Sirdar Woodland Walk Poncho Cape Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Woodland Walk Poncho

What Is Being Made

The Sirdar Woodland Walk Poncho (Design No. 10697) is an advanced-level knitted poncho inspired by walks in the Yorkshire landscape. This garment is available in four sizes ranging from S/M (81/97 cm chest) to XXXL (122/137 cm chest), with finished widths spanning 58¼ to 82 inches and full lengths from 69 to 85 cm. The poncho combines practical layering with countryside style, designed to be stylish and warm for outdoor wear.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern uses Sirdar Haworth Tweed in Double Knitting (DK) weight, a cotton-rich acrylic blend that creates lighter garments while maintaining shape. The yarn features a distinctive soft tweed-like fabric with richly nepped shades that add rustic texture to plain knits and enhance textured stitches. Six coordinating colorways from the Haworth Tweed collection are combined throughout the design:

• Yarn A, Shade 910 Harewood Chestnut: 3–4 balls depending on size
• Yarn B, Shade 906 West Riding Red: 1–2 balls
• Yarn C, Shade 907 Ryedale Russet: 2–4 balls
• Yarn D, Shade 909 Moorland Moss: 2–3 balls
• Yarn E, Shade 905 Heathered: 3–4 balls
• Yarn F: 2–3 balls (shade details provided in pattern)

Each ball of Sirdar Haworth Tweed contains 50g of yarn. The natural cotton content makes this poncho comfortable for summer makes while the acrylic blend ensures durability and shape retention.

Techniques and Construction

This is an advanced-level knitting pattern that incorporates multiple knitting techniques to create visual interest and texture. The design utilizes both plain knits and textured stitches to showcase the nepped character of the Haworth Tweed yarn. The multi-color construction requires managing six different yarn colors throughout the project, which demands intermediate to advanced color work and pattern-reading skills. The poncho structure allows for comfortable, relaxed layering over other garments.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the design incorporates plain knits combined with textured stitches that work together with the yarn's inherent tweed texture. The richly nepped quality of Sirdar Haworth Tweed adds visual depth to these stitches, creating a rustic, countryside aesthetic without requiring complex stitch patterns alone.

About Sirdar

Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, with a rich hand knitting heritage spanning generations. The Woodland Walk Poncho reflects Sirdar's commitment to quality and design excellence, with patterns triple-checked to guarantee success when using Sirdar yarns. This design is part of the Coast & Country collection, inspired by the Yorkshire landscape and lifestyle.