Original Pattern: High Plains 

Knitter Extraordinaire: Becky (Ravelry ID, blog)

Mods: Resized the gauge, and also adjusted the overall size to be smaller, suitable for a tween. Great details on the modifications can be found on her project page, here.

What Makes This Awesome: It can be really hard to find good patterns for tweens, so I love Becky’s approach on resizing this beautiful pattern to suit her daughter. She adjusted the gauge, and reduced the number of stitches overall to get this streamlined shape that fits her daughter perfectly (bonus photo points for including an adorable kitten!) Her pattern notes are great for the details you need to consider when you are downsizing, and the final result looks fantastic. So fantastic, it’s kitten-approved!

Looking for a previous Mod Monday poncho? Check out this one. Or another Mod that would be great for a tween- Nerdy Neiman.