930 Citron - Poncho Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Goshen

Pattern 930 Citron: A Textured Knit Capelet for Women by Julie Turjoman

Pattern 930 Citron, designed by Julie Turjoman and published by Valley Yarns, is a beautifully crafted knitting pattern for a shoulder-warming capelet. This elegant, one-piece design is worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom up, making it an approachable yet rewarding project for intermediate knitters. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern is a versatile wardrobe addition that functions as a stylish summer accessory and a practical layering piece well into the fall season.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a capelet — a short, cape-like garment that drapes over the shoulders and upper body. Unlike a full-length poncho, a capelet offers a refined, lightweight silhouette that adds dimension and warmth without bulk. The Citron capelet is designed to flatter a range of body types and is offered in five sizes: XS, S, M, L, and XL.

• Bottom circumference: 42 (48, 54, 60, 66) inches
• Length: 13½ (13½, 15, 15, 15) inches
• Sample shown in Size M

Techniques Used

This pattern employs a set of techniques well-suited to intermediate knitters who are comfortable working beyond basic knit-and-purl constructions. The capelet is constructed bottom up, meaning knitters cast on at the widest point and work upward toward the neckline. This construction method allows for easy length adjustments and gives a clear sense of progress as the piece grows.

• Seamless construction: The capelet is worked as a single, continuous piece with no seaming required, resulting in a clean, professional finish.
• Worked in the round: Circular knitting eliminates the need for purling back on wrong-side rows when working the stitch pattern, keeping the work consistent and rhythmic.
• Shaping in the round: Decreases are worked as the capelet tapers from the wide lower circumference up toward the neckline, creating the characteristic draped shape of a capelet.

Stitches Used

The defining feature of the Citron capelet is its allover Twist Stitch Diamond stitch pattern. This deeply textured design creates a striking combination of diamond shapes and ribbing that adds both visual interest and dimensional structure to the fabric. Twist stitches are created by knitting into stitches out of their standard order or by crossing stitches without the use of a cable needle, producing a subtle, rope-like twist effect that is less complex than traditional cabling but equally eye-catching.

• Twist Stitch Diamond pattern: An allover repeating motif combining twisted stitches and ribbing to form a diamond grid across the entire surface of the capelet
• Rib twist stitches: Integrated into the diamond framework to add depth and elasticity to the fabric
• Gauge: 20 stitches and 26 rounds = 4 inches in the Twist Stitch Diamond stitch pattern, blocked

Because the gauge is measured in the textured stitch pattern rather than in stockinette, knitters are strongly encouraged to swatch and block before beginning to ensure accurate sizing.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is specifically designed for Valley Yarns Goshen, a worsted weight yarn with a luxurious fiber blend of 48% Peruvian Cotton, 46% Modal, and 6% Silk. This unique combination gives the fabric exceptional drape and fluid movement — qualities that are especially important in a capelet, where the garment relies on graceful fall rather than structure. The cotton and modal provide breathability and softness, while the silk content adds a subtle sheen and silky hand that elevates the finished piece.

• Yarn: Valley Yarns Goshen (50g / 92 yards per skein)
• Colorway shown: Color 10 Green Apple
• Yardage required: 8 (9, 11, 12, 14) skeins depending on size