Free poncho patterns for women's ponchos, capelet, Closed Circle: Top-Down Poncho

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Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. NOTE: Instructions are given below for default top-down circular shaping.

PONCHO:
1. Cast on 113 stitches on size 4 needles. Join to form a circle, taking care not to twist the stitches.
Round 1: knit even on 113 stitches.
Round 2: Inc 38 stitches evenly across the row to total 151 stitches.
(* [K3, M1] 37 times, then [K2, M1] once * once.)
Rounds 3 to 5: knit even on 151 stitches.
Round 6: Inc 38 stitches evenly across the row to total 189 stitches.
(* [K4, M1] 37 times, then [K3, M1] once * once.)
Rounds 7 to 11: knit even on 189 stitches.
Round 12: Inc 38 stitches evenly across the row to total 227 stitches.
(* [K5, M1] 37 times, then [K4, M1] once * once.)
Rounds 13 to 20: knit even on 227 stitches.
Round 21: Inc 38 stitches evenly across the row to total 265 stitches.
(* [K6, M1] 37 times, then [K5, M1] once * once.)
Rounds 22 to 33: knit even on 265 stitches.
Round 34: Inc 38 stitches evenly across the row to total 303 stitches.
(* [K7, M1] 37 times, then [K6, M1] once * once.)
Rounds 35 to 50: knit even on 303 stitches.
Round 51: Inc 38 stitches evenly across the row to total 341 stitches.
(* [K8, M1] 37 times, then [K7, M1] once * once.)
Rounds 52 to 81: knit even on 341 stitches.
2. Cast off.

CONSTRUCT THE PONCHO:
1. Sew, graft or crochet the centre back seam.

NECK BAND:
1. Using size 3 needles knit a border 2,0 cms deep (approx. 6 rows) around the neckline of the poncho. This is best
knitted by picking up stitches around the neck and knitting a few rows. Ribbing will help pull in the neckline a bit. If
the neckline is very loose, consider knitting a folded band and inserting a draw string.

BORDER:
1. knit a border 2,0 cms deep around the bottom of the poncho. This should be crocheted or in a non-curling knit
stitch to provide stability to the bottom edge of the poncho.

FRINGE:
1. knit a 7,0 cms fringe around the bottom edge of the poncho. Various methods are given in the Help File / User Manual.

FINISHING:
1. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.
2. BLOCK. Really, it makes all the difference.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
170,4 for poncho panels
5,7 for neckband
17,0 for border (plus 25,4 to 50,7 for fringe)
193,1 Grams TOTAL (excluding fringe)

NOTES:Pattern designed by: Jessica
with KNITWARE DESIGN
Chest length Closed Circle: Top-Down Poncho

Pattern File Name: poncho closed circle
Size: Pattern for Woman chestsize 111 cms for * size 44
Always knit (or crochet) a tension swatch first


STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 21,0 stitches by 28,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 4 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms)
Poncho Length: 31,0 Neck Width: 30,0 Border Depth: 2,0
Poncho Width: 74,4 Neck Band: 2,0 Fringe Length: 7,0

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. NOTE: Instructions are given below for default top-down circular shaping.

PONCHO:
1. Cast on 125 stitches on size 4 needles. Join to form a circle, taking care not to twist the stitches.
Round 1: knit even on 125 stitches.
Round 2: Inc 34 stitches evenly across the row to total 159 stitches.
(* [K4, M1] twice, then [K3, M1] once * 11 times, then [K4, M1] once.)
Rounds 3 to 5: knit even on 159 stitches.
Round 6: Inc 34 stitches evenly across the row to total 193 stitches.
(* [K5, M1] twice, then [K4, M1] once * 11 times, then [K5, M1] once.)
Rounds 7 to 11: knit even on 193 stitches.
Round 12: Inc 34 stitches evenly across the row to total 227 stitches.
(* [K6, M1] twice, then [K5, M1] once * 11 times, then [K6, M1] once.)
Rounds 13 to 20: knit even on 227 stitches.
Round 21: Inc 34 stitches evenly across the row to total 261 stitches.
(* [K7, M1] twice, then [K6, M1] once * 11 times, then [K7, M1] once.)
Rounds 22 to 33: knit even on 261 stitches.
Round 34: Inc 34 stitches evenly across the row to total 295 stitches.
(* [K8, M1] twice, then [K7, M1] once * 11 times, then [K8, M1] once.)
Rounds 35 to 50: knit even on 295 stitches.
Round 51: Inc 39 stitches evenly across the row to total 334 stitches.
(* [K8, M1] once, then [K7, M1] once * 17 times, then [K8, M1] 5 times.)
Rounds 52 to 81: knit even on 334 stitches.
2. Cast off.

