The Design

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; the pattern also has instructions for worsted-weight yarns like Berocco Ultra Alpaca (if you'd like a more refined fabric).

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. The two keys to the fit are the neckline and the back/arm length. The width of the rectangle determines where it hits—we like just at the bent elbow, which is also just above the waist.

The Details

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
6 (7) skeins Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky (131 yds/120m each). Shown in S/M in color 7201 (cream). Or approx. 680yds/622m (825yds/754m) of an equivalent chunky-weight yarn.

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

GAUGE
Blocked & rested to 18sts = 4"/10cm in pattern.