Herschel by Lisa R. Myers

This pattern is available on Ravelry.

Deep side slits give this poncho movement and flow, while the ribbed collar makes it cozy. Cardo and Germantown Bulky have the stitch definition that shows off cable twists even when they’re scattered.

Sizes

Finished Body Width: 23 (30.25, 37.5)“ (58.5 77, 95) cm

Length: 24.5 (26, 27.5)” (62 66, 70 cm)

Yarn

Manos del Uruguay Cardo (100% Corriedale wool; approx. 109 yards 100 meters/100 g): D2393 North Sea 8 (11, 13) skeins

or

Kelbourne Woolens Germantown Bulky (100% North American wool; 123 yards 112 meters/100 g): 708 Honey 7 (9, 11) skeins

Needles

Cardo

16” (40 cm) US 9 (5.5 mm) circular

32” (80 cm) US 9 (5.5 mm) circular

Germantown Bulky

16” (40 cm) US 10 (6 mm) circular

32” (80 cm) US 10 (6 mm) circular

Gauge

Check your gauge and adjust needle size accordingly if necessary

13 sts and 18 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Twist Pattern, blocked

Notions

Cable needle

Stitch marker