Last year the long shawl was blowing the wind, it was possible to see them on the models, players, politicians, everyone. I call it a shawl for this design, but you can call it a cardigan, a sweater or a poncho. Say what you say to this pattern but you have to admit that it is dazzling.
This is a knitting pattern, but you also need to know some crochet techniques. I can’t say that this pattern is easy, but it can be a challenge for experienced people.
If you have questions about the pattern, I’m waiting for my blog. I will be happy to help you.
SHAWL PANCHO PATTERN FEATURES
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Related Crochet Sizes:3
- Related Needle-Crochet Sizes: 5.5
- Required materials: Pashmina 10701 (4 balls), Fringes
- Season: Autumn-Spring
How to knit shawl poncho
CENTER BACK PATTERN :
1- Cast on 14 stitches using fish-line needle, and work knit stitch along knitting.
2- Row 1: At the beginning of the row; purl 1, knit 1, yarn over 1, *knit 1, yarn over 1, knit 1, yarn over 1, and repeat 5 times in total from the mark *; knit 1, yarn over 1, purl 1 to complete the row reaching to 26 stitches.
Row 2: While working the stitches on the reverse rows as they are, work those stitches yarned over as purl stitch and increase stitches.
Row 3: Purl 1, knit 2, increase 1 stitch onto needle, *knit 1, increase 1 stitch onto needle, knit 3, increase 1, and repeat 5 times from the mark *, knit 1, increase 1, knit 1, purl 1 to complete the row. Increase 12 stitches on the same row.
Row 5: Purl 1, knit 3, increase 1, *knit 1, increase 1, knit 5, increase 1, and repeat 5 times from the mark *, knit 1, increase 2, knit 1, purl 1 to complete the row.
On Row 7 and on each front row: Continue knitting by repeating increases made on Row 3 and 5 at the same places. By repeating this step 9 times, 134 stitches are obtained. – As of the next knit row,
Row 1: purl 1, knit 1, decrease 2 stitches by picking up the adjacent 3 stitches together, knit 16, decrease 1 stitch rightward, yarn over 1, purl 1, yarn over 1, decrease 1 stitch leftward, *knit 17, decrease 1 stitch rightward, yarn over 1, purl 1, yarn over 1, decrease 1 stitch leftward, repeat 4 times in total after the mark *, knit the adjacent 15, decrease 2 stitches rightward, knit 1, purl 1 to complete the row.
On Row 3 and on each front rows; while repeating decreases at the same places, increase 1 stitch each at both sides of purl 1 in the middle of leaves. Purl those stitches of increases. After repeating decreases 9 times, while holding the stitches remained on sides on needle, work those stitches (36 stitches) of leaves separately as shown in the sketch.
4- While increasing 2 stitches on every knit row from the center of leaf separately knitted, at the same time, decrease 7+4+4+4 stitches on every knit row on both sides the leaf.
5- After repeating increase 11 times in total for the leaf separately knitted, center the stitches and work 3 stitches in the middle as knit stitch.
6- Increase 1 stitch at both sides of these 3 stitches.
7- On the next knit row, work 5 stitches in the middle as knit stitch and increase 1 stitch each at both side thereof.
8- After repeating this procedure thrice, finish by casting off the stitches formed.
SIDE PARTS :
1- Knit the kept stitches as two parts.
2- Cast off 11 stitches next to the center leaf at once.
3- Set remaining stitches as; edge stitch 1, *1+1 rib for 9 stitches, knit 6, decrease 1 stitch rightward, yarn over 1, knit 1, yarn over 1, decrease 1 stitch leftward, knit 1, repeat after the mark *, and apply the diagrams no. 1 and 2.
4- After knitting for 52 cm, apply the diagram no. 3 onto the stitches and when knit length is 56 cm, finish by casting off the stitches.
5- Attach fringes onto two short edges and on side of the center pattern.
Shawl and Poncho Pattern Charts
May we see the back please?
Beautiful wrap! In the pattern, however, there is an error. There are rows 1-7, and continuing, then Rows 1-8, and continuing. After that, right below the bar for a “FREE How to Knit a Scarf for Beginners” ad, the pattern continues “er 1, knit 1, yarn over 1…” It seems as if the beginning of that row’s instructions is missing.
I’ve never done that intricate of knitting before, and was considering doing this pattern, because it looks so nice, but can’t read a chart, and can’t figure out the directions.
Thanks!
Hi DJ! I’m sorry, some parts of the pattern have become incomprehensible due to a technical error. We made corrections. I hope it’s no longer a problem.
working on woman’s shawl poncho -get to ‘after repeating decreases 9 times’ somewhat confusing -not sure where do you get 36 sts? think i have figured out- and where is key to charts?still want to make this so struggling on -is there a picture of back? Thank you
I was interested in knitting this shawl as well. I had the same question. Where is the key to the graph?
Cheers
Hi ! I am a Frenchspeaking Belgian knitter used to knit “in English”, yet I am quite confused at reading this beautiful pattern before trying to work on it. Could you please clarify for me what “increase 1 stitch onto needle” means ? And where is the key to the graph ? Thanks in advance and greetings from Mons, Belgium.