SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Caron Simply Soft Speckle (5 oz; 235 yds):
- Sizes XS/S/M, L/XL/2XL, 3/4/5XL
- Seashell (61009), 4, 5, 6 Balls
- Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- GAUGE: 13 sc and 14 rows = 4" (multiple of 4 ch + 7).
- SIZES:
- To fit bust measurement
- XS/S/M 28-38"
- L/XL/2XL 40-48"
- 3/4/5XL 52-62"
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.
FRONT AND BACK:
(Make alike) 107 (119-127) (multiple of 4 ch + 7). See diagram on page 2.
1st row: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc). *Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 dc in each of next 3 ch. Rep from * to last 3 ch. Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 dc in each of last 2 ch. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc. Ch 2). *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 5. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. 1 sc in ch-1 sp. Ch 2. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. Ch 3. *1 sc in next ch-5 sp. Ch 3. Rep from * last dc. 1 sc in last dc (3rd ch of turning ch 5). Turn.
4th row: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc. Ch 1). *3 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * to last sc. 1 dc in last sc. Turn.
5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. Ch 5. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 5. Rep from * to last dc. 1 sc in last dc. Turn.
6th row: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc. Ch 1). 1 sc in first ch-5 sp. *Ch 3. 1 sc in next ch-5 sp. Rep from * to last sc. Ch 1. 1 dc in last sc. Turn.
7th row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. *3 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * to last (Ch 1. 1 dc). 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Rep 2nd to 7th rows for pat until piece measures approx 18 (18-20)" [46 (46-51) cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
FINISHING:
Sew Front and Back shoulders along top edge approx 11 (12 1/2- 14 1/2)" from each edge, leaving 11" opening for neck in center.
NECK EDGING:
With RS facing, join yarn with sl st at left shoulder.
1st rnd: Ch 1. Work sc evenly around neck edge. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
EDGING:
With RS facing, join yarn with sl st to bottom right corner of Poncho. Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly around all edges of Poncho, working 2 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
Pat = Pattern
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sc = Single crochet
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side