Novita 7 Veljestä: Postcard from Peru - poncho
Pirteän värikäs Postikortti Perusta -kirjoneuleponcho ei jää kadulla tai metsäpolulla huomiotta. Korkeakauluksinen poncho neulotaan pääntieltä alaspäin, yläosa suljettuna neuleena ja alaosa tasona kahdessa osassa. Viimeisen silauksen tuovat hauskasti heilahtelevat tupsut. Novita 7 Veljestä -langan kymmenistä väreistä voi rakentaa lukemattomia kauniita yhdistelmiä.
Size(s)
XS/S(M)L(XL)XXL
Yarn demand
Novita 7 Veljestä (170) marine 250(300)300(350)350 g, (563) cornflower 250(250)300(300)350 g, (047) lichen 100(100)150(150)200 g, (691) peat 100(100)150(150)200 g, (010) off-white 50(barely 100)100(100)150 g, (644) rowan 50(barely 100)100(100)100 g and (514) wild rose 50(barely 100)100(100)100 g
Needles and other supplies
Needles 3.5 mm (US 4/UK 10 or 9) size circular ndls(40 cm / 16”) and 4 mm (US 6/UK 8) size Novita circular ndls (40 cm / 16” and 80 cm / 32”) or ndl size necessary to fit gauge.
Designer
Lea Petäjä
Finished dimensions
Finished measurements
Circumference at the bottom of the yoke: 132(140)148(156)164 cm / 52(55)58(61.5)64.5”
Length at the side: 72(74)74(76)76 cm / 28.4(29.2)29.2(30)30”
Stitch patterns
1/1 ribbing in the round: *k1, p1, rep from * across. Stockinette stitch in the round: knit every round. Stranded colorwork: work acc to charts and written instructions. Stockinette stitch in rows: knit all sts on the Rs and purl all sts on the WS.
Gauge/Tension: 20 sts x 22 rnds in st st or stranded colorwork, using the larger size ndls = 10 x 10 cm / 4” square
Note: The poncho is worked top down, the yoke is worked in the round and the lower part is worked back and forth in two separate parts. See knitting direction in the schematic drawing.
Yoke
CO 108(108)112(112)116 sts using the smaller size short (40 cm / 16”) circ. ndls and color marine, pM to indicate beg of rnd and work in 1/1 ribbing in the round for 25 cm / 9.8”.
Knit 1 rnd and at the same time, inc 0(4)4(8)12 sts, evenly spaced = 108(112)116(120)128 sts.
Change to larger size short (40 cm / 16”) ndls and continue working stranded colorwork in the round, acc to chart I, rnd 1 and work patt rep (= 4 sts + 1 st) to end of rnd. In this rnd, 27(28)29(30)32 sts are increased and a total of 135(140)145(150)160 sts are now on the ndl.
Work rnds 2–3 of chart. Rnd 3 increases with 27(28)29(30)32 sts and a total of 162(168)174(180)192 sts are on the ndl.
Work rnds 4–9 of chart. Work patt rep of 6 sts a total of 27(28)29(30)32 times in rnds 7–8.
Work rnds 10 of chart and inc 1(0)1(0)0 more st at the end of rnd. This rnd increases with 28(28)30(30)32 sts and a total of 190(196)204(210)224 sts are now on the ndl.
Note: Change to the longer circ. ndl if necessary.
Work rnds 11–13 of chart. Work patt rep of 2 sts in rnds 11–12.
Work rnds 14 of chart and at the same time, inc 25(29)31(35)36 sts, evenly spaced = 215(225)235(245)260 sts.
Work rnds 15–27 of chart. Work patt rep of 5 sts in each rnd.
Now work rnds 28–29 of chart and at the same time, inc 17(23)25(31)32 sts in rnd 29, evenly spaced = 232(248)260(276)292 sts.
Work rnds 30–33 of chart. Work patt rep of 2 sts in rnds 31–32.
Work rnds 34 of chart and at the same time, inc 16(16)20(20)20 sts, evenly spaced = 248(264)280(296)312 sts.
Work rnds 35–55 of chart. Work patt rep of 8 sts in rnds 35–44.
Work rnds 56 of chart and at the same time, inc 16(16)16(16)16 sts, evenly spaced = 264(280)296(312)328 sts.
