A 'Knitting for Olive' design

Pippi Poncho is a practical poncho that is perfect for keeping the upper body warm and cozy on a chilly day. The poncho can be worn as an outer garment as well as being suitable for indoor use. It is worked with 1 strand of Heavy Merino + 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair held together throughout. Full pattern information is below.

Kit Contains:

Pattern
Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (HM) col Dusty Moose
Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (SSM) col Dusty Moose
Contrast Colours not included

Option 1: Size 1 years

Option 2: Size 2-4 years

Gauge (after blocking): 16 sts and 21 rows = 10 cm in st st with and 6mm needles and 1 strand of Heavy Merino + 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair held together

Other Requirements:

needles: 5mm and 6mm circular needles, or in size to obtain gauge
stitch markers
stitch holders
tapestry needle

All colour options of Knitting for Olive yarn available instore may be used for this kit- please call or put your colour request in your order

Individual Paper Pattern may only be purchased instore

Pippi Poncho is worked from the bottom up, and both flat and in the round. The bottom hem is curved with splits in each side, while the body has graphic colorwork stripes that are worked using the Fair Isle technique. Folded ribbed edges finish the armholes and neckline.

Sizes: 1 (2, 4, 6, 8, 10-12) years

Finished measurements: Chest circumference: 63 (73, 83, 88, 93, 98) cm; Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 33 (39, 43, 48, 53, 57) cm

Yarn: MC: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino (125m/50g), worsted weight yarn, 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) balls, + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225m/25g), lace-weight yarn, 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) balls. CC 1, 2 and 3: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Heavy Merino, 1 ball of each colorway + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair, 1 ball of each colorway, or approx. 5 g of Heavy Merino for each colorway + 3 g of Soft Silk Mohair for each colorway if using leftover yarn.

Needles: 5mm and 6mm circular needles, or in size to obtain gauge

Gauge (after blocking): 16 sts and 21 rows = 10 cm in st st with and 6mm needles and 1 strand of Heavy Merino + 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair held together
Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle

Pippi Poncho Kit