Classic Cabled Poncho Knitting Pattern

Make this easy, beginner, cabled poncho.  Easy to knit and sew together, but great to wear when it's getting cold.  Leslye's instructions are always clear and easy for a beginner to understand. 

MATERIALS: 4 balls Plymouth Baby Alpaca Grande (110 yards each) Size 10 U.S. needles, or appropriate size to obtain gauge listed below. Size 9 U.S. needles for neck ribbing, or 1 size lower than needles used for body Cable needle

GAUGE: 12 stitches = 4 inches