PONCHO

FRONT PIECES

(make 2 alike) Using 4.5mm circular needles, cast on 95 sts. Do not join. Row 1: K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. This row sets moss stitch. Work 7 rows more as set, inc 4 sts along last row. 99 sts. Change to 5mm needles. Working 24-row repeat as set on Chart A, working 16-st repeat 4 times across each row, work 166 rows (6 repeats plus 22 rows). Leave sts on a holder.

JOINING FRONTS TO FORM BACK

Next row (RS): Patt to last 3 sts for first front, holding sts of second front behind your work, K2tog next st together with first st from second front to join your work, (P2tog next st from both pieces of work to join, K2tog next st from both pieces of work to join) twice, patt to end of second piece. 195 sts. Work 1 WS row in patt as set, working centre sts in moss st. Next row: Patt 97 sts at set on Chart B, working 16-st repeat 4 times, patt 98 sts as set on Chart C, working 16-st repeat 4 times. This row sets chart placement. Working 24-row repeat as set on chart, work 165 rows (6 repeats plus 21 rows). Next row: Patt to end, and AT THE SAME TIME dec 8 sts across row. 187 sts. Change to 4.5mm needles. Work 8 rows in moss stitch as set. Cast off in pattern.

FINISHING

Block gently, following any yarn care instructions on the ball band.