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Size: 3-6 months (18 months, 3 years)

Step: 2

Finished Width: 14 1/2 (16 1/2, 18 1/2) in. (37 (42, 47) cm)

Step: 3

Finished Length: 11 1/2 (12 1/2, 14 1/2) in. (29 (32, 37) cm)

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Gauge:

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14 sts + 20 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). Be sure to check your gauge. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

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Notes:

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Poncho is knit in one piece, starting at lower front edge, up over shoulders and down to lower back edge.

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Poncho:

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Cast on 40 (44, 50) sts.

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Rows 1-5: Knit.

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Row 6 (WS): K3, p to last 3 sts, k3.

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Row 7 (Inc Row): K3, inc in next st, k across row to last 4 sts, inc in next st, k3 - 42 (46, 52) sts.

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Rep last 2 rows 4 (6, 6) more times - 50 (58, 64) sts.

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Continue to work in St st (k on RS, p on WS), keeping first and last 3 sts in Garter st (k every row) until front measures 9 1/2 (10 1/2, 12 1/2) in. (24 (26.5, 32) cm) from beg, end with a RS row.

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Next Row (WS): K3, p16 (18, 21), k12 (16, 16), p16 (18, 21), k3.

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Next Row: Knit.

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Rep last WS row once more.

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Shape Neck:

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Row 1 (RS): K19 (21, 24), join new ball of yarn and bind off 12 (16, 16) sts, k19 (21, 24).

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Continue to work each side at same time with separate balls of yarn, keeping 3 sts at each side edge in Garter st. Dec 1 st at each neck edge every other row twice - 17 (19, 22) sts each side.

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Work even for 3 rows.

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Next Row (RS - cast-on back neck): K17 (19, 22), cut second ball of yarn and continue with one ball to join each side, cast on 16 (20, 20) sts, k17 (19, 22) - 50 (58, 64) sts.

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Next Row: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3.

Step: 24

Next Row: Knit.

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Continue to rep last 2 rows until piece measures 9 1/2 (10 1/2, 12 1/2) in. (24 (26.5, 32) cm) from back neck edge.

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Next Row (RS - Dec Row): K3, k2tog, knit to last 5 sts, k2tog, k3 - 48 (56, 62) sts.

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Next Row: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3.

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Rep last 2 rows 4 (6, 6) more times - 40 (44, 50) sts. Knit 5 rows. Bind off.

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Hood:

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With RS facing, join yarn at right front neck edge.

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Row 1 (RS): Pick up and k10 sts from right side of front neck, 16 (20, 20) sts across back neck, 10 sts from left front neck edge - 36 (40, 40) sts. Center bound-off front neck sts are left unworked.

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Row 2: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3.

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Row 3: K across, inc 10 (10, 12) sts evenly spaced - 46 (50, 52) sts.

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Work in St st, keeping first and last 3 sts in Garter st until Hood measures 7 1/2 (8, 8 1/2) in. (19 (20.5, 21.5) cm) from beg. Bind off.

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Pocket:

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Cast on 10 (14, 14) sts.

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Rows 1-5: Knit.

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Row 6: K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.

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Row 7 (Inc Row): K3, inc in next st, knit to last 4 sts, inc in next st, k3 - 12 (16, 16) sts.

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Rep last 2 rows 3 more times - 18 (20, 20) sts.

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Work even until Pocket measures 4 in. (10 cm), end with a WS row.

Step: 42

Knit 5 rows. Bind off.

Step: 43

Finishing:

Step: 44

Fold Hood in half along bound-off edge and sew closed. Position pocket on center of front with longest straight edge on top; sew pocket to front along sides and lower edge. If desired, sew snaps on each side for armholes. Weave in ends.