When the weather turns cold, nothing is more comforting than wrapping up in something soft and warm. Inspired by that feeling and the sense of comfort found in Tove Jansson’s world, Paula Pereira designed Comfort: a seamless, easy-to-knit poncho worked in two colours of bouclé yarn. It is a garment that Moomintroll would have needed when he accidentally woke up from his winter hibernation in the book Moominland Midwinter!

Knitted sideways in garter stitch, the poncho features a clever construction with rounded edges that echo the gentle shapes of the Moomins. A simple piece with a contemporary touch, it is a versatile addition to any wardrobe. 

Sizes
1 (2, 3)  

Finished Measurements
Base of Neckline Circumference: 24 (26, 28)“ /61 (66, 71) cm.

Top of Neckline Circumference: 22 (24, 26.5)“ /55 (60.5, 66) cm.

Neckline Height: 6” / 15 cm.

Length from Neckline Base to Hem (Across Right Shoulder): 21 (23, 25)“ / 53 (58, 63.5) cm.

Length from Neckline Base to Hem (Across Left Shoulder): 13 (14, 15)“ / 33 (35.5, 38) cm.

Materials
Yarn: Bouclé by Isager (100% alpaca, 191 yds / 175 m – 50 g).
MC1: 4 (5, 6) balls in the colourway E3S. 
MC2: 4 (5, 6) balls in the colourway 65.

Or approx. 730 (855, 990) yds / 670 (783, 907) m each of two colourways of DK-weight bouclé yarn.

The poncho is worked holding one strand of MC1 and one strand of MC2 together throughout.

Alternative yarn suggestions are for example Merino Bouclé by La Bien Aimée and v. by Julie Asselin.
Alternatively, 1 strand of DK-weight yarn can be held together with 2 strands of lace-weight mohair yarn.

Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm 16” / 40 cm and 32” / 80 cm circular needles and spare US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles for the Provisional CO.

Notions: 2 locking stitch markers (to indicate the RS), 2 stitch markers, waste yarn for the Provisional CO.

Gauge
14.5 sts × 28 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in Garter St, after blocking.