Free knitting patterns for babies have never been this classy.  Enjoy this glamorous design from Vickie Howell for the Sophie Lace Baby Shawl.  With a clean stockinette stitch edge, you're special little girl will be ready for that family photo shoot in no time at all! This is a great pattern for those that are eager to try the delicate art of lace knitting.

Finished Measurements:
Shoulder Opening: 19 (20)”/48.5 (51)cm
Length (with ruffle uncurled): 7 (8)”/18 (20.5)cm

Materials:

• Caron International 'Simply Soft' (100% acrylic; 6oz/170g, 315yd/288m skein), Color Soft Blue, 6oz/170g
• One circular size U.S. 10 (6mm), 24”/61cm long needle or size to obtain gauge
• Stitch Marker Yarn needle

GAUGE
In Stockinette Stitch with double strand of yarn, using size U.S. 10 (6mm) needle, 14 sts and 17 rnds= 4”/10cm

STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)

SPECIAL ABBREVATIONS
pf&b: purl in front and back (= increase)
yo2: yarn over twice

PONCHO
Beg at neck opening and using double strand of yarn, CO 64 (68) sts. Join rnd, taking care not to twist; place marker.

Rnd 1: Knit.

Rnd 2: Purl.

Rnds 3-6: Repeat Rnds 1-2 twice.

Rnd 7: *K1, yo2; repeat from * to end.

Rnd 8: Knit all k sts, dropping all yo's.

Rnd 9: Purl.

Rnd 10: Knit.

Rnd 11: P16 (17), pf&b, p31 (33), pf&b, p to end—66 (70) sts.

Rnds 12-13: Repeat Rnds 7-8

Rnd 14: Purl.

Rnd 15: Knit.

Rnd 16: P17 (18), M1, p32 (34), M1, p to end—68 (72) sts..

Rnds 17-18: Repeat Rnds 7-8.

Rnd 19: Purl.

Rnd 20: Knit.

Rnd 21: Purl.

Rnd 22: *K1, M1; repeat from * to end—136 (144) sts.

Rnds 23-30 (33): Knit.

BO.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

Optional Embellishment: Using a needle and thread, gather a piece of tulle and sew onto poncho. Hot glue or sew cameo brooch to tulle, taking care to secure it firmly.