Harriet Poncho with Button Shoulder Detail in West Yorkshire Spinners - DBP0198 - Downloadable PDF

Harriet Poncho with Button Shoulder Detail by Dame Zandra Rhodes

What is Being Made

The Harriet Poncho is a sophisticated layering piece designed by Dame Zandra Rhodes, featuring distinctive button shoulder detail. This poncho combines the ease of a pull-over silhouette with refined finishing touches, making it an elegant addition to any wardrobe. The design is part of the Zandra Rhodes – Make A Statement collection, which brings the renowned designer's artistic vision to hand-knitted garments.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is worked in 4 ply yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners, available in multiple colorways from the Zandra Rhodes collection. The yarn options include Zandra's Sunset, Botanical, Forest, Bluebell, Woodland, Rainbow, Bouquet, Bloom, Stripes, Mist, and Awakening. The 4 ply weight provides a lightweight yet structured fabric ideal for a layering garment, allowing the intricate stitch definition to shine while maintaining drape and comfort.

Techniques and Construction

This is an intermediate-level knitting project, suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle more complex shaping and finishing details. The poncho construction involves shaping techniques to create the proper fit across the shoulders and body. The signature button shoulder detail requires careful placement and finishing, adding a couture-quality element to the piece. The design demonstrates how functional closures can serve as both practical fastening and decorative embellishment.

Stitches and Stitch Work

While specific stitch patterns are detailed within the full pattern instructions, the 4 ply yarn weight allows for fine gauge work that creates crisp stitch definition. The construction likely incorporates standard knitting techniques appropriate to the 4 ply weight, with shaping accomplished through increases, decreases, and strategic placement of stitch patterns. The button shoulder detail requires precise finishing work to ensure professional results.

Design Features

• Button shoulder detail for refined finishing and adjustable fit
• Poncho silhouette offering versatile layering options
• Available in ten distinctive West Yorkshire Spinners colorways
• Intermediate difficulty level for experienced knitters
• Part of the acclaimed Zandra Rhodes – Make A Statement collection

Pattern sourced from Zandra Rhodes – Make A Statement, compiled by Jenny Watson with technical editing by Helen Birch and Jill Gray. This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only.