The Design

"Subtle, graphic punch."

Acacia is a wonderfully clever, structured poncho. Combining bold, horizontal color-blocking with vertical panels of stockinette and reverse stockinette, this piece has subtle, yet graphic punch. One side has a set-in sleeve, while the other is mostly left open—a simple tack shapes a loose armhole.

Acacia was designed by Shellie Anderson in collaboration with Shibui Knits, using fingering-weight Koan.

This eight-page pattern includes:

• Lovely full-color photography
• A clear design/sizing schematic
• Brief guidelines for:
• German Twisted Cast-On
• Binding Off in the Center of a Row
• German Short Rows
• Sloped Bind-Off
• M1 Stitch
• 3-Needle Bind-Off

The Details

SIZES
A (B, C, D).
To fit bust 32-36 (38-42, 44-50, 52-62)”.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS:
Bust circumference: 58 (64, 70, 76.25)".
Back length shoulder to hem: 24 (25, 26, 27)".

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate.

MATERIALS
3 (4, 4, 5) skeins Shibui Koan (250 yds/50g), color A and
2 (2, 3, 3) skeins Shibui Koan (250 yds/50g), color B.

Shown in White (A) and Tar (B).

NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
US 6 (4 mm) 32" or longer circular needles.
US 7 (4.5 mm) needle for 3-Needle Bind-Off.
Locking stitch markers.
Stitch holders.
Darning Needle.

GAUGE
21 sts & 29 rows = 4" in Stockinette stitch, after blocking, on size 6 (4 mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge.