SKILLLEVEL: Easy
SIZE: 3-6 mos, 18 mos, Child
3 Finished Width 13?
(15, 18) in. [34.5 (38, 45.5) cm] Finished
Length 11 (12, 13) in. [28 (30.5, 33) cm] 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.
Ponchos are marvelously practical for the
little ones. Pop this one on and off with no struggling. Mom will love the easy-care
yarn.
MATERIALS
830-194
New Cotton Ease:
Lime : 2 balls
Lion Brand Knitting Needles-
Size 8 [5 mm] : 1
Large-Eye Blunt Needles
(Set of 6) : 1
Additional Materials
1. 2 sets of snap closures
2. Sewing needle and matching
thread
GAUGE:
16 sts + 24 rows
= 4 in. [10 cm] in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
BACK
Cast on 42 (48, 54) sts.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Rows 2-7: Knit.
Row 8: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 9 (increase): K4, inc in next st, k across row to last 5 sts, inc in next
st, k4 – 44 (50, 56) sts.
Rows 10-12: K4, work in St st across to last 4 sts, k4.
Repeat last 4 rows until there are 54 (60, 72) sts. Continue to work in St st,
keeping first and last 4 sts in garter st (k every row) until Back measures
11 (12, 13) in. [28 (30.5, 33) cm] from beg. Bind off.
FRONT
Work same as Back until piece measures 8 (9, 10) in. [20.5 (23, 25.5) cm] from
beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Neck
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: K4, p14 (17, 23), k18, p14 (17, 23), k4.
Repeat last 2 rows once more.
Next Row: Knit.
Next Row: K4, p14 (17, 23), bind off center 18 sts for neck, join second ball
of yarn and p14 (17, 23), k4.
Working both sides at same time, continue to work even on both sides of Front
until same length as Back. Bind off.
POCKET
Cast on 16 sts.
Rows 1-6: Knit.
Row 7 (RS - increase): K4, inc in next st, k across row to last 5 sts, inc in
next st, k4 – 18 sts.
Rows 8-10: K4, work in St st across to last 4 sts, k4.
Repeat last 4 rows until there are 24 sts. Continue to work in St st, keeping
first and last 4 sts in garter st until pocket measures 3¼ in. [8.5 cm],
end with WS row. Knit 5 rows. Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew shoulders. Position pocket on center of Front with longest straight edge
on top; sew pocket to Front along sides and lower edge.
Hood
With RS facing, join yarn at right front neck edge and pick up and k 14 sts
from right side of front neck, 20 sts across back neck, 14 sts from left front
neck edge – 48 sts.
Next Row: K4, p to last 4 sts, k4.
Next Row (increase): K across, inc 4 (8, 12) sts evenly spaced – 52 (56,
60) sts. Work even as established keeping first and last 4 sts in garter st
until hood measures 7½ (8, 8½) in. [19 (20.5, 21.5) cm] from beg.
Bind off. Fold hood in half and sew together along top edge.
Weave in ends. If
desired, sew snaps on each side for armholes.
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