By the Fire Poncho by Yarn Citizen Design Team

By the Fire Poncho

Knitting
January 2026
Sport (12 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1550 - 1730 yards (1417 - 1582 m)
XS/S (M/L, XL)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Skill Level:
Easy

Sizes:
XS/S (M/L, XL)
To fit bust size 32.5 - 34.5 (36.5 - 38.5, 40.5 - 48.5)”

Finished Measurements:
63 (67, 73)” bust circumference
23.25 (24.25, 26.25)” back length from shoulder

Gauge:
23 sts & 28 rows = 4” in St st after blocking
Take time to check gauge.

Materials:
Yarn Citizen Affiffinity (sport weight; 100% superfifine alpaca; 173 yds / 50g per ball): 9 (10, 10) balls, shown in Abyss

Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) needles, spare US Size 6 needle for 3-Needle Bind-Off or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry
needle

Pattern Notes:
Poncho is worked flat in two pieces from the bottom up with a Reverse Stockinette hem and edging.

Shoulders are joined with a 3-Needle Bind-Off and sides are tacked together to form openings for the arms.