The Riviera Sheer Poncho

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Available sizes

Yarn needed 800m

Difficulty Beginner

Needles 8mm | US 11

What you'll learn

Double Knit Edge

The Pattern

Designed to be the ultimatevcompanion piece to the Riviera BeachMaxi, this sheer poncho utilizes the same shimmering combination of Cashmere silk Veranita and sequins. By working the yarns on oversized needles, the poncho achieves an even more transparent, ultra-sheer drape than the skirt.

The true romance of this design lies in its shimmering, translucent texture. By holding a delicate strand of ultrafine Veranita cashmere lace together with the gentle sparkle of Cosmos sequins, the fabric catches the light like stars reflecting on the water.

Skill level: Beginner

Construction Method

To give the piece a premium finish and prevent the open sides from curling, the edges are framed with a 3-stitch double-knit edge, perfectly mirroring the deep back slit of the matching skirt. The piece is constructed as one continuous rectangle. You cast on the vertical drop length of the poncho, and knit horizontally until the piece is wide enough to cover the body. The rectangle is then folded in half, and the Cast-On and Bind-Off edges are seamed together on one side partially. This creates a stunning asymmetrical drape.

Materials & Sizing

XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) - please see size chart for more information

MC1: Veranita
79% Supreme Cashmere, 21% Silk; 300 m / 328 yds per 25g

MC2: Cosmos
76% Glitter Yarn, 24% Payette 393 m / 430 yds per 100g

Hold 1 strand of Veranita (Lace) and 1 strand of Cosmos Sequins (Lace) together throughout the entire pattern to create a sheer, shimmering fabric.

Sample

Veranita - Platinum and Cosmos - Galactica

Needles and Gauge

8.0 mm (US 11) circular needles (or needle size needed to obtain gauge).

Blocked Gauge: 13 sts × 15 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4" × 4") in Stockinette stitch on 8.0 mm needles, measured relaxed after light blocking.

Notions

Waste yarn for provisional cast-on
Stitch markers
Sewing needle and strong thread

More details

Construction

To give the piece a premium finish and prevent the open sides from curling, the edges are framed with a 3-stitch double-knit edge, perfectly mirroring the deep back slit of the matching skirt. The piece is constructed as one
continuous rectangle. You cast on the vertical drop length of the poncho, and knit horizontally until the piece is wide enough to cover the body. The rectangle is then folded in half, and the Cast-On and Bind-Off edges are seamed together on one side partially. This creates a stunning asymmetrical drape.