Hooded and Stand Up Neck Ponchos in Sirdar Husky - 7325 - Downloadable PDF

Hooded and Stand Up Neck Ponchos in Sirdar Husky Super Chunky – Pattern 7325

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar includes instructions for two distinct poncho designs: a classic Poncho with Hood and a stylish Poncho with Stand Up Neck. Both are worked in Sirdar Husky Super Chunky yarn, making them fast, satisfying knits that are ideal for beginners and experienced knitters alike who want a cosy, wearable result in minimal time. The pattern covers a generous range of sizes, from a chest/bust of 61/66 cm (24/26 in) up to 112/117 cm (44/46 in), with six size options in total, making it suitable for children through to adults.

Design One: Poncho with Hood

The Poncho with Hood is a relaxed, enveloping outer layer that drapes over the shoulders and falls to a comfortable length, finished with an attached hood for extra warmth and a striking silhouette. The actual finished measurements range from 111 cm (43¾ in) to 142 cm (56 in) around, with a full length of 32 cm (12½ in) to 43 cm (17 in) depending on the size chosen. The hood transforms this poncho into a practical cold-weather accessory as well as a fashion statement.

Materials for the Poncho with Hood

• Yarn: Sirdar Husky Super Chunky, shade 505 – requiring 4 to 5 x 50g balls depending on size
• Needles: 1 pair of 10mm (UK 000 / USA 15) knitting needles and 1 pair of 8mm (UK 0 / USA 11) knitting needles

Design Two: Poncho with Stand Up Neck

The Poncho with Stand Up Neck offers a sleek, contemporary alternative, featuring a neat ribbed or structured collar that frames the face and adds a polished, modern finish. Like the hooded version, it shares the same generous sizing range and actual measurements, making it equally versatile across the full range of chest/bust sizes. The stand-up neck detail adds a layer of warmth around the throat without the bulk of a full hood, making it a refined everyday option.

Materials for the Poncho with Stand Up Neck

• Yarn: Sirdar Husky Super Chunky, shade 506 – requiring 3 to 5 x 50g balls depending on size
• Needles: 1 pair of 10mm (UK 000 / USA 15) knitting needles and 1 pair of 8mm (UK 0 / USA 11) knitting needles

Yarn and Suitable Alternatives

Both designs are written for Sirdar Husky Super Chunky, a thick, super chunky weight yarn that works up quickly on large needles and produces a beautifully soft, warm fabric. The pattern notes that both ponchos are also suitable for the following alternative yarns, though yarn amounts may vary:

• Denim Ultra
• Faroe Super Chunky
• Big Softie
• Kiko Super Chunky

If substituting with Big Softie or Kiko Super Chunky, the pattern specifically advises using the two-needle cast-on method and recommends using short lengths of the yarn for seaming, taking care to twist the yarn as you sew to ensure a neat and secure finish.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

Both ponchos are knitted flat on straight needles and then seamed together, making them accessible to knitters who prefer working back and forth in rows rather than in the round. The use of two needle sizes — 8mm and 10mm — suggests that different sections of each garment, such as the collar,