Staple Poncho

Staple Poncho

These patterns are part of The Bendigo Project, 2026 and will be published on Saturday 28th of March 2026.

The theme for The Bendigo Project in 2026 is Texture & Twist, a delightful exploration of knit and crochet textured stitch patterns and cables.

The Bendigo Project Knitalong will commence on Saturday 28th of  March at 7.30pm via Zoom, and will conclude with a meet up at The Australian Sheep and Wool Show, in Bendigo, Saturday July 18th 2026.

The Staple Poncho highlights the tactile surface of wool in granny square form, creating an accessory that celebrate the structure of wool. Inspired by the natural waviness of wool fibres, the Staple granny square design embraces this year’s theme of Texture & Twist. 

Yarn kits are available from Louie and Lola Yarns here. 

Staple Poncho

The Staple Poncho is a lovely warm hug in an easy to wear, oversized throw over garment. Wear it point down or across your body for a cropped-at-the-waist look.

Sizing and fit
Three sizes included in the pattern, and all are generous. See the photos for example:  Size 1 is the blue and Size 3 is the green. 

Finished measurements

When laid flat with points down: 
Neck Opening: 25 cm / 10 in (1), 29 cm/11.5 in (2), 33 cm/13 in (3)
Elbow to elbow: 95 cm/37.5 in (1), 101 cm/40 jn (2), 107 cm/42 in (3)
Dip to point: 63.5 cm/25 in (1), 68 cm/27 in (2), 72 cm/28.5 in (3)

Yarn
Louie and Lola Yarns, 4 ply/ fingering weight yarn, 80% merino, 20% possum, 400 m / 437 y per 100g

5 skeins are recommended for each size. 4 may be sufficient for Size 1 and if you crochet loosely, you may need a little more for Size 3. 

Other patterns in the collection:

Crimp Cowls by me 
Mail Clad Cowl by Tess Vandekolk
Mail Clad Princess Socks by Tess Vandekolk 
Noosa Cardigan by Vera Marcu 
Noosa Scarf by Vera Marcu 
McKinnon Beanie by Susanna Kaartinen 
Noble Jumper by Susanna Kaartinen 
Sheep Show Hat by Kath Martin
Sheep Show Mitts by Kath Martin
Sheep Show Socks by Kath Martin
Sheep Show Socks DK by Kath Martin