Alexa Poncho

Alexa Poncho by Martin Storey

What is Being Made

The Alexa Poncho is a hooded poncho designed for infants and young children, created by designer Martin Storey. This garment is ideal for layering over other sweaters and offers both warmth and ease of wear. The poncho features a distinctive snow princess aesthetic, achieved through its cream colorway and decorative cabled edge detail that provides a refined finishing touch to the piece.

Sizes and Measurements

The Alexa Poncho is available in four size options to fit different age groups:

• 6–9 months: Cuff to cuff measurement of 61 cm (24 in), length to shoulder of 29 cm
• 12–18 months: Cuff to cuff measurement of 71 cm (28 in), length to shoulder of 32 cm
• 24–36 months: Cuff to cuff measurement of 81 cm (31¾ in), length to shoulder of 36 cm
• 36–48 months: Cuff to cuff measurement of 89 cm (35 in), length to shoulder of 41 cm

Knitting Techniques

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several key techniques to construct the poncho. The garment is worked in pieces, with the back and front panels created separately before assembly. Neck shaping is incorporated into the front piece through a series of strategic decreases, including cast-off stitches at the neck edge and paired decreases worked across multiple rows to create a properly fitted neckline. The construction method allows knitters to work flat in rows, making this an accessible project for those with intermediate skills.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with decorative cabling. A cable edge frames the poncho as a finishing detail, adding visual interest and texture. The main fabric is worked using stockinette stitch as the base, with patterning sections that incorporate the cabled motifs. Decreases are achieved through standard knitting methods including knit two together (K2tog) reductions and cast-off techniques for shaping the neckline and armholes.

Materials

The Alexa Poncho is designed to be knitted in Alpaca Soft DK yarn, a lightweight double-knit weight that provides softness and warmth suitable for children's garments. The DK weight classification makes this yarn ideal for creating defined stitch definition while maintaining drape and comfort. Knitters will require appropriate needles sized for DK-weight yarn to achieve the correct gauge and fabric characteristics as specified in the pattern instructions.