If this number of sts does not

fit comfortably on pair of needles, we

suggest using a circular needle. Work

in rows, not rounds.

Knit 4 rows garter st (every row knit).

Row 7: K1, * yfwd, K2tog, rep from *

to last st, K1.

Row 8: Knit. Cast off.

Work ruffle along cast on edge of

other piece.

MAKING UP

Do not press. Using a wool sewing

needle and back-stitch, join the 2

pieces tog along angled (shaped)

edges, noting to carefully match

pattern – this forms centre front and

back seams.

Sew in all loose ends.

Rare Yarns

Ph: NZ – +64 3 548 7273

http://www.rareyarns.co.nz

Princess Poncho – Rare Yarns

Princess Poncho

Easy and fun in 10 ply.

Gorgeous colours.

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