Work rnds 57–75 of chart. Work patt rep of 8 sts in rnds 59–72.
Turn work, CO 1 st for seam allowance, using color cornflower, p66(70)74(78)82 sts, M1 purlwise by working the strand between 2 sts as a twisted purl st, p66(70)74(78)82 and CO 1 st for seam allowance at the end of the row = 135(143)151(159)167 sts. Turn work and put the 132(140)148(156)164 front-sts on hold.
Lower part of back
Continue working back and forth (in RS- and WS rows) over the 135(143)151(159)167 back-sts acc to chart, starting at row 1, and work patt rep of 2 sts to end of row. Work row 2 of chart, mark the center st and in the next row (row 3), start working inc’s, as follows: work in pattern to center st, M1R, (using left needle tip, pick up the bar between the st on the left ndl and the st on the right ndl, from back to front, and knit this st into the front loop), knit center st, M1L (using left needle tip, pick up the bar between the st on the left ndl and the st on the right ndl, from front to back, and knit this st into the back loop), work in pattern to end of row.
Work rows 4–77 of chart and rep inc’s as described above in every 4th row, to end. After all the inc’s, a total of 179(187)195(205)213) sts are on the ndl.
Note: The center is marked with an arrow at the bottom of the chart, count from there where the stranded colorwork pattern should start and work the pattern on the other side of the center stitch in reverse. Work the increased sts acc to pattern.
When row 77 of chart is finished, knit 10(12)12(14)14 more rows, using color marine, then loosely BO all sts.
Lower part of front
Place the 132(140)148(156)164 front-sts back onto the larger size circ. ndl and work in the same way as described for lower back part.
Finishing
Place the poncho onto a flat surface, inside out, moisten by spraying and allow to dry. Sew side seams from the bottom upwards, leaving openings of about 22 cm / 8.7” on both sides, for the hands. Armhole borders: Using the smaller size ndls and color cornflower, PUK 45 sts along armhole edge of back part. Work back and forth in 1/1 ribbing for 3 cm / 1.2”, starting with k1 on the WS row. Secure the edges of the border to front part.
Cut 4 strands of yarn (color cornflower) of about 30 cm / 11.8” for each fringe. Fold the yarn bundle in half, thread the folded end through the hem and pull the open end through the folded end. Attach the fringes to the hem at approximately 2 cm / 0.8” intervals.
Finished dimensions
Finished measurements
Circumference at the bottom of the yoke: 132(140)148(156)164 cm / 52(55)58(61.5)64.5”
Length at the side: 72(74)74(76)76 cm / 28.4(29.2)29.2(30)30”
Stitch patterns
1/1 ribbing in the round: *k1, p1, rep from * across. Stockinette stitch in the round: knit every round. Stranded colorwork: work acc to charts and written instructions. Stockinette stitch in rows: knit all sts on the Rs and purl all sts on the WS.
Gauge/Tension: 20 sts x 22 rnds in st st or stranded colorwork, using the larger size ndls = 10 x 10 cm / 4” square
Note: The poncho is worked top down, the yoke is worked in the round and the lower part is worked back and forth in two separate parts. See knitting direction in the schematic drawing.
Yoke
CO 108(108)112(112)116 sts using the smaller size short (40 cm / 16”) circ. ndls and color marine, pM to indicate beg of rnd and work in 1/1 ribbing in the round for 25 cm / 9.8”.
Knit 1 rnd and at the same time, inc 0(4)4(8)12 sts, evenly spaced = 108(112)116(120)128 sts.
Change to larger size short (40 cm / 16”) ndls and continue working stranded colorwork in the round, acc to chart I, rnd 1 and work patt rep (= 4 sts + 1 st) to end of rnd. In this rnd, 27(28)29(30)32 sts are increased and a total of 135(140)145(150)160 sts are now on the ndl.
Work rnds 2–3 of chart. Rnd 3 increases with 27(28)29(30)32 sts and a total of 162(168)174(180)192 sts are on the ndl.
Work rnds 4–9 of chart. Work patt rep of 6 sts a total of 27(28)29(30)32 times in rnds 7–8.
Work rnds 10 of chart and inc 1(0)1(0)0 more st at the end of rnd. This rnd increases with 28(28)30(30)32 sts and a total of 190(196)204(210)224 sts are now on the ndl.
Note: Change to the longer circ. ndl if necessary.
