Sabal

Sabal Designed by Aubrey Busek Cool and breezy, this open poncho will have you ready for your next trip to the tropics. The all-over mosaic stitch pattern is striking and a delight to knit. Whether you layer this with a simple tee and jeans or wear it as a beach cover-up, this garment will tick all your boxes. DIFFICULTY Easy SIZES Regular (Plus) Shown in Regular size. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Back Width: 33 (43¾)” Length: 30¼ (32¾)” MATERIALS Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop (50% bamboo, 50% cotton; 100g/292 yds) 106 Turquoise (MC) – 4 (6) skeins 121 Lily Pad (CC) – 3 (4) skeins Needles: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 40” circular or longer (to accommodate large number of sts) or size needed to obtain gauge US Size 4 (3.5 mm) 40” circular or longer (to accommodate large number of sts) or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn GAUGE 24 sts x 48 rows = 4” in garter st with smaller ndl 24 sts x 50 rows= 4” in Mosaic patt with larger ndl Save time check your gauge. PATTERN NOTES This poncho is knit flat in a garter stitch mosaic pattern with a plain garter border on the bottom and top and then folded and seamed to create armholes. The front neck split is created when knitting by binding off stitches and knitting two separate front sections. Sabal is available as part of e-book Modern Mosaic, and as an individual pattern through Ravelry.