Skill level: Beginner

Wrap yourself in a soft, warm hug in the Soul Wool Poncho. This simple to knit accessory in luscious Soul Wool Merino wool is a treat to knit and wear.

Construction Details
The Soul Wool Poncho is worked seamlessly in the round from the neckline towards the bottom edge. Increases are worked to create subtle shoulder shaping as well as to create the clearly defined points on the front and back of the poncho.

Skills Required

Cast on/Bind off
Joining work in the round - video tutorial included
Knit/Purl
Increasing (kfb) - video tutorial included
Sizes: Adult size medium/large

Finished measurements: Neck circumference of 20”/50 cm. Length is 24”/61 cm measured straight down the side of the poncho. Length is adaptable to knitter’s preference.

Yarn: approximately 475 yards of Chunky weight (CYCA #5) yarn. Sample is shown in Soul Wool (100% Superwash Baby Merino; 95 yds/100g) distributed by Yarn Snob Yarns, 5 skeins.

Gauge: 11 sts and 16 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch using size needle for gauge.

Needles: US 11 (8 mm) circular needles in 16”/40 cm, 24”/60 cm and 40”/100 cm lengths. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Other Materials: tapestry needle, four stitch markers. One marker should be a distinguishing style or color to mark the beginning of the round. The other three markers will be referred to as marker 1, marker 2, and marker 3 in the pattern.