Work rnds 11–13 of chart. Work patt rep of 2 sts in rnds 11–12.
Work rnds 14 of chart and at the same time, inc 25(29)31(35)36 sts, evenly spaced = 215(225)235(245)260 sts.
Work rnds 15–27 of chart. Work patt rep of 5 sts in each rnd.
Now work rnds 28–29 of chart and at the same time, inc 17(23)25(31)32 sts in rnd 29, evenly spaced = 232(248)260(276)292 sts.
Work rnds 30–33 of chart. Work patt rep of 2 sts in rnds 31–32.
Work rnds 34 of chart and at the same time, inc 16(16)20(20)20 sts, evenly spaced = 248(264)280(296)312 sts.
Work rnds 35–55 of chart. Work patt rep of 8 sts in rnds 35–44.
Work rnds 56 of chart and at the same time, inc 16(16)16(16)16 sts, evenly spaced = 264(280)296(312)328 sts.
Work rnds 57–75 of chart. Work patt rep of 8 sts in rnds 59–72.
Turn work, CO 1 st for seam allowance, using color cornflower, p66(70)74(78)82 sts, M1 purlwise by working the strand between 2 sts as a twisted purl st, p66(70)74(78)82 and CO 1 st for seam allowance at the end of the row = 135(143)151(159)167 sts. Turn work and put the 132(140)148(156)164 front-sts on hold.
Lower part of back
Continue working back and forth (in RS- and WS rows) over the 135(143)151(159)167 back-sts acc to chart, starting at row 1, and work patt rep of 2 sts to end of row. Work row 2 of chart, mark the center st and in the next row (row 3), start working inc’s, as follows: work in pattern to center st, M1R, (using left needle tip, pick up the bar between the st on the left ndl and the st on the right ndl, from back to front, and knit this st into the front loop), knit center st, M1L (using left needle tip, pick up the bar between the st on the left ndl and the st on the right ndl, from front to back, and knit this st into the back loop), work in pattern to end of row.
Work rows 4–77 of chart and rep inc’s as described above in every 4th row, to end. After all the inc’s, a total of 179(187)195(205)213) sts are on the ndl.
Note: The center is marked with an arrow at the bottom of the chart, count from there where the stranded colorwork pattern should start and work the pattern on the other side of the center stitch in reverse. Work the increased sts acc to pattern.
When row 77 of chart is finished, knit 10(12)12(14)14 more rows, using color marine, then loosely BO all sts.
Lower part of front
Place the 132(140)148(156)164 front-sts back onto the larger size circ. ndl and work in the same way as described for lower back part.
Finishing
Place the poncho onto a flat surface, inside out, moisten by spraying and allow to dry. Sew side seams from the bottom upwards, leaving openings of about 22 cm / 8.7” on both sides, for the hands. Armhole borders: Using the smaller size ndls and color cornflower, PUK 45 sts along armhole edge of back part. Work back and forth in 1/1 ribbing for 3 cm / 1.2”, starting with k1 on the WS row. Secure the edges of the border to front part.
Cut 4 strands of yarn (color cornflower) of about 30 cm / 11.8” for each fringe. Fold the yarn bundle in half, thread the folded end through the hem and pull the open end through the folded end. Attach the fringes to the hem at approximately 2 cm / 0.8” intervals.
Finished dimensions
Finished measurements
Circumference at the bottom of the yoke: 132(140)148(156)164 cm / 52(55)58(61.5)64.5”
Length at the side: 72(74)74(76)76 cm / 28.4(29.2)29.2(30)30”
Stitch patterns
1/1 ribbing in the round: *k1, p1, rep from * across. Stockinette stitch in the round: knit every round. Stranded colorwork: work acc to charts and written instructions. Stockinette stitch in rows: knit all sts on the Rs and purl all sts on the WS.
Gauge/Tension: 20 sts x 22 rnds in st st or stranded colorwork, using the larger size ndls = 10 x 10 cm / 4” square
Note: The poncho is worked top down, the yoke is worked in the round and the lower part is worked back and forth in two separate parts. See knitting direction in the schematic drawing.
Yoke
CO 108(108)112(112)116 sts using the smaller size short (40 cm / 16”) circ. ndls and color marine, pM to indicate beg of rnd and work in 1/1 ribbing in the round for 25 cm / 9.8”.
