Lana Grossa Poncho & Hat Cape Knitting Pattern

Lana Grossa Poncho & Hat in Lala Berlin Lovely Cashmere

What Is Being Made

This knitting pattern set includes two coordinating pieces: a luxurious poncho and a matching hat, both designed by Lala Berlin and featured in Filati Lookbook 07. The poncho is a sophisticated layering piece suitable for multiple sizes (36/38, 40/42, 44/46), while the hat is sized to fit head circumferences of 51–53 cm (54–56 cm, 57–59 cm). Both garments showcase the premium qualities of cashmere-blend yarn in a Grey/Beige Mélange colorway.

Yarn & Materials

Both pieces are crafted using Lana Grossa Lala Berlin Lovely Cashmere, a luxurious blend containing 60% cashmere, 25% polyamide, and 15% pure wool. This fiber composition provides softness, durability, and excellent drape. The yarn carries a yardage of 60 meters per 25 grams. The poncho requires 250–300 grams of yarn depending on size, while the hat uses a smaller quantity of 50–75 grams. Both projects are worked on size 7 mm and 9 mm needles, with the hat also requiring double-pointed needles (dpns) and a size 8 mm crochet hook for finishing details such as the pompom.

Techniques & Construction Methods

This pattern demonstrates multiple knitting techniques suited to different sections of the garments:

• Worked in the round: The hat is constructed using the in-the-round method on double-pointed needles, allowing for seamless, tubular knitting from cast-on through completion.
• Worked flat: Portions of the poncho are worked flat on straight needles, then seamed together for structure and shaping.
• Bottom-up construction: Both pieces are built from the bottom edge upward, a traditional approach that allows for easy length adjustments and intuitive pattern following.
• Seamed and seamless options: The pattern accommodates both seamed construction (for the poncho sections) and seamless in-the-round work (for the hat), providing flexibility in finishing methods.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs three primary stitch patterns that create textural interest and visual appeal:

• Garter Stitch: Worked by knitting every row, garter stitch creates a reversible, textured fabric with horizontal ridges. This stitch is used in sections requiring stability and a classic appearance.
• Brioche Rib: A sophisticated stitch pattern worked on a multiple of 2 stitches, brioche rib is constructed according to a provided chart. This stitch creates a deeply textured, elastic fabric with pronounced vertical columns, ideal for fitted sections like hat cuffs. The brioche rib is worked in the round for the hat, with all rounds worked from right to left as indicated by the chart numbering.
• Trinity Stitch: A more complex stitch pattern worked on a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2 selvage stitches, trinity stitch is charted and repeated across rows. The pattern requires working rows 1–4 repeatedly, with right-side row numbers marked on the right edge of the chart and wrong-side row numbers on the left edge. This stitch creates a bumpy, three-dimensional texture that adds visual depth and interest to the finished pieces.

Gauge & Sizing

Accurate gauge is essential for proper fit. On size 7 mm needles, brioche rib measures 9 stitches and 26 rounds over 10 × 10 cm. For the hat, on size 9 mm needles, garter stitch measures 11 stitches and 22 rows over 10 × 10 cm, while trinity stitch measures 12 stitches and 11 rows over the same measurement. The poncho is available in three graduated sizes with corresponding yardage and stitch counts, allowing customization to individual measurements. The hat similarly offers three head circumference options with adjusted stitch counts to ensure proper fit.

Pattern Structure & Details

The hat begins with casting on 40–48 stitches (depending on size) using size 7 mm double-pointed needles, with stitches distributed evenly across four needles at 10–12 stitches per needle. A beginning-of-round marker is placed to establish the starting point for circular