Tenderwood by Karel Chan
Tenderwood by Karel Chan
Tenderwood is a DK/light worsted weight cowlneck poncho featuring a timeless, textured colorwork yoke incorporating both knit and purl stitches, and split front and back for ease of arm movement. A perfect transitional piece between seasons, when there’s still a bite in the morning and an evening chill.
SIZING
1, 2, 3, 4
Finished yoke circumference:
59”/150cm, 66”/167.5cm, 77”/195.5cm, 84”/213cm
Finished neck circumference:
25”/63.5cm, 26”/66cm, 27”/68.5cm, 27”/68.5cm
Length from collar to bottom tip of hem:
23”/58.5cm, 24.5”/62cm, 26”/66cm, 27.5”/70cm
Recommended ease is 10-15”/25.5-38cm positive ease. Measure around the OUTSIDE of both arms at bust to determine your measurement, then add at least 10”/25.5cm to that number to determine your size.
MATERIALS
Yarn: DK
MC: 870, 1020, 1300, 1500 yds / 796, 933, 1189, 1372 m
CC1: 155, 170, 200, 220 yds / 142, 156, 183, 202 m
CC2: 100, 110, 130, 145 yds / 92, 101, 119, 133 m
Needle(s):
US6/4mm circular needle, in various lengths (16”/40cm for neckline, at least 47”/120cm for yoke and body), or size needed to obtain gauge
You may need to change needle sizes after completing the colorwork if your gauge changes significantly when knitting stockinette and/or knitting flat. Swatching for gauge is recommended!
Tools:
Spare circular needle/cable at least 42”/107cm or scrap yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle
Gauge:
20 sts x 28 rows = 4”x 4”/10 x 10cm in stranded colorwork in the round, washed and blocked
20 sts x 28 rows = 4” x 4”/10 x 10cm in stockinette stitch knitted flat, washed and blocked
Pattern leaflet with complimentary Ravelry download code