Rowan Aldergate Poncho Cape Knitting Pattern
By Rowan
Specifications
| Brand: | Rowan |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Georgia Farrell |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | 64cm x 74cm (25" x 29") |
| Needles Required: | 3.75mm (US 5) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | 10 |
| Featured Products: | Rowan Alpaca Classic Yarn - Alpaca DK |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
Size: 64cm x 74cm
2 Select Colors
Rowan Alpaca Classic Yarn - Alpaca DK
Willow (112)
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Product Description
Rowan Aldergate Poncho from Rowan My London is a lovely women’s textured accessory designed by Georgia Farrell with a modern take on a classic shape. The poncho is knit in Alpaca Classic and has a striking wave-like texture that is knit into a long strip that’s folded and sewn to complete. Alpaca Classic from Rowan is a blend of superfine alpaca and cotton that provides you the best of both worlds! With a chainette construction, you’ll create light and airy scarves, shawls, and sweaters that have a fantastic combination of breath-ability and next-to-skin softness. The textured pattern is in written form only.
Skill Level: EasySizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 25¼” long from hem to shoulder and 29¼” wide when laid flat
Yarn Requirements: 10 balls Rowan Alpaca Soft DK (70% Virgin Wool/30% Alpaca; 50g/137yds) shown in 112 Willow
Needles: US 5 (3.75mm)
Gauge: 24 sts and 34 rows = 4” in pattern
Rowan Aldergate Poncho by Georgia Farrell
What is Being Made
The Rowan Aldergate Poncho is a knitted cape-style garment designed as an intermediate-level knitting project. This poncho is a versatile layering piece that measures 64 cm (25¼ inches) long from hem to shoulder and 74 cm (29¼ inches) wide when laid flat, making it a substantial and wearable accessory suitable for various occasions and seasons.
Knitting Techniques
The construction of the Aldergate Poncho employs several fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The garment begins with garter stitch edging to create a stable, textured foundation. The main body features an intricate all-over stitch pattern that combines knit and purl stitches in a repeating motif, creating visual interest and texture throughout the piece. The pattern work is structured in clearly defined rows with specific stitch repeats that require attention to detail and pattern reading skills.
Stitches Used
The Aldergate Poncho utilizes essential knitting stitches including:
- Knit stitch (K) – the primary stitch forming the base structure
- Purl stitch (P) – used in combination with knit stitches to create textured patterning
- Garter stitch – created by knitting every row, used for the initial 4-row edging to provide a finished, non-curling border
The main pattern repeats combine knit and purl stitches in various sequences across multiple rows, creating a sophisticated stitch pattern that develops throughout the 138+ row construction. The pattern features repeating motifs with sequences such as K4, P1, K5 and K1, P9, K1, demonstrating the intermediate complexity of the design.
Materials
The Aldergate Poncho is crafted using Rowan Alpaca Classic yarn, with a total yardage requirement of 10 x 25gm (photographed in the colorway Willow 112). The pattern is worked on 1 pair of 3¾mm (US size 5) needles. The recommended tension is 24 stitches and 34 rows to 10 centimeters when measured over pattern using the specified needle size, ensuring proper garment proportions and drape. The poncho begins with 155 cast-on stitches, providing the width needed for this generous layering piece.
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