Knitting Elegant Textured Lace Poncho Free Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn, approximately 800-1000 yards
• Knitting needles size US 9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in lace pattern

Abbreviations

• k: knit
• p: purl
• yo: yarn over
• k2tog: knit two together
• ssk: slip, slip, knit

Pattern

Cast On

Cast on 120 stitches using a long-tail cast on.

Body

Row 1: (Right Side) *K2, yo, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, yo, k2* repeat across row.

Row 2: Purl across all stitches.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 30 inches from the cast on edge or desired length.

Cowl Neck

Row 1: *Knit*

Row 2: *Purl*

Repeat these 2 rows for 5 inches to form the cowl neck.

Finishing

• Bind off loosely in pattern.
• Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.
• Block the poncho to open up the lace pattern.

Your elegant lace poncho is ready to wear!