Ice Queen Poncho Knitting Pattern by Elena Nodel - Detailed Instructions and Sizes

\*Ice Queen Poncho \*

By Elena Nodel

Sizes

Note: You will need approximately equal amounts of each color. Count trim color as an extra color. For example, if your total yardage is 8oo yds and you are using 7 colors, then count the one that will be part of a trim as another color (8th color in this case), thus each color is 100 yds and trim is 200 yds.

Suggested yarns

Dia Worsted by Colour Adventures (100% merino; 199 m/218 yds in 100 g/3.53 oz) Rios by Malabrigo (100% merino; 192 m/210 yds in 100 g/3.5 oz) Sweet Aran by Colour Adventures (1000% merino; 183 m/200 yds in 115 g/4 0z) And any yarn! Shown in size M and following colorways Sweet Aran: Seafoam, Rainy Day, Sherwood Dia Worsted: Lavanda, Blue Bell Rios: Teal Feather, Purple Mystery, Black, Natural

Gauge

19 sts = 10 cm/4 inches on 4.5 mm/US #8 needles in Star Stitch And any gauge on any appropriate needles!

Notions

2 sets of 4.5 mm/US #8 circular needles (60 cm/24" and 100 cm/39") 2 stitch markers (in different colors) Darning needle

Abbreviations

k = knit p =purl pm = place marker slipm = slip marker from left needle to right needle k2tog = knit two stitches together as one, 1 stitch decreased skp = slip one stitch as if to knit, knit the following stitch, then pass the slipped stitch over the knitted one kfb = knit into the front of the stitch, then knit into the back of the same stitch, slip the stitch off from the left needle; 2 sts made out of 1 yo = yarn over needle

Pattern Notes

The poncho is made from 2 rectangular pieces that are grafted together either via Kitchener Stitch/3- needle bind off or sewed together with Mattress Stitch (please see Reference chapter on page 7 for technique help). The length of each piece is more or less standard for the given age group; though it can be adjusted further to suit your needs. The height of each piece is determined by the regular sleeve length and is easily adjustable. Even though the pattern was designed with the worsted/aran gauge, you can use any yarn at any gauge. Please see page 4 formula. You can make your poncho with as many colors as you like, including variegated yarns. The sample shown here was created using 9 different colors.

ern is worked over the multiple of 3 sts and a repeat of 4 row

Row 1 (RS): k2, \*yo, k3, pass first of the 3 knit stitches you knit over the 2nd and 3rd sts\*, repeat \* till last stitch, k1 Rows 2, 4 (WS): purl Row 3 (Rs): k1, \* k3, pass first of the 3 knit stitches you knit over the 2nd and 3rd sts, yo\*, repeat \* till last 2 sts, k2

Diagram/schematic

A = height determined by arm length (wrist to underarm) XSmall: 6, 7, 8, 9" Small: 7, 8, 9, 10" Medium: 10, 11, 12, 13' Large: 13, 14, 15, 16" XLarge: 15, 16, 17, 18"

B= length of each piece

XSmall: 14, 15, 16, 18" Small: 18, 19, 20, 21" Medium: 21, 22, 24, 25' Large: 25, 26, 27, 27" XLarge: 27, 28, 31, 32"

Pattern Instructions

Note: If you want to make identical halves and are concerned about having enough color for each piece, I suggest working both pieces at the same time. Using your preferred method and one of the colors, cast on the required number of stitches to achieve the desired A measurement (see page 3). You will be making 2 pieces. Number of sts to cast on = your gauge x sleeve length/4 Then round off to the nearest number that is a multiple of 3. For example, if your child's sleeves measure 12" from the underarm, then: Number of stitches to cast on = 19 sts gauge x 12"/4 = 57 57 is a multiple of 3, so no need to round off.

Set Up Row: purl

You will start working in Star Stitch pattern till the pieces reached desired length. You can match any A and B numbers in any given age group. For example size S, you can do 7" and 18" or 7" and 21" depending on whether your child is on the skinnier side or not. Sample is shown in size M 12" x 25". Based on your color choices you will be working as follows:

Make 2 pieces.

