Light openwork poncho that's great for everyday. Shown in Bernat Boa.

SIZES
To fit bust measurement
Extra-Small/Medium
30-38 ins [76-96.5 cm]
Large/2 Extra-Large
40-50" [101.5-127"]
3 Extra-Large/5 Extra-Large
52-62" [132-157.5"]
MATERIALS
Bernat® Boa (50 g/1.75 oz)
(Blue)
Sizes XS-M (L/2XL-3XL/5XL)
4 (6-8) balls
Size 10 mm (U.S. 15) circular knitting needles 24 ins [60 cm] long and 16 ins [40 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge.
GAUGE
11 sts and 11 rows = 4 ins [10 cm]
in pat.
ABBREVIATIONS
Beg = Beginning.
Approx = Approximately.
K = Knit.
Pat = Pattern.
K2tog = Knit 2 stitches together.
Psso = Pass slipped stitch over.
Rep = Repeat.
Rnd(s) = Round(s).
Sl1 = Slip next stitch knitwise.
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Yfwd = Yarn forward.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest
size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes
the instructions will be written thus ( ).
With longer needle, cast on 144 (160-
176) sts. Join in rnd, placing a marker
on first st.
1st and 2nd rnds: Knit.
3rd rnd: *K2tog. (yfwd) twice (counts
as 2 sts). Sl1. K1. psso. Rep from *
around.
4th rnd: *K1. Knit into first yfwd.
Knit into back loop of next yfwd. K1.
Rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep last 4 rnds for pat until work from
beg measures approx 10½ (11-12) ins
[26.5 (28-30.5) cm], ending with a
4th rnd of pat.
Shape top: Next rnd: *K7 (8-9).
K2tog. Rep from * around. 128 (144-
160) sts.
Work 3 rnds even in pat.
Next rnd: *K6 (7-8). K2tog. Rep from
* around. 112 (128-144) sts.
Work 3 rnds even in pat.
Next rnd: *K5 (6-7). K2tog. Rep from
* around. 96 (112-128) sts.
Work 3 rnds even in pat.
Next rnd: *K4 (5-6). K2tog. Rep from
* around. 80 (96-112) sts.
Change to shorter needle.
Work 3 rnds even in pat.
Next rnd: *K3 (4-5). K2tog. Rep from
* around. 64 (80-96) sts.
Work 3 rnds even in pat.
Sizes L/2XL and 3XL/5XL only:
Next rnd: *K(3-4). K2tog. Rep from *
to end of rnd. (64-80) sts.
Work 3 rnds even in pat.
Size 3XL/5XL only: Next rnd: *K3. K2tog. Rep from * around. 64 sts.
All Sizes: Next rnd: *K8. K2tog. Rep
from * to last 4 sts. K4. 58 sts.
Cast off loosely.