Hey, beautiful soul! Ohhhh, thank goodness you’re here! We have a refreshed knitted poncho pattern for you called Multnomah. Like the stunning Multnomah Falls, the lace pattern in this poncho waves and flows, and the shape falls off your shoulders in perfect elegance!
Multnomah was designed by Jane Vanselous. When asked about the inspiration for this beautiful design, Jane said, “Waterfalls are enchanting to me. Graceful, yet powerful; mesmerizing in their display of the force of nature. During a family vacation one year, we spent the better part of a day exploring several of the many waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge. Each very different, each beautiful in their own way. The most memorable to me was Multnomah Falls. At over 600 feet high, it is an inspiring sight to see and comes with its own charming story of its creation!”
“This poncho may be worn in several ways. When you allow one side to drop straight from your shoulder, the poncho is reminiscent of the steady stream of a waterfall. The poncho is knit as a flat rectangle, using a very simple lace pattern and knitted-on i-cord edge. Before binding off, stitches are picked up along one edge. The three-needle bind off then completes the design, requiring only the weaving in of ends inside of the i-cord.”
This Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate level pattern is ideal for those knitters who are ready to learn some new skills or stitch combinations. Stitches/skills include basic lace, blocking, and seaming.
The updated version of Multnomah is made with our scrumptious Restore DK yarn. When our mill spins up luxury yarns, there are often leftover fibers. So we asked them to gather their fiber tidbits and spin them into this Limited Edition, upcycled yarn base, so nothing goes to waste. Restore DK has gorgeous drape from the alpaca fiber, stability due to the wool, and a subtle glow thanks to the Viscose. This yarn is a blend of 36% Alpaca, 37% Wool, and 27% Viscose with 219 yds/200 m per skein.
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- Mimic Restore DK
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- French Bulldog Alpaca Silk DK
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- Alps Alpaca Silk DK
The updated sample shown here was made with color Mimic Restore DK (4 skeins needed). The original version of Multnomah was made with our lusciously soft Alpaca Silk DK. The two original versions shown here were made in colors French Bulldog Alpaca Silk DK (single-color version) and Alps Alpaca Silk DK (multicolored version). If using our Alpaca Silk DK to knit Multnomah, you’ll need three skeins.
Our Restore DK yarn is Limited Edition, so be sure to order all you need for your project because when it’s gone, it’s gone!
We made a video showing how to work the knitted on i-cord edging. It’s so simple! You’ll love it, and it makes a smooth finish to the edge of your garment. Take a look!
This pattern contains written and charted instructions, a seaming schematic, and a photo tutorial for the three-needle bind off.
Download the refreshed version of Multnomah today! We hope you LOVE it!! Let me know what you think about this wonderful pattern in the comments below.
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Talk to ya soon.
XOXOXO Chandi
I purchased a pattern just now, but I can’t find out how to download the pattern. What to do?
You should be able to log into the site and look at your download history. It will be there. Or, you can contact me here: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/contact-us/ and I would be happy to help you. Thanks
I am not sure I finished correctly, did you ever post a video on it? Thanks so much
Hi Merrilee, thank you for your comment. The only video we have for that pattern can be found here: https://youtu.be/WvklS6XshNA
Enjoy and I hope this is helpful. Have a nice day! – Johanna 🩷
I was at Multnomah Falls for the first time a few weeks ago. Perfect timing that I get home from my trip needing a new project and see this.
Do I need to do anything different if I don’t want to make it a poncho and just use it as a shawl?
Thank you.
You can just simply skip the seaming portion of the Poncho and it will be a shawl. ❤️
Do I knit the yarn overs through the back loop ?
Kim, just knit them as usual!
I would love a quick video on finishing the shawl. I want to make sure I am doing it correct, Please help
We can add that to our list! Thanks, Peggy!
Chandi, I absolutely love Multnomah. I just completed it complete with the three needle bind off on the icord edge. I was apprehensive at first. I have not attempted much in the way of lace, have never completed an icord edge and no way have I ever come close to a three needle hind off. I won’t even use DPNs yet. But this pattern was well worth the effort it took to get out of my comfort zone. I am so absolutely pleased with the results. Thank so you much for sharing such a wonderful pattern. Have a very happy day
Chandi, I love the poncho and yarn but I’m an advanced beginner. I’m not sure if this pattern will be easy enough for me to read. The icord edging has a tutorial but the lace pattern concerns me. Do you have a tutorial for this?
I don’t have a tutorial for the lace portion of the pattern. I’m sorry.
My payment for the Multtnomah poncho was not accepted??
Please write us here: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/contact-us/ and we will make sure you get your pattern Thanks!
I signed in to get a free pattern of multnomah. Where do I get the pattern?
Hi Simone, thank you for your message.
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Have a lovely day! – Johanna 💕