A snuggly poncho for children, knitted in worsted weight yarn at 4 1/2 stitches to the inch. Knitted from the top down, with a hood (or not) and fringe. Sizes 2-4, 6-8, and 10-12. Yarn shown is Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted in Bittersweet color. You can also view all Knitting Pure and Simple Baby & Children Patterns.
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted - 2-3 hanks (2 for the 2-4 size). Trendsetter Blossom - 4, 5, or 6 hanks! The poncho shown is knit with Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted :: Bittersweet. The pattern has sizes 2-4, 6-8, and 10-12...
I have knitted one of these for a gift and my great niece loved it. She likes to wear it all the time.
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My grandson feels so grown up when he wears a vest like his dad and he wanted me to make something for him, so I had looked for a good looking pattern........this is it!
I have made dozens of these for my grandson and as gifts. The look is old-fashioned, the gift always ooohhhed and ahhhhed over. I make a variation, instead of feet I use the rib bottom on the legs of the overalls. No guessing feet size or length. The pattern is well explained and I made these as a real beginner first, have honed my skills but still make these. Use a washable wool and make the parents really happy!
This is a great pattern to have archived for obligatory baby gifts. The perfect little 'hoodie' can be knitted quickly in the much appreciated toddler size. This pattern is also very easy to customize with intarsia animals or knitted cables, etc. I appreciated the unisex versatility of this pattern, very much.