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Jimmy's Lucky Poncho
Through the Eyes of a Machine Knitter
A Simple Machine Knitting Favorite — With a Twist!
The fold-over poncho is a classic machine knitting project — simple, easy, and perfect for all skill levels.
This updated version adds a fun spin inspired by Kit Hutchin: roll the dice to decide stripe placement and row counts!
The designer used 6–10 colors of Rowan Felted Tweed, but with your machine, you’re not limited to stripes:
Ready to dive in? Set up your machine and start knitting!
This updated version adds a fun spin inspired by Kit Hutchin: roll the dice to decide stripe placement and row counts!
The designer used 6–10 colors of Rowan Felted Tweed, but with your machine, you’re not limited to stripes:
- Pick any yarn
- Experiment with stitch patterns
- Knit a swatch
- Use the Knit it Now "Dress Topper" pattern for stitch and row counts
About the Jimmy's Lucky Poncho Pattern from JImmy Beans Wool
Hey there! We’re so excited to share the Jimmy's Lucky Poncho with you—it’s a gorgeous design that caught our eye. Here’s the scoop:
- This isn’t a Knit It Now original pattern. It’s actually a hand-knit pattern that we’re showcasing to inspire you.
- Why share it? Because we believe machine knitters like you can totally make this design your own!
- What you’ll need to do:
- Start with the original hand-knit pattern (we’ve provided a link for you).
- Use Knit It Now’s amazing tools, like our Perfect Fit Dynamic Patterns, to adapt and customize it for your machine.
- Don’t forget to adjust for YOUR gauge, YOUR yarn choice, and YOUR personal flair!
We’re here for you! Check the Suggested Content or drop us a line anytime. Happy knitting!
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