For the intermediate skill level, this crochet poncho from Bernat Yarns has eyelet detail around the edges and a textured pattern. Have fun making this poncho.
MATERIALS
- Bernat® Berella 4
- Bernat® Super Value
- Bernat® Satin
- Bernat Super Value (Grey)
- Size XS/M
- 390 g (13.75 oz)/685 m (760 yds)
- Size L/2XL
- 485 g (17 oz)/850 m (945 yds)
- Size 3/5XL
- 585 g (20.5 oz)/1025 m (1140 yds)
- Crochet Hook: size 5.5 mm (U.S. I or 9) or size needed to obtain gauge
SIZES
To fit bust measurement
- Extra-Small/Medium
- 28 - 38 ins [71 - 96.5 cm]
- Large/2 Extra-Large
- 40 - 50" [101.5 - 127"]
- 3 Extra-Large/5 Extra-Large
- 52 - 62" [132 - 157.5"]
Finished measurement from neck edge to point
- Extra-Small/Medium
- 18¾ ins [47.5 cm]
- Large/2 Extra-Large
- 21½" [54.5"]
- 3 Extra-Large/5 Extra-Large
- 25¼" [64"]
GAUGE
12 dc and 7 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).
Note: Turning ch 2 does not count as a stitch.
When working tr push stitch to RS of work.
When working Bobble, push Bobble to RS of work.
Make 2 pieces alike.
Ch 41 (47-53).
1st row: (WS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as 1 hdc). 1 hdc in each ch to end of ch. 39 (45-51) hdc.
2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Miss first hdc. *Dcfp around next hdc. 1 dc in each of next 2 hdc. (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times in next hdc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – Bobble made. 1 dc in each of next 2 hdc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Dcfp around next hdc. 1 dc in last hdc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first dc. *Dcbp around next st. 1 hdc in each of next 5 sts. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Dcbp around next st. 1 hdc in last dc. Turn.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 tr in next st. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row.
5th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row.
Rep rows 2 to 5 for pat until work from beg measures approx 27 (29-31) ins [68.5 (73.5-78.5) cm], ending with 3rd or 5th row. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Pin garment pieces to measurements and cover with damp cloth leaving cloth to dry.
Sew 2 pieces tog as shown in Diagram.
Top edging: Join yarn with sl st at any seam at neck edge.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. Work 83 sc around neck edge. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: (Eyelet rnd). Ch 2. 1 hdc in same sp as last sl st. *(Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 hdc in next sc. Rep from *to last sc. Ch 1. Miss last sc. Join with sl st to first hdc.
3rd rnd:Working from left to right instead of right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Bottom edging: Join yarn with sl st to any corner at bottom.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 3 sc in same sp as last sl st. Work 120 (132-144) sc along bottom edge to next corner. 1 sc in point.
Work 120 (132-144) sc to next corner. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 hdc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc (having 1 hdc. Ch 1. 1 hdc in each corner sc). Ch 1. Miss last sc. Join with sl st to first hdc.
3rd rnd: Working from left to right instead of right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Drawstring: Make a chain 40 ins [101.5 cm] long.
1st row: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sl st in each ch to end of ch. Fasten off.
Beg at center front, thread Drawstring through eyelets at neck edge.
