Specifications
| Brand: | Valley Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | Bulky |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Finished Size: | 56” x 22” |
| Techniques and Construction: | Worked Flat |
| Pattern Code: | 792 |
| Featured Products: | Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky Yarn |
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Size: 56” x 22”
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Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky Yarn
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Product Description
In the Maeve Poncho from Valley Yarns, garter stitch and garter ribbing make up an intriguing garment that zips together with a 3-needle bind-off at the end. Gloriously soft and squishy Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky is here to make this poncho quick and easy to care for.
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 56” long; 22” wide
Yarn Requirements: 6 balls Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky (100% Extra Fine Merino Superwash, 100g/109yds) in color 013 Red
Needles: US 10 (6.00mm) 40” circular; spare US 10 needle for 3-needle bind off
Gauge: 12 sts = 4” in garter stitch
Valley Yarns Maeve Poncho
What Is Being Made
The Maeve Poncho is a beginner-friendly knitted poncho designed by Kirsten Hipsky. This garment features a simple rectangular construction that is worked flat on circular needles and then joined at the shoulders using a 3-needle bind off technique. The finished poncho measures 56 inches in length and 22 inches in width, creating a comfortable, draped silhouette suitable for layering.
Techniques Used
This poncho is worked flat, meaning it is knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round. The construction method is straightforward and ideal for knitters new to garment making. The key finishing technique is the 3-needle bind off, which joins two sets of live stitches together at the shoulders to create the neck opening and complete the poncho shape. The pattern also includes light blocking as an optional finishing step to enhance the drape and appearance of the finished piece.
Stitches Used
The Maeve Poncho employs two primary stitch patterns that work together to create visual interest:
- Garter stitch: Created by knitting every row, garter stitch forms horizontal ridges and is the foundation of this design. It provides structure and is one of the most basic and reliable stitches for beginners.
- Garter ribbing: This textured pattern alternates knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence (K1, P1) with garter stitch borders, creating a subtle ribbed effect that adds visual dimension to the poncho while maintaining beginner-level difficulty.
The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations including K (knit), P (purl), rep (repeat), RS/WS (right side/wrong side), and st(s) (stitch/stitches).
Materials
The Maeve Poncho is designed to be worked with Valley Yarns Superwash Bulky, a yarn composed of 100% Extrafine Merino Superwash fiber. The pattern calls for 6 skeins, with each skein weighing 100 grams and providing 109 yards of yardage, for a total of approximately 654 yards. The recommended color is 013 Red.
Needles required include US size 10 (6.00mm) circular needles measuring 40 inches in length for the main knitting, plus a spare size 10 needle for executing the 3-needle bind off. The gauge is 3 stitches per 1 inch when worked in garter stitch, which helps determine the final dimensions of the finished garment.
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