Multicolored Poncho
What woman wouldn't want a Multicolored Poncho like this one? This crochet poncho sweater can be worn with just about any outfit. This chic look can be topped off with a thick belt for your night out. It's a versatile pattern that can be worn as a poncho or over the shoulders. It's an easy crochet pattern so get started.
Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Poncho measures 50” wide x 17” long.
Materials:
- RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 1 Skein each 512 Turqua A and 672 Spring Green C.
- RED HEART® “Stripes™”: 2 Balls 944 Breezy Stripe B.
- Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9].
- Yarn needle.
GAUGE: 12 dc = 4”; 6 rows = 4”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Note: When changing colors, work last step of last st of previous color with new color.
Abbreviations: A, B, C = Color A, B, C; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.
PONCHO
First Side
- With A, ch 150.
- Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each ch across – 148 dc.
- Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), turn, dc in next 3 dc, [ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc] across to last 3 sts, dc in last 3 dc.
- Rows 3-5: Ch 3, turn, dc in first 3 dc, [ch 1, dc in ch-1 space] across to last 3 sts, dc in last 3 dc.
- Rows 6-9: Repeat Row 3 with B.
- Rows 10-13: Repeat Row 3 with C.
- Rows 14-17: Repeat Row 3 with B.
- Rows 18-21: Repeat Row 3 with A.
- Rows 22-25: Repeat Row 3 with B.
Second Side
- With C, ch 150.
- Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each ch across – 148 dc.
- Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 3 dc, [ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc] across to last 3 sts, dc in last 3 dc.
- Rows 3-12: Ch 3, turn, dc in first 3 dc, [ch 1, dc in ch-1 space] across to last 3 sts, dc in last 3 dc.
- Rows 13-25: Repeat Row 3 with A.
FINISHING
- Measure and mark center 16” for Neck along each foundation chain. Measure and mark 12½” from each edge of foundation ch.
- With right sides together and working through both layers, join B at one side edge and slip st beginning edges of First and Second Sides together from side edges to first marks.
- Repeat on opposite side edge. Skip 5” along edge. Tack pieces together, leaving center 16” unsewn for Neck. Turn right side out.
Neck Edging
- With right side facing and B, slip st evenly around Neck edge, slip st to first st to join. Fasten off.
- Weave in ends.
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