Chill Chaser Poncho

This stylish poncho is richly cabled with a touch of eyelet lace. Knitted in the round from the bottom up, its decreasing cables create an elegant shape, and short-rows along the back neck ribbing create a perfect fit.

MATERIALS
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica (100% handspun wool; 138 yd [126 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]); CW138 La Perla, 5 (8, 10) skeins. Distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Sizes 10½ (6.5 mm) and 10 (6 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions 12 (14, 16) markers (m) in 4 different colors/styles; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 22 rnds = about 4" (10 cm) in Garter Rib patt and larger needles, blocked. 23 sts = 5½" (14 cm) in Cable patt and larger needles.
Finished Size 52 (60, 68)" (132 [152.5, 172.5] cm) circumference at upper arm. Shown in size 52" (132 cm), modeled with 15" (38 cm) ease.

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NOTES •The poncho is worked in the round from the lower edge, with gradual decreases toward the neckline.
• The neckline ribbing starts with short rows to slightly lengthen the back of the poncho.

Deborah Newton teaches and designs knitwear in her native city of Providence, Rhode Island. She is the author of numerous knitting books including Good Measure: Knit a Perfect Fit Every Time (Sixth & Spring, 2015). Find her online at deborahnewtonknits.com, on Ravelry as deborahnewton, and on Instagram @deborahnewtonknits.

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