We’ve finessed the details of this longtime favorite style to make it ‘twice reversible’: both the fabric and the shape can be flipped. We chose a stitch pattern that has two ‘right sides’ and added a nifty hybrid graft/seam for true reversibility. You can wear your poncho point-in-front for relaxed ‘boho’ style or point-in-back for a little more polish. Options upon options!!

This version uses the chunky gauge option, with two of our favorite yarns held double-stranded throughout.  The resulting fabric has silky softness with woolly heft - just fabulous!  Pick up the pattern below (be sure to place it in your shopping bag), and then choose your color combination of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter paired with soft-as-a-cloud Shibui Silk Cloud.   We've selected a few favorite wardrobe colors, or you can head over to the Shelter and Silk Cloud pages to see the other available colors - you'll need 5 skeins of Shelter for the S/M size (6 skeins for the L/XL size) and 3 skeins of Silk Cloud for either size.

FINISHED SIZES
S/M: 17"/43cm x 50"/127cm, after blocking and resting, before seaming.
L/XL: 19"/48cm x 54"/137cm, after blocking and resting, before seaming.
Instructions given for S/M; L/XL in parentheses ( ).

YARN
5 (6) skeins Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (140 yds/127m each) AND 3 (3) skeins Shibui Silk Cloud (330 yds/300m each). Shown in S/M in Soot (Shelter) held with Tar (Silk Cloud).

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 9 (5.5mm) needle, or size to obtain gauge.
Blocking wires and/or pins.
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
18 sts = 4"/10cm, after blocking and resting, in patern.

CHOOSING A SIZE
This poncho shape doesn’t follow the usual conventions of sizing (bust/waist/hips)— it’s more about scale. We designed this poncho in two sizes so your result will be comfortable and flattering. Note: shown here in size S/M.

WHAT ARE THE FACTORS
First, you need to understand how this piece is created: A long rectangle is connected short end to long side. The two keys to the fit are the neckline and the back/arm length. The size of the neck opening is the difference between the width of the short edge and the length of the long edge; i.e., 32"/81cm (34"/86cm). The width of the rectangle determines where it hits—we like just at the bent elbow, which is also just above the waist.

WHERE TO MEASURE YOURSELF
Measure around your shoulders (including upper arms) just above the bust. The neck opening should be smaller than this. Measure your back length from prominent bone at base of neck to natural waistline. The width should not be much longer than this. Measure from side of neck, over shoulder, to just above elbow. The width should not be much longer than this.

WHAT IS YOUR STYLE
We’re guessing you’ll make this poncho more than once. The smaller scale can look a little more tailored and classic, while the larger scale can give a more sporty or bohemian look. You may like to try both sizes.