Turtleneck Poncho Beginner Free Knitting Pattern

Another design in my beginner knits and Learn To Knit Series for Stunning String, this easy to knit capelet can also easily be worked up into a full poncho too! The pattern is worked made from the top down and a great introduction to shaping.

NOTES: 
This pattern is written for Adult Woman size Extra Small/Small. (Sizes Medium/Large, 1X/2X, 3X/4X  in parentheses)
This poncho is worked from the top down.
Gauge is not essential for this pattern – more to create a fabric you like.

Sizes: Extra Small/Small, Medium/Large, 1X/2X, 3X/4X

Finished Measurements: Circumference: 46 (54, 61.5, 70)”

Supply List:
2 (2, 3, 3) Skeins Mains Color Stunning String Plump DK / 275 yards per skein
1 Skein Trim Color Stunning String Plump DK / / 275 yards per skein
US 10 / 6 mm circular needle 32”
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Stitch Marker
Tape Measure

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
BO – Bind Off
CO – cast on
K – knit
P – purl
M1 – make 1 increase
st(s)- stitch (es)
k2tog – knit 2 stitches together

WITH TRIM COLOR B:

NECK:

CO 92 (98, 102, 106); join together being certain NOT to twist,

Round 1: *k2, p2*, Repeat * to * around

Repeat Round 1 until neck reaches approx. 10”

CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR A:

SHOULDERS & UPPER BODY:

Round 1: k2tog, k 44, (47, 49, 51), k2tog, k 44, (47, 49, 51) – 2 sts decreased / 90 (96, 100, 104) sts. remain

Round 2: k

Round 3: * k 15 (12, 10, 9) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 96 (104, 110, 120) sts.

Round 4: * k 16 (13, 11, 10) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 102 (112, 120, 132) sts.

Round 5: * k  17 (14, 12, 11) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 108 (120, 130, 144) sts

Round 6: * k 18 (15, 13, 12) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12)) sts increased, total for Round 114 (128, 140, 156) sts

Round 7: * k 19 (16, 14, 13) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 120 (136, 150, 168) sts

Round 8: * k 20 (17, 15, 14) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 126 (144, 160, 180) sts.

Round 9: * k 21 (18, 16, 15) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 132 (152, 170, 192) sts.

Round 10: * k 22 (19, 17, 16) stsm1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 138 (160, 180, 204) sts.

Round 11: * k 23 (20, 18, 17) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 144 (168, 190, 216) sts.

Round 12: * k 24 (21, 19, 18) sts, m1 *, repeat * to * around; 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 150 (176, 200, 228) sts

MAIN BODY:

Rounds 13-97 (101, 105, 109): k 150 (176, 200, 228) sts

Round 98 (102, 106, 110): p 150 (176, 200, 228) sts

Round 99 (103, 107, 111): k 150 (176, 200, 228) sts

Repeat Rounds 98-99 (102-103, 106-107, 110-111) once more

CHANGE TO TRIM COLOR B:

Round 1:  knit

Round 2: *k2, p2*, Repeat * to * around

Repeat Round 1 until trim reaches approx. 4”

BO.

Block

Weave In all ends!