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Puddle Jumper Poncho in Spud & Chloë Sweater – Knitting Pattern 201623 by Bobbi Intveld

The Puddle Jumper Poncho is a charming toddler knitting pattern (No. 201623) designed by Bobbi Intveld as part of the Spud & Chloë Tiny Tots Collection. Created specifically for little girls aged 18 months through 4T, this poncho is the perfect cozy layer for outdoor adventures, garden picnics, and everyday wear. Its relaxed silhouette and straightforward construction make it an ideal project for knitters at the advanced beginner level who are ready to move beyond the basics while still enjoying a manageable, rewarding knit.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a toddler-sized poncho in four sizes: 18 months, 24 months, 2T, and 4T. The finished poncho measures 16 to 22 inches in length and 29 to 35 inches in circumference at the hips, depending on the size chosen. The design features a main color body worked in classic stockinette stitch and a contrasting color ribbed band along the side edges, giving the piece a polished, two-tone look that is both playful and stylish.

Construction Method

One of the most appealing aspects of the Puddle Jumper Poncho is its clever, beginner-friendly construction. The entire poncho is worked from side to side in one easy piece, meaning knitters cast on along one side edge and work across to the opposite side edge. This side-to-side approach eliminates the need for complex seaming and gives the knitter a clear sense of progress as the fabric grows row by row. The result is a seamless, flowing garment that slips easily over a toddler's head.

Techniques Used

• Side-to-side flat knitting – the poncho is worked back and forth in rows as a single flat piece, simplifying finishing
• Shaping with increases and decreases – the pattern uses make one (m1), knit two together (k2tog), and slip, slip, knit (ssk) to shape the garment
• Ribbing – a contrasting ribbed band is worked along the side edges for structure and visual interest
• Stockinette stitch – the main body fabric is worked in classic stockinette, knitting right-side rows and purling wrong-side rows
• Casting on and binding off – standard cast-on and bind-off techniques are used to begin and finish the piece
• Place marker and stitch holder usage – stitch markers and stitch holders or waste yarn are used to manage stitches during construction

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch (st st) – the primary stitch pattern forming the body of the poncho
• Ribbing – used for the contrasting side-edge band, adding elasticity and a decorative finish
• k2tog (knit two together) – a right-leaning decrease
• ssk (slip, slip, knit) – a left-leaning decrease worked by slipping two stitches knitwise and knitting them together through the back loops
• m1 (make one) – an increase worked by lifting the strand between stitches and knitting through the back to avoid a hole

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed specifically for use with Spud & Chloë Sweater yarn, a worsted-weight (aran) yarn composed of 55% Superwash Wool and 45% Organic Cotton, available in 100g/160-yard hanks. The superwash wool content makes this yarn machine washable — a practical and essential feature for children's garments — while the organic cotton adds softness and breathability. Knitters will need 2 to 4 hanks of Color A (the main color) and 1 hank of Color B