Asymmetrical poncho created from a large rectangle folded in half and joined with a three needle bind off.

Zigzag stitch pattern on asymmetric poncho angles across the body. Hem is elbow length on one side and mid-thigh length on the other.

Asymmetrical poncho with ribbing on all lower edges, meandering stitch pattern, and drapes at neckline.

Woman hugging herself showing exposed three needle bind off seam running along one arm.

Back view of poncho showing angled hemline edged in ribbing. Neck edging is also ribbed.

Side view of person with arms bent, wearing asymmetric poncho showing wrist-length side and points of poncho's rectangular shape draping down to thigh-length.

Line drawing schematic of poncho pattern with detailed measurements in both inches and cm.

Midnight River Mantle

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Golden flecks on the surface of this rippling fabric suggest lights reflected on quiet water. The gentle movement of the angled stitch pattern creates a fabric that catches the light in interesting ways, making the most of the shape’s broad canvas and flattering the wearer.

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Size Inclusive

Size inclusive to fit up to a 62″ / 157.5 cm finished chest measurement.

Construction

This casually elegant mantle is equally soothing to make and to wear: knitted from the bottom up, it finishes with a few rows of ribbing at the center for the neck. The fabric is then folded over and seamed (using a 3-Needle Bind Off) along one arm, leaving a wide neck opening at one side of the folded rectangle, with the folded edge along the other arm. The pattern is written in three sizes, to fit 30-62” (76-157.5 cm) chests.

What's Included

This knitting pattern includes detailed written directions, front and side views, and a schematic.

Sizes + Finished Measurements

To fit 30-38 (40-48, 50-62)” / 76-96.5 (101.5-122, 127-157.5) cm chest.
Width: 34 (36 ¼, 38 ¼)” / 86.5 (92, 97) cm.
Length: 24 ½ (25 ½, 26 ½)” / 62 (65, 67.5) cm.

Yarn

Worsted weight yarn; 1300 (1445, 1585) yd / 1190 (1320, 1450) m.

Shown in Knit Picks Provincial Tweed (80% Superwash Fine Highland Wool, 20% Donegal Tweed; 250 yards/100g) in Winter Walk.

Substitution Notes

Choose a worsted weight yarn. The original is a superwash blend that works up at 4.5 to 5 sts per inch (2.5 cm) on 4 to 5.5 mm (US 6-9) needles. Wools, wool blends, and acrylics will substitute well.

Gauge

21 sts and 30 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch using larger needles, blocked.

Needles + Notions

4 mm (US 6) Circular Needle, 32″ (80 cm) or longer;
Extra 4 mm (US 6) Needle for three-needle bind off;
3.75 mm (US 5) Needles;
Stitch Markers (optional);
Long Stitch Holder or Scrap Yarn;
Yarn Needle.

Skills

Increases (yo) /decreases (k2tog & ssk), three needle bind off, working simple stitch pattern from written instructions, slipped stitch selvedge, worked in one piece.