CONSTRUCT THE PONCHO:
1. Sew, graft or crochet the centre back seam.

NECK BAND:
1. Using size 3 needles knit a border 2,0 cms deep (approx. 6 rows) around the neckline of the poncho. This is best
knitted by picking up stitches around the neck and knitting a few rows. Ribbing will help pull in the neckline a bit. If
the neckline is very loose, consider knitting a folded band and inserting a draw string.

BORDER:
1. knit a border 2,0 cms deep around the bottom of the poncho. This should be crocheted or in a non-curling knit
stitch to provide stability to the bottom edge of the poncho.

FRINGE:
1. knit a 7,0 cms fringe around the bottom edge of the poncho. Various methods are given in the Help File / User Manual.

FINISHING:
1. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.
2. BLOCK. Really, it makes all the difference.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
172,3 for poncho panels
6,3 for neckband
16,7 for border (plus 24,9 to 49,7 for fringe)
195,3 Grams TOTAL (excluding fringe)

NOTES:Pattern designed by: Jessica
with KNITWARE DESIGN

Chest length Closed Circle: Top-Down Poncho

Pattern File Name: poncho closed circle
Size: Pattern for Woman chestsize 121 cms for * size 48
Always knit (or crochet) a tension swatch first


STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 21,0 stitches by 28,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 4 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 3 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms)
Poncho Length: 32,0 Neck Width: 33,0 Border Depth: 3,0
Poncho Width: 76,8 Neck Band: 3,0 Fringe Length: 8,0

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. NOTE: Instructions are given below for default top-down circular shaping.

PONCHO:
1. Cast on 138 stitches on size 4 needles. Join to form a circle, taking care not to twist the stitches.
Round 1: knit even on 138 stitches.
Round 2: Inc 33 stitches evenly across the row to total 171 stitches.
(* [K5, M1] once, then [K4, M1] 4 times * 6 times, then [K4, M1] 3 times.)
Rounds 3 to 5: knit even on 171 stitches.
Round 6: Inc 33 stitches evenly across the row to total 204 stitches.
(* [K6, M1] once, then [K5, M1] 4 times * 6 times, then [K5, M1] 3 times.)
Rounds 7 to 11: knit even on 204 stitches.
Round 12: Inc 33 stitches evenly across the row to total 237 stitches.
(* [K7, M1] once, then [K6, M1] 4 times * 6 times, then [K6, M1] 3 times.)
Rounds 13 to 20: knit even on 237 stitches.
Round 21: Inc 33 stitches evenly across the row to total 270 stitches.
(* [K8, M1] once, then [K7, M1] 4 times * 6 times, then [K7, M1] 3 times.)
Rounds 22 to 33: knit even on 270 stitches.
Round 34: Inc 33 stitches evenly across the row to total 303 stitches.
(* [K9, M1] once, then [K8, M1] 4 times * 6 times, then [K8, M1] 3 times.)
Rounds 35 to 50: knit even on 303 stitches.
Round 51: Inc 33 stitches evenly across the row to total 336 stitches.
(* [K10, M1] once, then [K9, M1] 4 times * 6 times, then [K9, M1] 3 times.)
Rounds 52 to 81: knit even on 336 stitches.
2. Cast off.

CONSTRUCT THE PONCHO:
1. Sew, graft or crochet the centre back seam.

NECK BAND:
1. Using size 3 needles knit a border 3,0 cms deep (approx. 8 rows) around the neckline of the poncho. This is best
knitted by picking up stitches around the neck and knitting a few rows. Ribbing will help pull in the neckline a bit. If
the neckline is very loose, consider knitting a folded band and inserting a draw string.

BORDER:
1. knit a border 3,0 cms deep around the bottom of the poncho. This should be crocheted or in a non-curling knit
stitch to provide stability to the bottom edge of the poncho.

FRINGE:
1. knit a 8,0 cms fringe around the bottom edge of the poncho. Various methods are given in the Help File / User Manual.

FINISHING:
1. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.
2. BLOCK. Really, it makes all the difference.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
177,2 for poncho panels
10,4 for neckband
25,2 for border (plus 28,6 to 57,1 for fringe)
212,8 Grams TOTAL (excluding fringe)

NOTES:Pattern designed by: Jessica
with KNITWARE DESIGN