The Magic Woods – The Poncho

Picture it over a plain white t-shirt and jeans on a mild summer evening, or over your favourite top or dress indoors.

• A luxurious poncho
• A project with an eyelet pattern
• A dreamy, heathered look
• A garment you can wear all year
• A light and versatile outer layer

• Digital knitting pattern (PDF)
• Step-by-step instructions
• Cosy Cues with useful tips
• One Size
• Tips on colour choices and yarn alternatives

The poncho is knitted in a heathered mix of alpaca, mohair and gold thread, in colours taken from a magical, untouched forest. The fringe along the lower edge gives it a light, bohemian feel, while the eyelet pattern brings airiness and movement to the garment.

Paradise is CosyMonday's feminine collection with soft shapes, delicate details and a dreamy look. The designs are inspired by the calm and beauty of nature, and combine luxurious yarn qualities with simple, accessible techniques.

One size

Length: 69 cm
Fringe: 11 cm

Yarn
Alpakka, Drops Nepal
Fluff – HipKnitShop
Gold thread

16 balls (811) light beige
2 balls Champagne
3 balls Sky High Blue
3 balls Green Sea
3 balls Pine Forest Green
1 gold thread / Mölnlycke sewing thread / Metallic

Tip: ask the shop to set aside some extra yarn for you. Leftovers from Garnspesialisten work well here too.

Needles
No. 7 – long and short circular needle

Accessories
1 pair of scissors
1 darning needle
1 tape measure
2 stitch markers

Gauge is not critical to the result in this design.

The Magic Woods – The Poncho is knitted flat with a flexible cast on. The eyelet pattern is built up as you go, and the poncho is finished with fringe that gives it a light, bohemian feel.

New to you? See how to knit eyelet pattern.

The pattern is written for beginners and has a clear structure with plain explanations. The heathered colour combination gives a big visual effect without complicated techniques.

You should know
Knit and purl, casting off, weaving in ends

What you will learn
How to work a flexible cast on, using markers, eyelet pattern, joining and securing new yarn as you go

The mix of alpaca, mohair and gold thread gives the poncho a luxurious, heathered surface with a light shimmer and good warmth.

Heathered · luxurious · dreamy · bohemian · nature-inspired

CosyMonday is founded and run by Anne Turid, a Norwegian knitwear designer trained in fashion at Moteskolen Esmod AS. Every pattern is designed with clean lines, real quality yarn and the details that make a garment your own. When you choose a CosyMonday pattern, you become part of a growing community of knitters who share the same love of good craft and timeless design. Welcome into the universe.