Sarape

Knitting Level - 1
Beginning Knitters

750 yds (5 Skeins) Recycled Silk
750 yds of Springy Capelli (or Kid Mohair)
Bumble Bee 150 yds
Cotton Ribbon 150 yds
Lurex Ribbon 75 yds

Instructions are for One size

US #10.5 or 11 Needles - to give correct gauge

Gauge: 11 sts = 4" 13 rows = 4"
Stockinette Stitch
*Be sure gauge is correct or you might run out of yarn

Note: Use two strands of yarn throughout, 1 strand of Springy Capelli and 1 strand of Recycled Silk or Novelty Yarn. Alternate Recycled Silk and Novelty Yarn (Bumble Bee and Ribbons) every 4 to 5 rows.

Body: CO 50 sts. Knit in St st (knit one row, purl one row), changing yarns as desired, until piece measures 50" long. BO

Finishing: Fold poncho in half across the narrow width lining up the BO and CO edges. Starting at the outside corner, seam two side edges together towards the fold. Leave a large enough hole to get your head through (seam will be approximately 14" long).

Fringe: Cut 11" pieces. Using 3 strands of silk and one strand of embellishment yarn, attach fringe in every other CO and BO st.

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