Denimstyle - Turtleneck Poncho (knit)

Skill Level
Easy

You'll be as cozy as can be in this pretty turtleneck poncho. 2 sizes: 32-44" bust and 46-54" bust. Shown in Bernat Denimstyle 03117 (Stonewash), knit on 5 mm (U.S. 8) circular knitting needle and pair of 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles.

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SIZES: To fit women’s bust measurements
32-44 ins
[81.5-112 cm]
46-54 ins [117-137 cm]

MATERIALS
Bernat Denimstyle
(100 g/3.5 oz) 03117 (Stonewash)
Sizes 32-44 5 balls; 46-54 6 balls

Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) circular knitting needle and pair of 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.

INSTRUCTIONS: The instructions are written for smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written thus ( ).

Work 2 pieces alike.
With circular knitting needle, cast on 157 (170) sts. Knit 3 rows, inc 9 (10) sts evenly across last row. 166 (180) sts.
Next row: (RS). K2. K2tog. yfwd. K2tog. Knit to last 6 sts. Sl1. K1. psso. yfwd. Sl1. K1. psso. K2.
Next row: Purl. Next row: K2. K2tog. yfwd. Knit to last 4 sts. yfwd. Sl1. K1. psso. K2.
Next row: Purl. Rep last 4 rows to 154 (168) sts. Change to straight needles when necessary.
Next row: (RS). K2. K2tog. yfwd. K2tog. Knit to last 6 sts. Sl1. K1. psso. yfwd. Sl1. K1. psso. K2.
Next row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows to 76 sts.
1st row: (RS). K2. K2tog. yfwd. K2tog. Knit to last 6 sts. Sl1. K1. psso. yfwd. Sl1. K1. psso. K2. 74 sts.
2nd row: As 1st row.
3rd row: (Eyelet row). K2. K2tog. *K2tog. yfwd. Rep from * to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 70 sts.
4th row: As 1st row.
5th row: K2. K2tog. Knit to last 4 sts. Sl1. K1. psso. K2. 66 sts.

COLLAR
Sew center front and back seams. With RS of work facing and circular needle, (K66 across one piece, dec 6 sts evenly across) twice. 120 sts.
1st rnd: *K2. P2. Rep from * around.
Rep last rnd until Collar from pick up row measures 10 ins [25.5 cm]. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Tie: Twisted cord:
Cut 6 strands of yarn 70 ins [178 cm] long. With all strands tog hold one end and with someone holding other end, twist strands to the right until they begin to curl. Fold both ends tog and tie in a knot so they will not unravel. The strands will now twist themselves tog. Adjust length if desired.
Thread through eyelets around neck edge.