11 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in Stockinette st worked in the rnd (k every rnd) with 1 strand each of A and B held tog. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the needles and placing it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the front loop.
STRIPE SEQUENCE
*With 1 strand each of A and B held tog knit 8 rnds, with 1 strand each of B and D held tog knit 8 rnds, with 1 strand each of C and D held tog knit 8 rnds*, with 1 strand each of A and C held tog knit 8 rnds; rep from * to * once more for Stripe Sequence.
PONCHO
With double pointed needles and 1 strand each of A and B held tog, cast on 62 sts. Divide sts evenly onto 4 needles and join being careful not to twist. Place marker for beginning of rnd. Rnd 1: K15, place marker, k31, place marker, k16. Rnd 2: Knit to first marker, M1, slip marker, k1, M1, knit to next marker, M1, slip marker, k1, M1, knit to end of rnd. Rnd 3: Knit.
Rep Rnds 2 and 3, changing colors following Stripe Sequence, and changing to circular needle when sts have been sufficiently increased.
Bind off as if to purl.
FINISHING
From RS with crochet hook, join 1 strand each of C and D held tog, anywhere along lower edge of Poncho. Slip st evenly around edge. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Fringe
Cut 9 1/2 in. (24 cm) strands of A, B, C and D. Hold 3 strands, in colors as desired, tog and fold in half. Use crochet hook to draw fold through edge of Poncho, forming a loop. Pull strands through loop to tighten. Make 88 Fringe evenly spaced around lower edge of Poncho. Trim Fringe ends evenly.
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Playful Poncho Reviewed by Heather Clardy on 2013-01-10
Loved the look of this poncho. My big disappointment is the yardage was incorrectly calculated. So, if you are going to do this pattern, make sure you buy 2 SKEINS of EACH YARN. You cannot cut corners. Also, i needed assistance and lion customer service got back to me quickly. You continue to increase thru first set of stripes. Lion needs to include the total number of stitches once all increases are complete. Lastly, buy the longest circular needles you can get our hands on. You will need them. :)
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