PINAR
You can make ponchos in a variety of shapes and styles. This pattern is for a charming poncho knit from the top down, with a matching beret to create a complete and cozy set. Feel free to use your own creativity to add details like fringes, stripes, or pockets.
Materials & Stitch Guide
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in violet or a color of your choice (approx. 200g total for the set)
- Knitting needles size US 8 (5 mm)
- Cable needle
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Stitch Guide (US Terms):
- k: knit
- p: purl
- k2tog: knit two stitches together
- yo: yarn over
- c6b: cable 6 back (slip 3 stitches onto cable needle and hold in back, knit 3 from left needle, then knit 3 from cable needle)
- 2×2 rib: knit 2, purl 2
Part 1: The Baby Poncho
This poncho is worked from the top down, with increases to create a triangular shape.
Collar: Cast on 100 stitches. Work in 2×2 rib for 5 cm. Next row (Buttonhole row): k2tog, yo, and continue in 2×2 rib. This creates a hole for a cord or button.
Yoke: Row 1 (Right Side): Knit all stitches. This creates a garter stitch row to help the collar turn. Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches. Row 3 (Right Side): Divide stitches for increases and cable.
- k50 and place the remaining 50 stitches on a holder or spare needle for the front panel. You will work these later.
- Continue working the first 50 stitches for the back panel.
Back Panel: Row 1 (Right Side): k2, yo, k22, yo, k1, yo, c6b, yo, k1, yo, k22, yo, k2. (56 stitches) Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches. Row 3 (Right Side): k2, yo, k23, yo, k1, yo, c6b, yo, k1, yo, k23, yo, k2. (60 stitches) Repeat the increase rows, increasing 2 stitches at each edge and 2 stitches on either side of the center cable, every other row. Work the c6b cable twist every 6th row. Continue this pattern until the poncho reaches your desired length. Bind off all stitches.
Front Panel: Work the front panel in the exact same manner as the back panel, using the 50 stitches you placed on hold. When both panels are complete, seam the sides together to create the poncho. Weave in all ends.
Part 2: The Baby Beret
Brim: Cast on 64 stitches. Work in 2×2 rib for 4 cm.
Body: Row 1: k2tog, yo, k2, repeat from * to * across the row. Row 2: Purl all stitches. Row 3: Knit all stitches. Row 4: Purl all stitches. Repeat these 4 rows until the beret reaches approximately 12 cm from the brim.
Crown Shaping: Row 1: k10, k2tog, repeat from * to * across the row. Row 2: Purl all stitches. Row 3: k9, k2tog, repeat from * to * across the row. Continue decreasing in this manner every other row, knitting one less stitch between the k2tog decreases, until you have 8 stitches remaining.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining 8 stitches and pull tight to close the opening. Weave in the ends.
