16407 Hooded Poncho Sizes 6--36 mos. Freestyle Designed by Kari Haugen
NORWEGIAN PATTERNS
Most Norwegian knitting designs, especially those involving color work, are symmetrical in nature along central stitches of both front and back. Thus, due to the complexity of Norwegian patterning, an even number of repeats often does not occur as in Fair Isle knitting; the knitter is instructed to place markers at specified points in the work, marking the patterns' side edges. It is important to take care when reading instructions and charts to keep the designs centered on both the garment's front and back. To work from a Norwegian pattern graph begin at the first marker (left side of front for pullovers or right front opening for cardigans) with the stitch marked "Beg here"on the graph and work to the next marker (right side of front/back for pullovers and cardigans). Work the back of the body, beginning again as instructed on the graph. For pullovers, complete the round or for cardigans, work to the next marker and begin the left front so that the left front is a mirror image of the right front. The pattern will be centered on both front and back of the garment, matching at the shoulders.
SIZES&GAUGE
Study the finished measurements listed in the pattern; the smallest size is listed first on both the graphs and in the pattern instructions. Many of the designs are generously sized, especially the unisex sweaters, so it is important to choosethesizethatwillfitproperly. It is important to maintain the correct gauge while knitting because the finished measurements and shape of your garment are completely dependent upon gauge. lf you knit looser that the gauge given in the pattern instructions, try needles one size smaller. If you knit tighter, try needles one size larger.
SLEEVE & SHOULDER SEAMS
ABBREVIATIONS
MC=maincolor mm =millemeter(s) p=purl p-wise =purlwise,as if topurl psso=pass slipped stitch(es) over p2tog=purl 2 stitches together rem =remain(ing)(der) rep =repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s)=round(s) RS=right side(s) st(s)= stitch(es) Stst=stockinettestitch tbl = through the back of the loop(s) tog= together WS = wrong side(s) yd(s)=yard(s) yo=yarn overneedletomake 1stitch
BABYWOOL
100% Pure Merino Superwash Fingering Weight Wool. Care Instructions: Machine wash (delicate cycle) or hand wash in warm water using mild/neutral detergent. Dry flat; do not put in dryer. May be dry cleaned.
FREESTYLE
100% Pure Superwash Worsted Weight Wool. Care instructions: Machine wash (delicate cycle) or hand wash in cool water using mild/neutral detergent.Dry flat;do not put in dryer.Maybe dry cleaned.
STORK
ing Weight Cotton. Care Instructions: Machine wash (delicate cycle) or hand wash in warm water us do not put in dryer.May be dry cleaned.
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MATERIALS:Free Style
| SIZES: | 6 | 12 | 24 | 36 mo |
| Color1: softorange 3227 | 350 | 400 | 400 | 450gr |
| Color2: | 100 | 150 | 150 | 150gr |
| soft peach4114 |
SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES:Cirand dpneedlesinsizes4.5mm and5mmor5.5mm,crochethookinsize4mm,cableneedleand st holders. Note:US and metric needle sizes often do not match exactlyandsizeequivalencieshavechanged.Theoriginalversion of this pattern was written to use metric size needles; if in doubt as to whether a given Us needle size is the same as a metric size, use the metric size needle.As always, please take the time to check your gauge carefully and change needle sizes as needed to obtain thecorrectgauge. GAUGE: 18 sts over St st or Moss St using larger needles = 4"(10cm) X4"(10cm). ACCESSORIES: 4 buttons(optional).
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: A=BodyWidth:181/8"(193%4",2114",2314")/ 46cm(50cm,54cm,59cm) B=BodyLength fromShoulder:133/8"(15",16y2",181/8")/ 34cm(38cm,42cm,46cm) C=Sleeve Length from Edge of Poncho:31/8"(312",4",43/8")/ 8cm(9cm,10cm,11cm) Watch gauge carefully to obtain the correct finished measurements!
CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS:
ch=chain dc=double crochet sc= single crochet FRONT:WithsmallercirneedleandColor2,CO114/122/130/138 sts. Working back and forth, work 15/8"(4cm) of k2, p2 rib: Change to larger cir needle and Color 1.Beg CablePattern and cont 8- rowand 12-rowcablerepsuntil front measures 1134"(13",1412", 1534")/30cm(33cm,37cm,40cm)frombottomofrib. NECKOPENING:Nextrow,Workfirst52/56/59/63stsasset,COFF the next 10/10/12/12 sts for neck opening, then work to end of row. Working each side of front separately, cont pattern and C OFF every other row at neck edge, 4 sts once, 3 sts once, 2 sts once, then 1 st 2/3/3/4 times (41/44/47/50 sts). Work without further shaping until front measures 133/s"(15",16%2",181/8")/34cm(38cm,42cm,46cm) from bottom of rib. C 0 3 new sts at neck edge every other row twice(47/50/53/56sts).Slip sts to holder and complete other side of front to match, placing neck shaping on opposite side. BACK:Workstsononeshoulderasset,C020/22/24/26sts,then work sts from holder(114/122/130/138 sts). Cont patterns as set until back measures 113%4"(133/s",15",16/2")/30cm(34cm,38cm, 42cm) from shoulder. Change to smaller cir needle and Color 2. Work 15/8"(4cm)of k2, p2rib, then C OFF loosely in rib. BOBBLES:WithcrochethookandColor2,joinwith slipsttocenter of a cable eye (see photo). Ch 2, work 5 dc in same st yarn was joined to, then turn.Work 1 sc in every other st, then turn.Work1 scin last st,then fasten off.Thread end to inside and secure ends on WS to form bobble. Make bobbles to match in rem cable eyes asshowninphoto. NECKBAND:With smaller cir or dp needles, Color 2 and with RS facing, pick up 18 sts per 4"(10cm) along neck edge using a crochet hooky2-metricsizesmaller thanneedles topickupstsk-wise(total number of sts picked up should be divisible by 4). Join and, working in the rnd, mark beg of rnd and work 15/8"(2",2",2")/4cm(5cm, 5cm,5cm)ofk2,p2rib.COFF looselyinrib.Foldneckband toinside alongmiddleofribandsewlooselytoWs. FINIsHING: Lay poncho out to finished measurements and steam lightly; donot steamribs. SLEEVES:With smallerdpneedles and Color2, CO32/36/40/44 sts. Join and, working in the rnd, mark beg of rnd and work 31/8"(312",4",43/8")/8cm(9cm,10cm,11cm) of k2, p2 rib. C OFF loosely in rib. Pin sleeve to edge of poncho, placing C OFF edge approx 7/8"(2cm) under outside edge of body [approx 23/8"(23%", 31/8",312")/6cm(7cm,8cm,9cm)of sleeve shouldextend beyond edge of poncho]. Neatly sew sleeve to poncho. Make second sleeve to match.If desired,crochet 2button loops with Color 1 along each front side edge ofponcho below sleeves,placing toploopjustbelow sleeve and lower loopnextto top loop.Securely sewbuttonsto each back side edge of poncho under loops, placing buttons approx 7/8"(2cm) in from edge. HooD:With smaller cir needle andColor 2, C 0 70/78/86/94sts. Working back and forth,work 1"(2.5cm) of k2, p2 rib.Change to larger cir needle and Color 1. K 1 row and dec 1 st at center of row (69/77/85/93 sts). Beg Moss St and work until hood measures 51/8" (57/8",634",7/2")/13cm（15cm,17cm,19cm)frombottomofrib BACK: Keeping to pattern as set, C OFF 23/26/28/31 sts at beg ofnext2rows(23/25/29/31sts).Cont pattern and,ATTHESAME TIME, dec 1 st at the beg and end of every fourth row 6/7/8/9 times (11/11/13/13 sts). Work without further shaping until back of hood issamelengthassideedgesalong COFFedge,then COFF.Neatly sew side edges of back section to C OFF edges of side sections. Pin hood into neck opening under neckband as shown in photo, placing center back of hood at center back of neck opening and front edges approx 1"(2.5cm) apart at center of front, easing hood to fit into neck opening if necessary. Neatly sew hood to neck edge.