Knit 1 rnd and at the same time, inc 0(4)4(8)12 sts, evenly spaced = 108(112)116(120)128 sts.
Change to larger size short (40 cm / 16”) ndls and continue working stranded colorwork in the round, acc to chart I, rnd 1 and work patt rep (= 4 sts + 1 st) to end of rnd. In this rnd, 27(28)29(30)32 sts are increased and a total of 135(140)145(150)160 sts are now on the ndl.
Work rnds 2–3 of chart. Rnd 3 increases with 27(28)29(30)32 sts and a total of 162(168)174(180)192 sts are on the ndl.
Work rnds 4–9 of chart. Work patt rep of 6 sts a total of 27(28)29(30)32 times in rnds 7–8.
Work rnds 10 of chart and inc 1(0)1(0)0 more st at the end of rnd. This rnd increases with 28(28)30(30)32 sts and a total of 190(196)204(210)224 sts are now on the ndl.
Note: Change to the longer circ. ndl if necessary.
Work rnds 11–13 of chart. Work patt rep of 2 sts in rnds 11–12.
Work rnds 14 of chart and at the same time, inc 25(29)31(35)36 sts, evenly spaced = 215(225)235(245)260 sts.
Work rnds 15–27 of chart. Work patt rep of 5 sts in each rnd.
Now work rnds 28–29 of chart and at the same time, inc 17(23)25(31)32 sts in rnd 29, evenly spaced = 232(248)260(276)292 sts.
Work rnds 30–33 of chart. Work patt rep of 2 sts in rnds 31–32.
Work rnds 34 of chart and at the same time, inc 16(16)20(20)20 sts, evenly spaced = 248(264)280(296)312 sts.
Work rnds 35–55 of chart. Work patt rep of 8 sts in rnds 35–44.
Work rnds 56 of chart and at the same time, inc 16(16)16(16)16 sts, evenly spaced = 264(280)296(312)328 sts.
Work rnds 57–75 of chart. Work patt rep of 8 sts in rnds 59–72.
Turn work, CO 1 st for seam allowance, using color cornflower, p66(70)74(78)82 sts, M1 purlwise by working the strand between 2 sts as a twisted purl st, p66(70)74(78)82 and CO 1 st for seam allowance at the end of the row = 135(143)151(159)167 sts. Turn work and put the 132(140)148(156)164 front-sts on hold.
Lower part of back
Continue working back and forth (in RS- and WS rows) over the 135(143)151(159)167 back-sts acc to chart, starting at row 1, and work patt rep of 2 sts to end of row. Work row 2 of chart, mark the center st and in the next row (row 3), start working inc’s, as follows: work in pattern to center st, M1R, (using left needle tip, pick up the bar between the st on the left ndl and the st on the right ndl, from back to front, and knit this st into the front loop), knit center st, M1L (using left needle tip, pick up the bar between the st on the left ndl and the st on the right ndl, from front to back, and knit this st into the back loop), work in pattern to end of row.
Work rows 4–77 of chart and rep inc’s as described above in every 4th row, to end. After all the inc’s, a total of 179(187)195(205)213) sts are on the ndl.
Note: The center is marked with an arrow at the bottom of the chart, count from there where the stranded colorwork pattern should start and work the pattern on the other side of the center stitch in reverse. Work the increased sts acc to pattern.
When row 77 of chart is finished, knit 10(12)12(14)14 more rows, using color marine, then loosely BO all sts.
Lower part of front
Place the 132(140)148(156)164 front-sts back onto the larger size circ. ndl and work in the same way as described for lower back part.
Finishing
Place the poncho onto a flat surface, inside out, moisten by spraying and allow to dry. Sew side seams from the bottom upwards, leaving openings of about 22 cm / 8.7” on both sides, for the hands. Armhole borders: Using the smaller size ndls and color cornflower, PUK 45 sts along armhole edge of back part. Work back and forth in 1/1 ribbing for 3 cm / 1.2”, starting with k1 on the WS row. Secure the edges of the border to front part.
Cut 4 strands of yarn (color cornflower) of about 30 cm / 11.8” for each fringe. Fold the yarn bundle in half, thread the folded end through the hem and pull the open end through the folded end. Attach the fringes to the hem at approximately 2 cm / 0.8” intervals.
