Selway River Poncho

Selway River Poncho by Selena Miskin

What is Being Made

The Selway River Poncho is a casual yet dramatically styled knitted poncho designed as a one-size-fits-most garment. Named after the Selway River running through Montana's Bitterroot Valley, this poncho features a finished width of 35 1/2 inches when folded in half and a length of 26 inches including trim. The design combines two distinct Mountain Colors yarns to create visual interest and texture, making it an accessible project suitable for knitters of all experience levels.

Techniques Used

This poncho is constructed using straightforward knitting techniques appropriate for beginners. The pattern employs circular needle knitting, which allows for seamless construction and easy customization. The design is intentionally simple in its construction methods, focusing on fundamental knitting principles while achieving a sophisticated finished garment through yarn selection and color combination rather than complex stitch patterns.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch details are not fully detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the Selway River Poncho utilizes basic knitting stitches suitable for beginner-level knitters. The simplicity of the stitch work allows the beautiful yarn characteristics to be the focal point of the finished piece.

Materials and Yarn

Yarn Requirements:

• Mountain Colors Mountain Goat in Huckleberry colorway: 4 skeins (55% mohair, 45% wool; 230 yards per 100g skein)
• Mountain Colors Wooly Feathers in Bluebird colorway: 1 skein (85 yards per 100g skein)

Needles and Notions:

• US #9/5.5mm circular needle, at least 32 inches in length
• Tapestry needle for finishing

The yarn selection combines a mohair-wool blend with a lighter-weight feather yarn, creating textural contrast and visual drama. The Huckleberry and Bluebird colorways work together to produce a cohesive, nature-inspired aesthetic that reflects the poncho's Montana origins.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner-friendly project, the Selway River Poncho is designed to be accessible to knitters new to poncho construction. The pattern prioritizes simplicity in technique while delivering a polished, wearable garment through thoughtful yarn pairing and design.