Poncho Vesto

Pattern Details
The Poncho Vesto is a chunky weight poncho that is easy to knit, and easy to adapt. This is a great pattern for beginners. Instructions are clearly written, and there is minimal shaping required. Pattern includes 3 sizes (baby, toddler and child), each of which can be made shorter or longer, as desired.

Construction Details
Poncho is knit in 2 pieces. The back and front are knit flat, and seamed at the shoulders.
Stitches are picked up around the neck, and the collar is knit in the round.
A couple of fancy buttons add just the right touch.

Sizes
Small/Medium/Large
Baby/Toddler/Child

Measurements
Width - 12/14/16”
Length - 12/14/16”

Materials
Yarn
430-650 yds ‘light’ chunky weight yarn
(2/2/3 skeins Ella Rae Seasons yarn, 219 yds per skein)
Needles
size 9 (for garter stitch borders)
size 10.5 (for stockinette stitch body)
size 9, 16” circular (for neckband)
Misc
stitch markers, row counter, tapestry needle, 2 buttons

Gauge
16 stitches = 4” in stockinette stitch, using the larger needles.
Change needles size as necessary, for accurate gauge!

Required skills
Casting on, knitting, purling, binding off, increasing (yo), decreasing (k2tog and ssk), picking up and knitting stitches, and seaming.

Listing is for a downloadable pdf version of the pattern, only.