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Crochet Chevron Poncho

Posted on Oct 14, 2013

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Crochet Chevron Poncho
A crocheted poncho is a perfect complement to add warmth to any outfit. <b>Materials:</b> – 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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Excerpted with permission from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416208925/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1416208925&linkCode=as2&tag=craftfocom-20">"Crochet Cool"</a> by Tanya Bernard and published by Sellers Publishing Inc.

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