Nautilus Poncho Pattern View More Images

Nautilus Poncho Pattern

by Norah Gaughan

Directions for this project in Knitting Nature, shown below. Nature offers many variations of spirals from tree trunks to seashells. This shell inspired poncho is made in a single stockinette-stitch strip that widens as it lengthens, with short-row shaping at the shoulders. Keeping track of the short rows and increases is easy because they are at regular intervals. After the spiraling strip is completed the piece is assembled with basic crochet stitches, placed to further enhance the shell-like spiral structure. The pattern is available in two sizes with identical instructions and just different gauge. Shown in Cadena Saffron.
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Needles: 
Size 10.5(11): circular or straight; crochet hook J/10
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Recommended Bulky Weight Knitting Yarn  3 - 3.5 sts = 1" on #9 - 11 needles:

Cadena Yarn

Cadena Yarn Knitting Yarn
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Content:
70% Peruvian Highland Wool, 30% Superfine Alpaca
Weight:
Bulky Weight
Gauge:
3 - 3.5 sts = 1" on #9 - 11 needles
Amount:
110 yards/100 gram hank
Care:
Hand Wash/Dry Flat

Admiral
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Caribou
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Saffron
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Tree Frog
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Coal
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Mahogany
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Neptune
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Peat
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Mist
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Natural
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Leaf
23787 $5.79/hank
Tide
23788 $5.79/hank
Cranberry
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View More Images Knitting Nature by Norah Gaughan Norah Gaughan—one of the most innovative and respected handknit designers working today—blends the natural and artistic worlds together with 39 stunning, fun-to-knit designs for women, men and children. Here she shares clear explanations of intriguing natural phenomena along with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Projects include a skirt patterned after a turtle shell, mittens that illustrate the spiraling waves, and a pullover that mimics bubbles nestling together in sea foam. Item No. 30739 Retail: $29.95 Your Cost: $17.97 Save 40%

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