MODE at Rowan MIP90 Archer Ribbed Poncho Knitting Pattern | Colourmix Aran / 10 Ply
MODE at Rowan MIP90 Archer Ribbed Poncho
Archer is a contemporary fitted poncho designed by Quail Studio. It features an all-over ribbed texture, a cosy high neckline and neatly shaped shoulders for a polished, easy-to-layer finish.
The poncho is knitted seamlessly in the round using MODE at Rowan Colourmix Aran / 10 ply. The photographed design uses the softly self-colouring Cocoa Browns 102 shade.
Pattern details
- Pattern: MIP90 Archer
- Designer: Quail Studio
- Garment: Women’s ribbed poncho
- Neckline: High mock neck
- Fit: Neat, fitted silhouette with positive ease
- Texture: All-over ribbed stitch pattern
- Shaping: Raglan-style shaping towards the neckline
- Construction: Knitted seamlessly in the round from the bottom up
- Yarn: MODE at Rowan Colourmix
- Yarn weight: Aran / 10 ply
- Photographed shade: Cocoa Browns 102
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Sizes: Nine sizes, fitting chest measurements from 71 to 157cm
- Language: English
Seamless construction
Archer begins at the lower edge and is worked upwards in the round as one seamless piece. The poncho gradually narrows through raglan-style shaping before finishing with the fitted high neckline.
Finished measurements
Choose your size using the to fit chest measurement. Rowan publishes finished chest circumference as the principal finished measurement for this fitted poncho.
| Size | To fit chest | Finished chest circumference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71-76cm 28-30in |
80.5cm 31¾in |
| 2 | 81-86cm 32-34in |
90.5cm 35¾in |
| 3 | 91-97cm 36-38in |
100.5cm 39½in |
| 4 | 102-107cm 40-42in |
110.5cm 43½in |
| 5 | 112-117cm 44-46in |
120.5cm 47½in |
| 6 | 122-127cm 48-50in |
130.5cm 51½in |
| 7 | 132-137cm 52-54in |
140.5cm 55¼in |
| 8 | 142-147cm 56-58in |
150.5cm 59¼in |
| 9 | 152-157cm 60-62in |
160.5cm 63¼in |
Yarn required for each size
Quantities are for MODE at Rowan Colourmix in 50g balls containing approximately 100 metres each.
| To fit chest | Finished chest | 50g balls required | Approx. yarn length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71-76cm / 28-30in | 80.5cm / 31¾in | 4 balls | 400m |
| 81-86cm / 32-34in | 90.5cm / 35¾in | 4 balls | 400m |
| 91-97cm / 36-38in | 100.5cm / 39½in | 5 balls | 500m |
| 102-107cm / 40-42in | 110.5cm / 43½in | 5 balls | 500m |
| 112-117cm / 44-46in | 120.5cm / 47½in | 6 balls | 600m |
| 122-127cm / 48-50in | 130.5cm / 51½in | 6 balls | 600m |
| 132-137cm / 52-54in | 140.5cm / 55¼in | 7 balls | 700m |
| 142-147cm / 56-58in | 150.5cm / 59¼in | 7 balls | 700m |
| 152-157cm / 60-62in | 160.5cm / 63¼in | 8 balls | 800m |
Colourmix yarn specifications
- Fibre: 47% cotton, 30% wool and 23% alpaca
- Ball size: 50g
- Length: Approximately 100 metres per ball
- Yarn weight: Aran / 10 ply
- Recommended needle: 5mm
- Standard yarn tension: 17 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm
- Care: Hand wash cold and dry flat
Needles and accessories
The pattern uses different circular needle lengths as the poncho narrows towards the neckline:
- 5mm circular knitting needle, 80cm long
- 5mm circular knitting needle, 60cm long
- 5mm circular knitting needle, 40cm long
- Stitch marker for marking the beginning of the round
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Pattern tension
16 stitches and 27 rows to 10cm in the ribbed pattern using 5mm needles.
Always knit a tension square before beginning. Adjust your needle size if necessary to obtain the stated pattern tension.
What you will receive
One MODE at Rowan MIP90 Archer knitting pattern containing the instructions required to knit the poncho in all nine listed sizes.