The Enchanted Orchard Poncho Sweater Free Pattern – A Textured Knit with Leaf Lace Motifs

[Leaf Lace over 12 sts, K6]. So, starting at the beginning of the round, work the 12-stitch Leaf Lace pattern (Row 1), then K6. Repeat this across the round, slipping the markers as you come to them. Continue working the Leaf Lace pattern in this manner, remembering to knit all stitches on the "WS" rows (since you're in the round), for 12 inches (30.5 cm) from the cast-on edge. This forms the main body of the poncho.

Shape Shoulders (First Decrease Round): Next round: *Work lace panel as established (12 sts), K2tog, K2, SSK* repeat from * to * around. This decreases 2 stitches in each stockinette section, removing 20 stitches total (180 - 20 = 160 stitches).

Continue in Pattern: Continue in the established pattern, but now between the lace panels, you will work K4 instead of K6. So each section is: [Leaf Lace over 12 sts, K4]. Work for 4 inches (10 cm) in this pattern.

Second Decrease Round: Next decrease round: *Work lace panel, K2tog, SSK* repeat from * to * around. This decreases 2 stitches per section again, removing 20 stitches total (160 - 20 = 140 stitches). Now between the lace panels, you will work K2.

Continue in Pattern: Continue in the pattern with [Leaf Lace over 12 sts, K2] between markers for 4 more inches (10 cm).

Final Decrease Round: Next decrease round: *Work lace panel, K2tog* repeat from * to * around. This decreases 1 stitch per section, removing 10 stitches total (140 - 10 = 130 stitches). Now between the lace panels, you will work K1.

Work Even: Work even in the pattern with [Leaf Lace over 12 sts, K1]

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