A poncho - not too reminiscent of the ‘70s but fashionable in addition to being warm - was my aim. It is easy to knit in 3 identical rectangular pieces but an intermediate challenge to sew together. The yarn I have chosen is a mixture of alpaca and mohair with a little acrylic from Texere Yarns.

Sizes: One size Finished measurements: 120 cm/47.25" wide and 105 cm/41.5" long.

Yarn: Texere Destiny Mohair 1 cone of 450 g and 2 balls of 50 g (82% mohair, 9% nylon, 9% wool, 900 m/984 yds) in Silver. Originally knitted in Texere Alamo - now discontinued (44% Alpaca, 44% Mohair, 12% Acrylic, 800 m/872 yds in silver). Length required: approx 1100 m/1203 yds . Yarn alternatives: Classic Elite Yarns, La Gran

Needles One pair 5 mm/US 8 straight needles and DPNs 5 mm/US 8 for wristwarmers. Gauge: 14 sts and 18 rows in pattern measures 10 cm/4" square.

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