Ponchetta

Ponchetta is a cropped poncho/capelet, knit seamlessly from the bottom-up and makes a perfect little layering piece. With multiple sizes to pick from, it features an easy yet interesting stitch pattern and straight-forward construction. It's suitable for beginners looking to branch out from scarves and cowls and more advanced knitters will enjoy the relaxing nature of this knit. Piece is knit like a big rectangle, then it's put together by working the Three Needle Bind-Off to attach the Left Shoulders. Then remaining stitches are worked in the round to create the cowl neck. Tutorials are provided for all the techniques! PATTERN INFORMATION **Sizes:** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) *Note: On older versions of pattern, sizes were labeled as XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X). I've updated sizing labels since sizing of this piece can be different than traditional sweaters.* **Finished Measurements:** *Full Circumference:* 49.5 (53.5, 58.5, 63.5, 68.5, 73.5)"/126 (136, 149, 161, 174, 187) cm *Side-to-side width:* 24.75 (26.75, 29.25, 31.75, 34.25, 36.75)”/63 (68, 74, 81, 87, 93) cm **Picking a Size:** There are 2 ways you can pick a size, based on either your bust measurement, or your shoulder-to-shoulder measurement. I suggest considering both of these when deciding what size to pick. I encourage you to visit my [Ponchetta Tips page][1] to learn additional details about Ponchetta and sizing. BASED ON BUST: I suggest picking a size whose finished "Full Circumference" is approx 12-20"/30-51 cm larger than your actual bust circumference, depending on desired fit. Shown in size 1, being worn with 16"/41 cm of positive ease at bust. BASED ON SHOULDER WIDTH: I suggest picking a size whose finished "Side-to-Side Width" is approx 5-10"/13-25 cm larger than your actual outer shoulder-to-outer shoulder width, depending on desired fit. Shown in size 1, being worn with 6.75"/17 cm of positive ease at shoulder width. **Gauge:** 16 sts & 26 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st **Yarn:** Approx. 565 (640, 725, 825, 930, 1050) yds of worsted-weight yarn, shown in Simplinatural by Hikoo (40% Merino, 40% Alpaca, 20% Silk; 100g = 183 yds), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins, shown in colorway First Press Olive. **Needles and other supplies:** • US 8/5 mm 32”/80 cm circ needle, or size needed to obtain gauge. • Extra US 8/5 mm circ in any length (or size used for gauge), to be used during Three Needle Bind-Off technique. • US 7/4.5 mm 24”/60 cm circ needle, or 1 needle size smaller than that used to obtain gauge (for neck) • 18 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26) stitch markers, in multiple colors. • Tapestry needle for weaving in ends. [1]: https://elizabethsmithknits.com/ponchetta-tips/