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Cable Poncho Knitting Pattern

Make a poncho with broad cabled shoulders, a tall collar and sides you can button closed. The plain centre lets the ornamental cables stand out, giving you a substantial layering piece and a project with shaping and finishing to enjoy.
IntermediateOne generous size · Shoulder cablesSee pattern details
£6.99Digital knitting pattern
  • Ornamental shoulder cables around a plain centre
  • Buttoned side bands and a tall picked-up collar
  • Worked flat in two pieces with shaped shoulders
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What is inside the pattern?

English knitting instructions for a one-size cable poncho. The design includes cable charts, written pattern directions and a schematic.

The construction uses two flat pieces, short-row shoulder shaping, a three-needle bind-off and picked-up collar and side bands.

Is this the right project for me?

Intermediate. Work cables, follow a chart, shape shoulders with short rows, join with a three-needle bind-off, pick up stitches and make buttonholes.

The front and back are worked back and forth. The collar is picked up and worked in the round; the side bands are added at the end.

Finished size & fit

One generous size. Finished bust circumference: approximately 212 cm (83.5 in). Finished length: approximately 72 cm (28.25 in).

These are finished poncho measurements, not the intended wearer’s body measurements. Compare the width and length with how you want the piece to drape over your clothes.

Materials you will need

DK/8-ply yarn: approximately 1,898 m (2,076 yd). The sample uses 100% wool around 260 m per 100 g; compare yardage and gauge when substituting.

3.5 mm circular needle, 120 cm long, for working the flat pieces; 4 mm circular needle, 60 cm long, for the collar. Adjust sizes to obtain gauge.

Four buttons approximately 20 mm wide, stitch markers, stitch holders, a cable needle and a yarn needle.

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Cable Poncho Knitting Pattern
Cable Poncho Knitting Pattern

A generous silhouette with a defined shoulder

The ornamental cables run across the wide shoulder sections while the middle remains plain. That contrast gives the poncho detail without covering the entire fabric in cable work.

Button the side bands for a more contained shape or leave them open over a layer you want to show.

Know your project before you cast on.

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Instructions

English knitting instructions for a one-size cable poncho. The design includes cable charts, written pattern directions and a schematic.

The construction uses two flat pieces, short-row shoulder shaping, a three-needle bind-off and picked-up collar and side bands.

Construction & techniques

Intermediate. Work cables, follow a chart, shape shoulders with short rows, join with a three-needle bind-off, pick up stitches and make buttonholes.

The front and back are worked back and forth. The collar is picked up and worked in the round; the side bands are added at the end.

Size & fit

One generous size. Finished bust circumference: approximately 212 cm (83.5 in). Finished length: approximately 72 cm (28.25 in).

These are finished poncho measurements, not the intended wearer’s body measurements. Compare the width and length with how you want the piece to drape over your clothes.

Cable Poncho Knitting Pattern

The shaping and finishing are part of the project

Knit the two pieces flat, using short rows to shape the shoulders and neck. Join the shoulders with a three-needle bind-off, then pick up the collar and side bands.

Each side band has two buttonholes. Allow time for the cable panels, the joins and the picked-up edges as well as the plain knitting.

A few things to gather.

Check your yarn and needles before you begin.

Yarn & tools

DK/8-ply yarn: approximately 1,898 m (2,076 yd). The sample uses 100% wool around 260 m per 100 g; compare yardage and gauge when substituting.

3.5 mm circular needle, 120 cm long, for working the flat pieces; 4 mm circular needle, 60 cm long, for the collar. Adjust sizes to obtain gauge.

Four buttons approximately 20 mm wide, stitch markers, stitch holders, a cable needle and a yarn needle.

Gauge

Stockinette: 20 stitches and 28 rows per 10 cm (4 in). The 66-stitch ornamental cable panel measures approximately 25 cm (9.75 in) across.

Before you cast on

A few things before you begin

Plan your yarn, check the techniques and choose the finish you want.

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Which techniques will I use?

Intermediate. Work cables, follow a chart, shape shoulders with short rows, join with a three-needle bind-off, pick up stitches and make buttonholes.

The front and back are worked back and forth. The collar is picked up and worked in the round; the side bands are added at the end.

What gauge should I aim for?

Stockinette: 20 stitches and 28 rows per 10 cm (4 in). The 66-stitch ornamental cable panel measures approximately 25 cm (9.75 in) across.

How do I receive my pattern?

After payment, download from the order confirmation page or the link in your email. Contact us if you cannot find your file.

What is the refund policy?

Digital purchases are generally non-refundable. If you bought a duplicate or have a problem with your pattern, contact us and we will help.

What does one size mean here?

The finished poncho is approximately 212 cm around the bust and 72 cm long. Its generous drape is part of the design. Check those finished dimensions against the fit you want rather than treating one size as a promise that it suits everyone.

Is it knitted entirely in the round?

No. The two main pieces are knitted back and forth. The shoulders are shaped and joined, then stitches are picked up for the collar and side bands. The collar is worked in the round.

Your next handmade favourite

Make the shoulder cables the feature of your next layer.

Choose a yarn you love, gather your needles and make the project your own.

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