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A crocheted poncho is a perfect complement to add warmth to any outfit.
Materials:
– Cascade Cash Vero, worsted weight 50g/98 yds 55% Merino Extra Fine Wool, 33% Microfiber, 12% Cashmere
Less than a skein of each:
– Color #21 / color name Chocolate (Color A)
– Color #40 / color name Magenta (Color B)
– Color #41 / color name Light Brown (Color C)
– Color #39 / color name Bright Blue (Color D)
– Color #26 / color name Red (Color E)
– Color #14 / color name Purple (Color F)
– Color #4 / color name Yellow (Color G)
– Color #26 / color name Orange (Color H)
– Hook: K (6.5mm)
Skill level: Easy
Gauge: 7 dc =2”, 3 rows dc = 2”
Helpful Tips – Change colors at last y/o of previous row.
Size age 2 – Will have 6 peaks and valleys
Size ages 3/4 – Will have 7 peaks and valleys
Size age 5 – Will have 8 peaks and valleys
Crochet Chevron Poncho
Step 1
Size age 2:
Begin with Color A, ch 84. Connect with sl st to form circle.
Round 1: dc in same st and 83 sts around.
Round 2: Color B, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 5 more times.
Round 3: Color C, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 5 more times.
Round 4: Color D, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 5 more times.
Round 5: Color A, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 5 more times.
Round 6: Color F, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 5 more times.
Round 7: Color C, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 5 more times.
Round 8: Color G, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 5 more times.
Round 9: Color A, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 5 more times.
Round 10: Color H, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 5 more times.
Round 11: Color C, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 5 more times.
Round 12: Color B, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 5 more
times.
Round 13: Color C, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 5 more times.
F/O.
Weave small piece of yarn to stitch points together at top to form shoulders or leave open.
Step 2
Size ages 3/4:
Begin with Color A, Chain 98, Connect with sl st to form circle. (Picture 1)
Round 1: dc in same st and 97 sts around.
Round 2: Color B, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each
of next 5 sts repeat 6 more times. (Picture 2)
Round 3: Color C, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 6 more times.
Round 4: Color D, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 6 more times.
Round 5: Color A, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 6 more times.
Round 6: Color F, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 6 more times.
Round 7: Color C, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 6 more times.
Round 8: Color G, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 6 more times.
Round 9: Color A, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 6 more times.
Round 10: Color H, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 6 more times.
Round 11: Color C, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 6 more times.
Round 12: Color B, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 6 more times. (Picture 2)
Round 13: Color C, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 6 more times.
F/O.
Weave small piece of yarn to stitch
points together at top to form shoulders (See picture 3), or leave open.
Step 3
Size 5:
Begin with Color A, Chain 112, Connect with sl st to form circle. (Picture 1)
Round 1: dc in same st and 111 sts around.
Round 2: Color B, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 7 more times. (Picture 2)
Round 3: Color C, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 7 more times.
Round 4: Color D, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 7 more times.
Round 5: Color A, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 7 more times.
Round 6: Color F, 4 dc in first st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, sk 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts repeat 7 more times.
Step 4
Excerpted with permission from "Crochet Cool" by Tanya Bernard and published by Sellers Publishing Inc.
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