Pink Confetti by Avery Ke (A Poncho/Capelet for Girls of A1l Ages)
Capelet Sizes: S (M, L, XL)
Approximate Poncho Sizes: Girls 4-8 (Girls 10-14, Women's 4-8, Woman's 10-14)
Finished Measurements:
Chest: 35.5 (40, 45, 51.5) inches Length: 14 (16, 18, 20) inches To choose size, measure chest at widest point. For a capelet, add 2 to 5 inches to this measurement. For a poncho, add 6 to 10 inches. Length can be adjusted.
Materials:
Yarn A: Lamb's Pride Worsted by Brown Sheep Co. ( $85\%$ Wool, $15\%$ Mohair, 190 yards). Approximately 3 (4, 4, 5) skeins. Suggested shade: Fuchsia (M23) Yarn B: Joy by Trendsetter Yarns ( $75\%$ Polyamid, $25\%$ Polyester, 65 yards). 1(1, 2, 2) balls. Suggested shade: Monet (1554) 16 inch circular needle size US 8 (or size to gauge) 24 inch circular needle size US 10 (24 inch size 8 is handy but optional). Stitch marker Crochet Hook (any size) Tapestry needle to weave in loose ends. Gauge: 18 stitches equal 4 inches on US 8 (5.0mm).
Abbreviations:
$k-k n i t$ p- purl k2tog - knit two stitches together as one Ml - Lifted Increase. With left needle tip, lift strand between needles from front to back. Knit through the back. yo - yarn over st - stitch(es)
Tips and Techniques for Newcomers to Circular Knitting:
Casting On: This garment is knit from the top-down, starting at the neck. To ensure that the neck is elastic, I recommend that you cast your stitches loosely on a straight or circular needle two sizes up (size 10),then slip stitches purl-wise onto your smaller (size 8) circular needle. Joining Yarn: The simplest way to join yarn is to align the stitches on your needle, place a marker on the right needle, and start knitting from the left. Do not turn work! When you come to the marker (1 round),slip the marker from the left needle to the right, and continue knitting. Caution: This is a good travel project. But each time you stop & start up again, make sure that the stockinette side of the fabric (the “right side") is facing you before you start knitting!
Finishing:
Weave in loose ends. Use crochet hook to bring ribbon ends on rufle (from yarn B) to right side of work. If you worked the optional eyelet round, make twisted cord (see below) and thread through eyelets. Twisted Cord: Cut several five-yard lengths of yarn A. Fold lengths in half. Ask a friend to hold one end of the strands. Hold the other end, and twist strands in one direction.When you have twisted the strands as tightly as possible,take the end your friend is holding, bring the twoends together, and release the middle Strands will twist into a cord. Smooth out the cord, and knot both ends to secure the twist. Ifyou wish to shorten the cord, make another knot at desired length, and cut off excess.
