SIZE: One Size, Adult Medium 50 inches wide x 25 inches long
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning. PUBLISHED IN: Interweave Knits, Knit It!, Knitters, Vogue Knitting
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*Lion Bouclé (Article #930)
is a color-rich mohair blend that combines the textural curls and loops of bouclé with easy care. 79% Acrylic, 20% mohair, 1% nylon.
Packaged in 2½ oz (70g) / 57yd (52m) skeins.
*Fun Fur
(Article #320) is a novelty "eyelash" yarn. Solids: 1¾/50g; 60 yd/54m per ball
Prints: 1½ oz/40g; 57 yd/52m per ball 100% polyester.
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'Fur Trimmed' Bouclé Poncho
Lion Brand® Lion® Bouclé - Fun Fur
GAUGE:
10 sts + 14 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) with MC
7.5 sts + 9.25 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in St st with 2 strands CC 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 horizontal thread lying between needles and placing it onto left needle. Work this new stitch through the back loop. ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and k them tog.
BACK
With 2 strands of CC held tog, cast on 110 sts and beg with p row, work 7 rows in St st. Place first 7 sts on holder; continue across row with one strand of MC as follows: K 8, M1, (k 9,
M1) 8 times, k 8, M1, k 8; place remaining 7 sts on holder. Work even on 106 sts until MC section measures 16". Shoulder Shaping Bind off 4 sts at beg of each row 22 times – 18 sts remain. Place sts on holder for back neck.
FRONT
Work as for Back until MC section measures 15". Placket Opening
Work 50 sts, join 2nd ball of MC, bind off 6 sts, work remaining sts – 50 sts each side. Working both sides at same time, continue shoulder shaping as for Back. At same time, when
placket opening measures 5½", bind off 3 sts at neck edge once, 2 sts once, and 1 st once. Side Trim
Slip 7 sts from holder onto needle and continue working St st with 2 strands CC held tog until strip measures 1½" less than side edge. Bind off 2 sts at outside edge twice, then bind
off remaining 3 sts. Repeat on opposite side. Sew trim to body.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.
Hood
With RS facing and one strand MC, pick up and k 31 sts around neck opening. Mark center st for shaping. Work 1 row even in St st. Increase Row K to marked st, M1, k 1, M1, k to end of row. Repeat last 2 rows 3 times more – 39 sts. Work even until Hood measures 9", ending with a WS row. Decrease Row K to 2 sts before marked st, ssk, k 1, k2tog, k to end of row. Work 1 row even. Repeat last 2 rows 3 times more, then repeat decrease row once – 29 sts. WS Decrease Row P to 2 sts before marked st, p2tog, p 1, p2tog tbl, p to end of row – 27 sts. Bind off all sts. Sew seam at top of Hood.
Hood/Placket Trim
With RS facing and 2 strands of CC held tog, beg at right placket base, pick up and k 76 sts evenly along side of placket, around Hood, and along side of left placket. Work 7 rows St st.
Bind off all sts. Overlap trim at base of placket and sew down.
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'Fur Trimmed' Bouclé Poncho Reviewed by lillian sultana on 2008-08-26
my sister saw this pattern and 'hinted' that it is beautiful, that she would love to possess a similar one. i knitted one for her and the end result was perfect. i used charcoal grey as colour and for the fur i used black. the end result........beautiful :))) lillian sultana
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