1134 Somerset - Poncho Knitting Pattern for Women in Valley Yarns Brodie

**Valley Yarns Somerset Poncho: A Luxurious Knitting Pattern** Experience the elegance of the Valley Yarns Somerset Poncho, a stunning women’s poncho featuring a beautiful cable pattern that gracefully weaves its way up both the front and back of this stylish drop-shoulder design. Crafted with a ribbed background that seamlessly flows into the shoulders and the cozy turtleneck, this poncho is knitted using the sumptuous Valley Yarns Brodie yarn. This worsted weight yarn, made of 95% Cashmere and 5% Extrafine Merino, is available in a wide range of colors, making it ideal for a variety of knitting projects, including colorwork and intricate cable designs. The Somerset Poncho is skillfully worked in two separate pieces from the bottom up, allowing for an enjoyable crafting experience. The pieces are elegantly joined at the drop shoulders, whereas the turtleneck is effortlessly picked up along the neckline, adding to the poncho's refined look. The pattern includes both charted and written instructions for the cable design, accommodating knitters of varying preferences. **Skill Level:** Experienced **Available Sizes:** S (M, L) **Finished Measurements:** Shown in size S with 6–8” positive ease     **Width:** 26 (31¼, 36¼)” including a generous 10” neck opening     **Length:** 24½” for all sizes **Yarn Requirements:** You will need 9 (11, 13) balls of Valley Yarns Brodie (95% Cashmere/ 5% Extrafine Merino; 50g/154yds), demonstrated here in color 223 Silver Grey. **Recommended Needles:** Use US 7 (4.50mm) circular needles, 16” and 32–40” lengths to accommodate the poncho's unique construction. **Gauge:**     20 stitches and 28 rows = 4” in k2, p2 rib pattern, blocked     32-st cable repeat = 5¼” wide Whether you're crafting for yourself or a thoughtful gift for a loved one, the Valley Yarns Somerset Poncho combines comfort and style. This knitting pattern underwent an update on December 23, 2021. If you’d like to ensure you're working with the latest version, you can view any errata [here](https://www.example.com/pages/valley-yarns-patterns-errata). For those who purchased the PDF version, the updated file is available in your pattern library [here](https://www.example.com/users/patterns). Indulge in the rewarding experience of knitting with the Valley Yarns Somerset Poncho pattern, and elevate your handmade wardrobe today!