Knitting Cozy Textured Cable Poncho with Fringe Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in taupe or preferred color
• Knitting needles size 8 (5mm)
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

Abbreviations:

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• C8F: Slip 4 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, K4, then K4 from cable needle
• Rep: Repeat
• RS/WS: Right Side/Wrong Side
• BO: Bind Off

Gauge:

20 stitches = 4 inches in pattern

Pattern Instructions:

Ribbed Collar:

1. CO 100 stitches.
2. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 6 inches. This forms the foldover collar.

Body:

3. Knit in pattern:
   • Rows 1-4 (RS): *K, P* to end.
   • Row 5 (RS): Start cable pattern: K10, C8F, K10.
   • Rows 6-8: As Rows 1-4.
   • Row 9: K10, C8F, K10.
   • Repeat these 8 rows until the piece measures 35 inches from cast on edge.

Fringe:

4. Cut 10-inch strands of yarn.
5. Attach 2 strands to each stitch along bind-off edge, forming fringe.

Finishing:

6. BO all stitches loosely.
7. Weave in all ends with tapestry needle.
8. Block gently to measurements.

Enjoy the warmth and style of your new poncho!