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BACK

Using 5.5mm circular needle,

cast on 151 sts

Work backwards and forwards in

rows as folls:

£ K one row

Work in patt as folls:

£ Row 1 (RS): k3, [k2, yfwd,

skpo, k1, k2tog, yfwd, k1] to

last four sts, k

£ Row 2: k3, p to last

three sts, k

£ Row 3: k3, [k1, yfwd, skpo,

yfwd, s2kpo, yfwd, k2tog, yfwd]

to last four sts, k

£ Row 4: k3, p to last

three sts, k

£ Row 5: k3, [k1, yfwd, s2kpo,

yfwd] to last four sts, k

£ Row 6: k3, p to last

three sts, k

£ Rows 7-8: as Rows 5-

Last eight rows form patt

£ Cont in patt without shaping

until Back meas 70cm from

cast on edge, ending after

a Row 4 or 8

Leave sts on holder

FRONT

Work as Back until 26 rows

fewer have been worked,

ending after a WS row

Shape front neck

Change to 5.5mm

straight needles

£ Next row: patt 71, turn and

work on these sts, for irst side

of front neck

£ Next row: patt to end

£ Next row: patt to last

two sts, skpo

MEASUREMENTS & SIZES
Width: 92cm
Length: 70cm

KNIT KIT
Yarn: King Cole Twirly
Tweed Chunky, shade 4160
Marshmallow, seven 150g balls
Needles: 4.5mm double-pointed,
5.5mm (100cm) circular needle,
and 5.5mm straight (optional)
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle

TENSION SQUARE
n 16 sts x 26 rows
n 10cm x 10cm
n Over patt
n 5.5mm needles

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
s2kpo: sl next two sts onto RH
needle as if to k them together,
k1, pass two slipped sts over st
and of needle

FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97

ABOUT THE YARN
King Cole Twirly Tweed Chunky
is a wonderful blend of wool,
viscose and acrylic. It features
subtle, multicoloured lecks
and can be machine washed
on a low setting. Available in
eight beautiful colours, this yarn
costs £5.99 per 150g (203m)
ball from 0800 505 3300,
woolwarehouse.co.uk

10% OFF AT WOOL WAREHOUSE!

USE THE CODE LK

NEED AN ALTERNATIVE?
Sirdar Aura Chunky is a
variegated blend of wool and
acrylic. Super-soft and machine
washable on a cool cycle, this
colourful ibre costs £3.99 per
100g (138m) ball from 01789
610695 , wisebadger.com

THIS DELIGHTFUL GARMENT WILL

PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP!

If you love lace, you will simply adore Siân Brown’s seasonal cloak.

Although this knit is created using just one type of yarn, the finished poncho

provides plenty to look at. From the impressive fringing to the intricate lace detail,

this unique layer is sure to secure you your fair share of complements! This may

seem like a large project to undertake, but with the right chunky fibre at your

disposal, it won’t be long until you are rocking this springtime look!

Lace PONCHO

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