Cloud Poncho

Soft as a cloud and warm! and with the bonus of no sizing hassles :-). Our grey version would blend right in on a Parisian afternoon. This easy poncho is completely reversible, since the stich is Esther Bozak's 'mistake rib'. Its nice stretchy texture makes it a good fit for a wide range of sizes. The point can be worn in any direction, for a bit of built-in variety.

Level of difficulty

Beginner.

Materials

3 balls Crystal Palace Merino Frappe (140yd/50 gram skein) color 001 (Froth), 100% merino wool.
Circular knitting needle size 11 (8mm), or size to obtain gauge.
Optional: 1 ball Crystal Palace Whisper, color 9306 (newsprint)

Size

Medium-XXL.

Finished measurements

Width 16", Length 47"

Gauge

4 sts. per inch, or 15st per 10cm.

DIRECTIONS

Work in mistake stich ribbing ( over a multiple of 4sts + 3 extra)
Cast on 51 sts.
Row 1: *K2,p2*, repeat from *, end k2,p1.Turn.

Repeat this row until work measures 47".
Bind off loosely.

Finishing

Poncho Diagram

Slip stich strips or sew together as shown in diagram (matching A to A and B to B).
Weave in ends with yarn needle.

You may also want to trim this, using Whisper all around for a nice soft effect, as shown here. We recommend a plain single-crochet with a size K crochet, but you can also pick up and knit a couple rows of garter stitch if you're crochet-challenged. For a more agressive trim, you might want to use some Squiggle instead, or some Tingle for a very bushy effect, perhaps only around the neck?