Nara by Sarah Hatton

Updated pattern file with new shades added in January, 2025.

Knit this ladies simple lace poncho. Designed by Sarah Hatton in Kidsilk Haze. It features graduated colour bands and a simple all over lace pattern making it suitable for the knitter with a little experience.

Two strands of yarn are held together throughout.

Yarn

Rowan Kidsilk Haze

A. 634 Cream - 2(2, 3) balls

B. 684 Eve Green - 1(2, 2) balls

C. 597 Jelly - 1 ball for all sizes

Original design yarn used:
Rowan Kidsilk Haze

A. 641 Black Current - 2(2, 3) balls

B. 669 Degas - 1(2, 2) balls

C. 590 Pearl - 1 ball for all sizes

Yarn weight

yarn held together

Lace + Lace = Aran (8 wpi)

Gauge

14 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches in design pattern using largest needles holding yarn DOUBLE

Needles & notions

US 6 - 4.0 mm circular needle no longer than 32” (80 cm)

US 8 - 5.0 mm circular needle no longer than 32” (80 cm)

US 9 - 5.5 mm circular needle, no longer than 40” (100 cm)

Yardage

916 - 1374 yards (838 - 1256 m)

Sizes available

S-M (L, XL-XXL)

Finished measurements

Lower edge circumference: 49( 54, 64)“ 124( 135, 163 cm)

Upper edge circumference: 40( 44, 53)” 102( 113, 134) cm

Finished length: 12.5( 12.5, 14.25)“ 32( 32, 36.5) cm