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Ponchos in Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky – Pattern 4679

This beginner-friendly knitting pattern from Hayfield presents two charming baby and toddler poncho designs worked in the soft and cosy Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky yarn. Sized to fit children from birth right through to 7 years old, both designs make an ideal introduction to garment knitting for those new to the craft, while also offering a quick and satisfying project for more experienced knitters looking for something straightforward and practical.

Designs Included

Poncho (F251 – Shade 352)

The first design is a classic baby and children's poncho worked in Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky shade 352. A poncho is one of the most versatile and wearable garments for young children — it slips easily over the head with no fiddly fastenings, making it ideal for layering over everyday outfits in cooler weather. This design is sized to fit chest measurements ranging from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), covering ages 0–6 months through to 6–7 years. The finished length from shoulder seam ranges from approximately 28 cm (11 in) for the smallest size up to 48 cm (19 in) for the largest.

• Yarn: Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky, shade 352 – requiring 1 x 100g ball for sizes 0–6 months up to 2–3 years, and 2 x 100g balls for sizes 4–5 years and 6–7 years
• Yarn Weight: Chunky
• Needles: 6½mm (UK3 / USA10.5) and 5½mm (UK5 / USA9) knitting needles

Poncho with Hood (F251 – Shade 353)

The second design adds a cosy hood to the classic poncho silhouette, worked in Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky shade 353. The addition of a hood makes this version especially practical for outdoor wear, keeping little ones warm and sheltered without the need for a separate hat. The same size range applies, from birth to 7 years, with the same chest and length measurements as the plain poncho. Due to the extra fabric required for the hood, yarn requirements are slightly higher.

• Yarn: Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky, shade 353 – requiring 1 x 100g ball for size 0–6 months, 2 x 100g balls for sizes 6–12 months through to 4–5 years, and 3 x 100g balls for size 6–7 years
• Yarn Weight: Chunky
• Needles: 6½mm (UK3 / USA10.5) and 5½mm (UK5 / USA9) knitting needles

Techniques and Stitches

Both poncho designs are rated as easy / beginner level, making them an excellent choice for knitters who are just moving beyond scarves and simple squares into their first garment projects. The construction of a poncho typically involves knitting flat rectangular or shaped panels that are then seamed together — a technique that helps beginners practise both knitting to a consistent tension and basic finishing skills.

• Primary stitch: Stocking stitch — the classic combination of knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, flat fabric on the right side. Stocking stitch is the foundation of most knitted garments and is ideal for showcasing the soft texture of Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky.
• Ribbing / edging: The use of two needle sizes (5½mm and 6½mm) is characteristic of patterns that incorporate a rib stitch border or neat edging worked on the smaller needle to create a tighter, more elastic finish before switching to the larger needle for the main body fabric.
• Tension / gauge: The stated tension is 14