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Easy Chunky Poncho

Two rectangles, one seam, one stunning poncho. Chunky yarn makes this a quick and impressive project.

Finished Easy Chunky Poncho, a free knitting pattern

Yarn needed

5 x 100g balls

~450g · ~625 metres

Time

1-2 weekends

Beginner

Finished size

One size fits most (adjustable)

Get the yarn

Chunky Yarn at Mandy Bond

A cosy chunky yarn in your favourite shade — five balls will wrap you up.

What you'll need

  • 5 x 100g balls of chunky yarn
  • A pair of 6.5mm (UK 3 / US 10.5) knitting needles
  • A wool/darning needle

Tension: 14 stitches and 18 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch on 6.5mm needles.

Abbreviations

kknit
ppurl

Step-by-step instructions

1. Knit two rectangles

  1. 1Cast on 56 stitches with 6.5mm needles.
  2. 2Work in stocking stitch with a 4-stitch garter stitch border on each side until the piece measures 70cm. Cast off.
  3. 3Make a second identical rectangle.

2. Assemble

  1. 1Lay both rectangles flat. Sew one short edge of rectangle A to one long edge of rectangle B, about 25cm along, leaving the rest open for the neck.
  2. 2Repeat on the other side so the poncho forms a draped shape when you put your head through the opening.

3. Finish

  1. 1Add a fringe along the bottom edges if you like. Weave in all ends.

Top tip: Try this in a self-striping chunky for effortless colour changes.

Ready to cast on?

Get everything you need for this project — quality yarn, needles and accessories — from Mandy Bond Wool & Yarn.