This easy knit poncho pattern from Bernat Yarns is a great project for beginners. The triangular shape is stylish and the finish is soft and comfortable.

You can find this beginner knit pattern, along with several other easy knitting patterns, in our free eBook, Learn How to Knit for Beginners:  27 Easy Knitting Patterns.

Materials:

• Bernat® Soft Bouclé (140 g/5 oz)
• Sizes XS/M (L/2XL-3XL/5XL)
• 2 (2-3) balls
• Knitting Needles: size 6 mm (U.S. 10) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Optional: 50 ins [127 cm] length of ½ inch [1.5 cm] wide ribbon for Drawstring.

Sizes: 
To fit bust measurement

• Extra-Small/Medium
• 28 - 38 ins [71 - 96.5 cm]
• Large/2X-Large
• 40 - 50" [101.5 - 127"]
• 3X-Large/5X-Large
• 52 - 62" [132 - 158"]

Finished length between neck edge and point

• XS/M 17 ins [43 cm]
• L/2-XL 19¾" [50 "]
• 3-XL/5-XL 22½" [57 "]
   

GAUGE:  15 sts and 22 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.

Abbreviations:
beg = Beginning.
K = Knit.
rep = Repeat.
RS = Right Side.
st(s) = Stitch(es).
WS = Wrong Side.

Instructions:

1. Cast on 46 (54-60) sts.
    
2. 1st row: (RS). Knit.
    
3. 2nd row: K3. Purl to last 3 sts. K3.
    
4. Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 51 (53-55) ins [129.5 (135.5-139.5) cm], ending a WS row.
    
5. Work 3 rows in garter st.
    
6. Cast off knitwise (WS).
    
7. To finish, sew cast on edge to side of Poncho (see Diagram).
    
8. Ribbon Drawstring: Starting at center front, thread ribbon along neck edge.
    
9. Tie into a bow at center as shown in picture.
    
10. Optional: Yarn Drawstring: Cut 3 strands of yarn 60 ins [152 cm] long.
     
11. Knot one end and braid strands together. Knot other end. Starting at center front, thread Drawstring along neck edge.