GLITTERY PONCHO
Dazzle all who behold you with this sequinned sparkle poncho, designed by Kelly Groves
YOU WILL NEED
■ King Cole Galaxy DK (65% acrylic, 31% wool, 4% soft payette, 50g/175m)
10 balls of Capri (3255)
■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook
■ Stitch markers
For yarn stockists contact Deramores 01733 777345 www.deramores.com TENSION
10 sts over 8 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stitch pattern using a 4mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension
MEASUREMENTS
103x58cm (40 x22 in)
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list, see page 92
Your friends won’t believe you made this stunning poncho, but what they really wouldn’t believe is how easy it is. Sequin yarn self-embellishes as you work, while the rectangular shape is deceptively easy.
NOTES
The Poncho is worked in two rectangle pieces, which are seamed together along the top and sides leaving openings for the neck and arms. One size fits all, however you can change the length of the Poncho by working more or less rows on each Panel.
PONCHO
FRONT / BACK PANEL MAKE 2
Using a 4mm hook and Capri, ch206.
Row 1 (RS) Tr in sixth ch from hook (skipped ch count as [tr, skip 1 ch, ch1]), (skip 1 ch, ch1, tr in next st) to end, turn. [102 tr, 101 ch-1 sps]
Row 2 (WS) Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), skip first ch-1 sp, dtr in next ch-1 sp, dtr in skipped ch-1 sp (working behind the previous dtr), *dtr in next empty ch-1 sp, dtr in previous (already worked) ch-1 sp working behind existing dtr; rep from * to last st, tr in last st, turn.
[100 pairs of crossed dtr, 2 tr]
Row 3 Ch3, tr in st at base of ch-3, tr in each st across, turn. [203 tr]
Row 4 Ch3, skip 2 sts, dtr in next st, dtr in first skipped st, *skip next st, dtr in next st, dtr in (already worked) st before skipped st; rep from * to final st, tr in final st, turn. [100 pairs of
This fun King Cole yarn is sprinkled with sequins, making for a sparkly festive fabric crossed tr, 2 tr]
Row 5 Ch4 (counts as tr, ch1) tr in first dtr, (ch1, skip 1 st, tr in next st) to end, turn. [102 tr, 101 ch-1 sps]
Repeat Rows 2-5 until Panel measures 58cm, ending on a Row 3 repeat.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
TO MAKE UP
Align rectangles RS together and sew together across the final row, leaving a central gap of approx 23cm for the neck opening. Sew down both sides, leaving a gap of approx 28cm at the top on each side for the arm openings. Weave in any remaining ends.