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Jolie Poncho

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Jolie Poncho

by Milotté

Skill level
Beginner
Tools
Circular needles 3,5 mm (40 cm) and 4 mm (40 and 80 cm). Crochet hook for optional fringe; size not specified.
Gauge
20 sts = 10 cm on 4 mm needles

Which yarn do you need for Jolie Poncho? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. Jolie Poncho is a poncho with a folded-over high collar, a textured pattern at the centre front and back, and a soft drape over the shoulders. It is knitted from the top down in the round with one strand of Mitu and one strand of Tynn Silk Mohair held together. The lower edge can be decorated with fringe.

The pattern is owned and sold by the designer. Yarnmatch only shows which yarn you need and links to the original pattern.

Buy the original pattern from the designer · ca SEK 107

Yarn for Jolie Poncho

Choose a version and size and we’ll calculate how much yarn you need.

M = maximum circumference 164 cm, length 44 cm

The length is measured from the transition to stocking stitch, including the garter stitch lower border.

Main yarn

Drops Lima

Replaced Rauma Mitu

700 m in total

7 skeins

Choose your colour on the shop’s website.

Held together with the main yarn

Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair

848 m in total

4 skeins

Colour: 2511 Almond Tynn silk mohairas specified in the pattern

Extra yarn for fringe

Drops Lima

Replaced Rauma Mitu

100 m in total

1 skeins

Choose your colour on the shop’s website.

Estimated yarn cost, size Mca SEK 572

The designer’s own yarn suggestions

Milotté also lists these yarns in the pattern. Choose one to update the calculations.

The pattern specifies Rauma Mitu – is not available in any shop right now, so we’re showing a yarn you can buy

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Where can I buy yarn for Jolie Poncho?

Prices retrieved from shops 4 days ago. The price is for the cheapest colour – check with the shop.

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Drops

Lima

Okänd fiber

Weight

50 g

Length

100 m

You need

7 skeins

  • GlittraCheapest

    from SEK 35 / skein · Frakt 69 kr, fri över 699 kr

  • StickAnn

    from SEK 36 / skein

Sandnes Garn

Tynn Silk Mohair

57% mohair, 28% silke, 15% ull

Weight

25 g

Length

212 m

You need

4 skeins

  • StickAnnCheapest

    from SEK 73 / skein

  • Yllotyll

    from SEK 89 / skein

  • Sandnes Garn

    from SEK 105 / skein · Frakt från 79 kr

  • Broderi & Garn 1901

    from SEK 105 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr

  • Stick å Klart

    from SEK 105 / skein

  • Garn och Tygverkstan

    from SEK 105 / skein

  • Lilla garnbutiken

    from SEK 105 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr

  • MYO Make Your Own

    from SEK 105 / skein

Drops

Lima

Okänd fiber

Weight

50 g

Length

100 m

You need

1 skeins

Buy all yarn · size M

  • 7 × Drops Lima
  • 4 × Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair
  • 1 × Drops Lima

Estimated total cost: SEK 572

Yarn matching · beta

Alternative yarns for Jolie Poncho

We only suggest yarns with a very similar gauge and length per gram – so your garment comes out the right size, even with a different brand.

Want the yarn to feel different?

Instead of Rauma Mitu

Good match ✓100%

Drops

Lima

Okänd fiber

Works because: same gauge · same length per gram · similar fibre.

Warmth
In between
Softness
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Itchiness
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Weight
In between

50 g · 100 m

from SEK 35 / skein

Good match ✓100%

Hjelholt Uldspinderi

Håndværksgarn

Okänd fiber

Works because: same gauge · same length per gram · similar fibre.

Warmth
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Softness
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Itchiness
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Weight
In between

100 g · 200 m

from SEK 70 / skein

Good match ✓100%

Hobbii

Friends Wool

Okänd fiber

Works because: same gauge · same length per gram · similar fibre.

Warmth
In between
Softness
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Itchiness
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Weight
In between

50 g · 100 m

from SEK 51 / skein

Good match ✓97%

Gepard Garn

Puno

Okänd fiber

Works because: same gauge · same length per gram · similar fibre.

Warmth
In between
Softness
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Itchiness
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Weight
In between

50 g · 110 m

from SEK 134 / skein

Instead of Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair

Swatch required66%

Isager

Silk Mohair

75% mohair, 25% silke

Works because: similar gauge (26 sts vs 27 sts) · same length per gram · different fibre – different feel.

Good to know

  • The gauge differs by 1.0 sts – knit a swatch and recalculate the stitch count, or the garment will come out the wrong size
  • A completely different fibre than in the pattern – expect a different feel, sheen and drape
Warmth
Warm
Softness
Soft
Itchiness
In between
Weight
Light

25 g · 212 m

from SEK 73 / skein

Swatch required64%

Knitting for Olive

Soft Silk Mohair

70% mohair, 30% silke

Works because: similar gauge (26 sts vs 27 sts) · length approx. 9 m/g (vs 8 m/g) · different fibre – different feel.

Good to know

  • The gauge differs by 1.0 sts – knit a swatch and recalculate the stitch count, or the garment will come out the wrong size
  • A completely different fibre than in the pattern – expect a different feel, sheen and drape
Warmth
Warm
Softness
Soft
Itchiness
In between
Weight
Light

25 g · 225 m

from SEK 119 / skein

Always make a gauge swatch when substituting yarn. Our assessment of feel is based on fibre and spinning method – everyone experiences itchiness differently.

Frequently asked questions about yarn for Jolie Poncho

How much yarn do I need for Jolie Poncho?
  • XS: 7 skeins Rauma Mitu + 3 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair + 1 skeins Rauma Mitu
  • S: 7 skeins Rauma Mitu + 3 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair + 1 skeins Rauma Mitu
  • M: 7 skeins Rauma Mitu + 4 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair + 1 skeins Rauma Mitu
  • L: 7 skeins Rauma Mitu + 4 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair + 2 skeins Rauma Mitu
  • XL: 8 skeins Rauma Mitu + 4 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair + 2 skeins Rauma Mitu
  • 2XL: 8 skeins Rauma Mitu + 5 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair + 2 skeins Rauma Mitu
Which yarn is used in Jolie Poncho?

The pattern is written for Drops Lima (main yarn) and Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (held together with the main yarn) and Drops Lima (extra yarn for fringe). Gauge: 20 sts = 10 cm on 4 mm needles.

Can I use a different yarn for Jolie Poncho?

Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Lima among our yarns is Drops Lima (100% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.

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