How to Crochet a Stylish Poncho
Crochet Hook: L/11 or 8 mm hook, N/15 or 10 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge
9 sts and 11 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Texture Pat with smaller hook
Finished Size
To fit bust measurement: Extra-Small/Medium 28-38" [71-96.5 cm]; Large/2 Extra-Large 40-48" [101.5-122 cm]; 3/5 Extra-Large 52-62" [132-157.5 cm]
Materials List
- Patons® Colorwul™ (3 oz/85 g; 90 yds /81 m) - Bramble (90013) - XS/M - 20 balls, L/2XL - 22 balls, 3XL/5XL - 25 balls
- Hook size: U.S. L/11 (8 mm)
- Hook size: U.S. N/13 (9 mm) size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch markers
- Two 1" [2.5 cm] buttons
Begin Pattern
With smaller hook, begin at lower Back edge, ch 103 (107-111).
1st row: (WS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc). 1 dc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 101 (105-107) dc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first dc. *1 dcfp around post of next st. 1 hdc in next st. Rep from * to end of row, working last hdc in top of turning ch 3. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. *1 dcbp around post of next dcfp. 1 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
4th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. *1 dcfp around post of next dcbp. 1 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Rep 3rd and 4th rows for rib pattern until work from beginning measures 8" [20.5 cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
Note: When working Texture Pat below, take care to not work slip stitches too tightly.
Next row: (RS). Skip first 11 stitches. Join yarn with sl st to next stitch. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same space as last sl st. *Sl st in next stitch. 1 hdc in next stitch. Rep from * to last 11 stitches. Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked.
Continue on 79 (83-87) Stitches as Follows
Next row: Ch 1. Sl st in first hdc. *1 hdc in next sl st. Sl st in next hdc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first sl st. *Sl st in next hdc. 1 hdc in next sl st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for Texture Pat until work from beginning measures 28 (28-29)" [71 (71-73.5) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape Neck
Right Side:
1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in first sl st. (Sl st in next hdc. 1 hdc in next sl st) 14 (15-16) times (neck edge). Sl st in next hdc. Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked.
2nd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pattern to end of row. Turn. 29 (31-33) stitches. PM at end of row for shoulder.
3rd to 6th rows: Work even in pattern.
7th row: (RS). Pattern to last stitch. (1 hdc. Sl st) in last stitch. Turn.
8th row: Ch 1. (Sl st. 1 hdc) in first sl st. Pattern to end of row. 31 (33-35) stitches. Do not fasten off. Leave safety pin or pull long loop on last stitch to prevent unraveling.
Left Side:
1st row: (RS). Skip center back 19 stitches. Join 2nd ball of yarn (taking care to match color section of striping repeat in ball) with sl st to next hdc. *1 hdc in next sl st. Sl st in next hdc. Rep from * to last stitch. 1 hdc in last sl st. Turn.
2nd row: Pattern to last 2 stitches. Sc2tog. Turn. 29 (31-33) stitches. PM at beginning of row for shoulder.
3rd to 6th rows: Work even in pattern.
7th row: (RS). Ch 1. (1 hdc. Sl st) in first stitch. Pattern to end of row. Turn.
8th row: Pattern to last stitch. (Sl st. 1 hdc) in last stitch. 31 (33-35) stitches. Ch 17 for center front neck. Fasten off.
Join Sides
Next row: (RS). Return loop from first ball of Right Side back onto hook. Ch 2. 1 hdc in first sl st. (Sl st in next hdc. 1 hdc in next sl st) 15 (16-17) times. (Sl st in next ch. 1 hdc in next ch) 8 times. Sl st in next ch. Pattern across Left Side. Turn. 79 (83-87) stitches.
Continue even in Texture Pat until work from shoulder markers measures 20 (20-21)" [51 (51-53.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
Rib Edging
1st row: (RS). Join yarn with sl st to first skipped stitch at right back edge. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same space as last sl st. (1 dcfp around post of next dcbp. 1 hdc in next hdc) 5 times. Turn. 11 stitches.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. (1 dcbp around post of next dcfp. 1 hdc in next hdc) 5 times. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows until Rib Edging measures length to fit along side edge of Poncho (when slightly stretched), ending on a WS row. Do not fasten off. Leave safety pin or pull long loop on last stitch to prevent unraveling.
Left Rib Edging: With 2nd ball of yarn work as for Right Rib Edging along left side. Fasten off.
Sew Right and Left Rib Edgings into position up sides of Poncho.
Lower Front Edging
1st row: (RS). Return loop from first ball of Right Rib Edging back onto hook. Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. (1 dcfp around post of next dcbp. 1 hdc in next hdc) 5 times. *1 dcfp around post of next hdc. 1 hdc in next sl st. Rep from * across lower edge of Front of Poncho to last stitch. 1 dcfp around post of last hdc.
Working across Left Rib Edging: (1 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcfp around post of next dcbp) 5 times. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. 101 (105-109) stitches.
Continue in rib pattern for 8" [20.5 cm] to match Back, ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
Collar
1st rnd: (RS). With larger hook, join yarn with sl st in center stitch of back neck edge. Ch 2. Work 60 hdc evenly around neck edge. Join with sl st to first hdc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in same stitch as last sl st. *1 dcfp around post of next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 dcfp around post of last hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc.
3rd rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in same stitch as last sl st. *1 dcfp around post of next dcfp. 1 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last dcfp. 1 dcfp around post of last dcfp. Join with sl st to first hdc.
Rep last rnd until Collar measures 9" [23 cm]. Fasten off.
Finishing Touches
Try on Poncho and mark position for buttons at each side edge. Sew buttons through all thicknesses.
