Portree Poncho

Evoking the quaint refinement of Skye’s harbor town, surrounded by the rugged nature of the Scottish Highlands, this poncho features a stunning double Saxon braid flanked by plaits and ladders. The plaits along the sides of each panel provide an interesting and fuss-free edging, particularly at the neckline. The raw bottom edges of the panels are finished with an I-Cord bind off or cast on for a cleaner look. The poncho is worked flat in two separate panels that are sewn together to create a double triangle. The cable patterns and finishing techniques are rather simple, so this is a perfect project for learning basic cables as well as I-Cord finishing techniques.

The gauge is 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4” [10cm] in stockinette stitch. Over the largest cable pattern, it is 28 stitches and 26 rows after blocking.