Easy Kid Poncho to Knit

SIZES

Chest measurement 12 mos 18 ins [45.5 cm] 18 mos 19 ins [48 cm] 2/4 yrs 23 ins [58.5 cm] 6/8 yrs 26½ ins [67 cm]

Finished Length (neck to point) 12 mos 11½ ins [29 cm] 18 mos 13 ins [33 cm] 2/4 yrs 15½ ins [39.5 cm] 6/8 yrs 17½ ins [44.5 cm]

MATERIALS: Bernat Baby Bouclé (113 g / 4 oz) 36921 (Water Slide)
Sizes 12 mos: 1 balls - 18 mos: 1 balls - 2/4 yrs: 2 balls - 6/8 yrs: 2 balls

Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE: 15 sts and 22 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary
for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).

Make 2 pieces alike.
Cast on 65 (73-85-97) sts.
1st row: (WS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last row of seed st pat twice more.

Next row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Knit to last
4 sts. Sl1. K1. psso. K2. Beg with a purl row, work 3
rows in stocking st. Rep last 4 rows 10 times more. 43
(51-63-75) sts.
Next row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Knit to last
4 sts. Sl1. K1. psso. K2.
Next row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows 5 (9-14-19) times more.
31 (31-33-35) sts. Cast off knitwise.

FINISHING: Sew center Front and center Back seams.

Project reprinted courtesy of Bernat.com