One Color or One Variegated Color

Row 1 (RS): k2, \*yo, k3, pass first of the 3 knit stitches you knit over the 2nd and 3rd sts\*, repeat \* till last stitch, k1 Rows 2, 4 (WS): purl Row 3 (RS): k1, \* k3, pass first of the 3 knit stitches you knit over the 2nd and 3rd sts, yo\*, repeat \* till last 2 sts, k2 Repeat these 4 rows till desired length is reached and end with Row 3; please see page 3 for suggestions. Bind off if you want to sew or leave sts live if you want to graft. Cut yarn. Proceed to Assembly Chapter on page 5.

Two Colors:

Row 1 (RS): k2, \*yo, k3, pass first of the 3 knit stitches you knit over the 2nd and 3rd sts\*, repeat \* till last stitch, k1

Row 2 (WS): purl

Row 3 (RS): k1, \* k3, pass first of the 3 knit stitches you knit over the 2nd and 3rd sts, yo\*, repeat \* till last 2 sts, k2 Repeat these 4 rows till desired length is reached and end with Row 3. Bind off if you want to sew or leave sts live if you want to graft. Cut yarn.

Multiple Color Shift (shown on cover):

Row 1 (RS): k2, \*yo, k3, pass first of the 3 knit stitches you knit over the 2nd and 3rd sts\*, repeat \* till last stitch, k1 Row 2 (WS): purl Change to second color: Row 3 (RS): k1, \* k3, pass first of the 3 knit stitches you knit over the 2nd and 3rd sts, yo\*, repeat \* till last 2 sts, k2 Row 4 (WS): purl After you have worked Rows 1 and 2 with color #1 for 4 times total (you see 4 lines in this color), change to color#3. Once you have worked rows 3 and 4 with color #2 for 7 times total (you see 7 lines), change to color #4. Once you have worked rows 1 and 2 with color #3 for 7 times total (you see 7 lines), change to color #5. And so on till desired length is reached; please see page 3 for suggestions.

Assembly

Sewing: Sew side A to side B (red to purple as shown on diagram)

Grafting: With the same color that you have as live sts on side A, pick up and knit same number of sts you have cast on along the end of side B ( about 1/2 B length; works approximately to the ratio of 4 sts out of 5 rows). Graft sts together via Kitchener or 3- needle bind off.

Neckline

With RS facing you and starting at the corner (see top arrow on the picture below), using trim color or one of the colors used, pick up and knit around the neck opening 2 sts for every 3 rows. While picking up sts, place marker at the second corner. Place marker and join for knitting in the round.

Rnd 1: purl

Rnd 2: k1, k2tog, knit to next marker, skp, slipm, k1, k2tog, knit to the last 2 sts, skp. Fingering - DK yarn: Repeat these two rnds 2-3 more times. Worsted- Bulky yarn: Repeat these two rnds one more time. Bind off purlwise. You should have 3-5 garter ridges.

Hemline

With RS facing you, using the same color as you did for the Neckline, pick up and knit 2 sts for every 3 rows, and 1:1 ratio along the original cast on sts for each poncho piece. When you come to the corner sts (see bottom arrow on the picture), place marker and pick up a stitch right at the tip of the corner. Place marker (it will be at the second corner) and join for knitting in the round.

Rnd 1: purl

Rnd 2: kfb, knit to 1 sts before the marker, kfb, slipm, kfb, knit to the last stitch, kfb. Fingering - DK yarn: Repeat these two rnds 3-4 more times. Worsted- Bulky yarn: Repeat these two rnds two more times. Bind off purlwise. You should have 4-6 garter ridges on each side.

Copyright

Please respect my designer rights, and as such the copyright of this pattern will always remain with me. I am providing this pattern for personal home use only. You may make garments from it as gifts or donate to charities and fundraisers. Commercial use of this pattern is a violation of the copyright. Selling products made from this pattern or distributing this pattern in any manner is prohibited under the copyright unless I, Elena Nodel, have granted express written permission.

References

3-needle bind off: knitty.com/ISSUEfallo6/FEATfallo6TT.html Kitchener Method: www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer04/FEATtheresasum04.html Mattress Stitch: knitty.com/ISSUEspring04/mattress.html

Acknowledgements

v? Heartfelt thanks and my deepest gratitude go to my wonderful group of testers (Aneta, Anna, Cathy, Charlene, Dana, Esin, Ilse, Kristin, Maria, Ranae, Ronny, Rosalie, Valerie, and Zofia), whose hard work and most valuable input made this pattern possible. Special thanks go to Janet for helping me with the presentation and editing of this pattern. ?

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