Indulge yourself and play with colour! This simple project features an ombré fabric created by working with two strands of yarn held together throughout. You work colour changes by first knitting with two strands of the same colour, followed by a strand each of the old colour and a new colour, followed by two strands of the new colour; repeat! To aid in the optical blending of the colours, the reverse stockinette side faces outwards. The poncho is worked as a large rectangle with buttonholes in one of the ribbed selvedges. Folded in half and buttoned, it creates a poncho that hangs diagonally. And a bonus, you can wear the poncho with the stockinette side out too.
Skills required: asic knitting skills, stocking stitch, ribbing, buttonholes, sewing on buttons
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in reverse stockinette stitch with two strands of yarn held together, using 5.5 mm (US 9) needle
Contains:
- Illustrated knitting pattern
- Metric and imperial measurements
- To fit 30-42 (42-62)" [76-106.5 (106.5-157.5) cm] bust
- Beginner skill level
Materials you need at home:
- SweetGeorgia Yarns CashLuxe Fine; 400 yd (365 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon
- 5 (6) skeins Ultraviolet (A) 1 skein
- Deep Cove (B)
- 1 skein Basil (C)
- 1 skein Wisteria (D)
- 1 skein Mulberry (E)
- 5.5 mm (US 9) circular needle, 32" (80 cm) long
- 8 buttons 7/8" (22 mm)
Holli Yeoh
A Holli Yeoh pattern is sure to offer something to learn, as well as a casually elegant aesthetic. Interesting techniques and clear instructions—developed from years of teaching and pattern writing experience—ensure a rewarding knit with beautiful results. Her work has appeared in industry leading publications including Vogue Knitting, Interweave Press, and Amirisu, as well as in her website (holli yeoh.com) and in her book Tempest, published in collaboration with SweetGeorgia Yarns.