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 145 stitches on size 3 needles. Join to form a circle, taking care not to twist the stitches.
Rounds 1 to 2: knit even on 145 stitches.
Round 3: Inc 48 stitches evenly across the row to total 193 stitches.
(* [K4, M1] once, then [K3, M1] 47 times * once.)
Rounds 4 to 7: knit even on 193 stitches.
Round 8: Inc 48 stitches evenly across the row to total 241 stitches.
(* [K5, M1] once, then [K4, M1] 47 times * once.)
Rounds 9 to 15: knit even on 241 stitches.
Round 16: Inc 48 stitches evenly across the row to total 289 stitches.
(* [K6, M1] once, then [K5, M1] 47 times * once.)
Rounds 17 to 27: knit even on 289 stitches.
Round 28: Inc 48 stitches evenly across the row to total 337 stitches.
(* [K7, M1] once, then [K6, M1] 47 times * once.)
Rounds 29 to 43: knit even on 337 stitches.
Round 44: Inc 48 stitches evenly across the row to total 385 stitches.
(* [K8, M1] once, then [K7, M1] 47 times * once.)
Rounds 45 to 65: knit even on 385 stitches.
Round 66: Inc 53 stitches evenly across the row to total 438 stitches.
(* [K8, M1] once, then [K7, M1] twice * 14 times, then [K7, M1] 11 times.)
Rounds 67 to 104: knit even on 438 stitches.
2. Cast off.

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

NECK BAND:
1. Using size 2 needles knit a border 2,0 cms deep (approx. 7 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 19,7 to 39,4 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): 27,0 stitches by 36,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 3 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 2 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 162 stitches on size 3 needles. Join to form a circle, taking care not to twist the stitches.
Rounds 1 to 2: knit even on 162 stitches.
Round 3: Inc 44 stitches evenly across the row to total 206 stitches.
(* [K4, M1] twice, then [K3, M1] once * 14 times, then [K4, M1] twice.)
Rounds 4 to 7: knit even on 206 stitches.
Round 8: Inc 44 stitches evenly across the row to total 250 stitches.
(* [K5, M1] twice, then [K4, M1] once * 14 times, then [K5, M1] twice.)
Rounds 9 to 15: knit even on 250 stitches.
Round 16: Inc 44 stitches evenly across the row to total 294 stitches.
(* [K6, M1] twice, then [K5, M1] once * 14 times, then [K6, M1] twice.)
Rounds 17 to 27: knit even on 294 stitches.
Round 28: Inc 44 stitches evenly across the row to total 338 stitches.
(* [K7, M1] twice, then [K6, M1] once * 14 times, then [K7, M1] twice.)
Rounds 29 to 43: knit even on 338 stitches.
Round 44: Inc 44 stitches evenly across the row to total 382 stitches.
(* [K8, M1] twice, then [K7, M1] once * 14 times, then [K8, M1] twice.)
Rounds 45 to 65: knit even on 382 stitches.
Round 66: Inc 48 stitches evenly across the row to total 430 stitches.
(* [K8, M1] 23 times, then [K7, M1] once * twice.)
Rounds 67 to 104: knit even on 430 stitches.
2. Cast off.

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

NECK BAND:
1. Using size 2 needles knit a border 2,0 cms deep (approx. 7 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 19,4 to 38,7 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): 27,0 stitches by 36,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 3 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 2 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 178 stitches on size 3 needles. Join to form a circle, taking care not to twist the stitches.
Rounds 1 to 2: knit even on 178 stitches.
Round 3: Inc 42 stitches evenly across the row to total 220 stitches.
(* [K5, M1] once, then [K4, M1] 3 times * 10 times, then [K4, M1] twice.)
Rounds 4 to 7: knit even on 220 stitches.
Round 8: Inc 42 stitches evenly across the row to total 262 stitches.
(* [K6, M1] once, then [K5, M1] 3 times * 10 times, then [K5, M1] twice.)
Rounds 9 to 15: knit even on 262 stitches.
Round 16: Inc 42 stitches evenly across the row to total 304 stitches.
(* [K7, M1] once, then [K6, M1] 3 times * 10 times, then [K6, M1] twice.)
Rounds 17 to 27: knit even on 304 stitches.
Round 28: Inc 42 stitches evenly across the row to total 346 stitches.
(* [K8, M1] once, then [K7, M1] 3 times * 10 times, then [K7, M1] twice.)
Rounds 29 to 43: knit even on 346 stitches.
Round 44: Inc 42 stitches evenly across the row to total 388 stitches.
(* [K9, M1] once, then [K8, M1] 3 times * 10 times, then [K8, M1] twice.)
Rounds 45 to 65: knit even on 388 stitches.
Round 66: Inc 44 stitches evenly across the row to total 432 stitches.
(* [K9, M1] 4 times, then [K8, M1] once * 8 times, then [K9, M1] 4 times.)
Rounds 67 to 104: knit even on 432 stitches.
2. Cast off.

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

NECK BAND:
1. Using size 2 needles knit a border 3,0 cms deep (approx. 11 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 22,2 to 44,4 for fringe)
212,8 Grams TOTAL (excluding fringe)

NOTES:Pattern designed by: Jessica
with KNITWARE DESIGN