Hi friends!
This post includes everything you need to know about the design: My First Poncho, a super cute poncho made from a rectangle. Perfect for beginners or those looking to venture into wearables!
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- Find the PDF version on Ravelry, Etsy, and my website.
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About
My First Poncho is made from a simple rectangle folded in half and partially seamed to create the shoulder and neck opening! The resulting shape is chic, and the drape is incredible. New to garments? Start here!
Materials
Yarn Used: Worsted—Lion Brand Made With Love The Cottony One in colorways “Hot Cocoa”, “Over the Moon”, and “Indigo For It”
- 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic
- 185 yds (169 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein
- Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes available in your region.
Yardage Required:
3 (4) skeins or 525 (625) yds / 480 (572) m of main color (MC)
2 (2) skeins or 275 (325) yds / 252 (297) m of contrasting color 1 (CC1)
2 (2) skeins or 275 (325) yds / 252 (297) m of contrasting color 2 (CC2)
- Note: If you choose to work this in one solid color, you will need 6 (7) skeins of Lion Brand Made With Love The Cottony One, or approximately 1075 (1275) yds / 983 (1166) m.
Yarn Substitution: Substitute Made With Love The Cottony One with any similar medium, category 4, worstedweight yarn that matches gauge. For a similar look and feel, choose a yarn with properties closest to the one used here. Always swatch before beginning to ensure you are happy with the resulting fabric.
Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, 5-7 locking stitch markers for help with seaming
Hook: Size U.S. G/7 (4.5 mm)
Gauge
4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = 17 sts and 15 rows
Count these 17 stitches as 9 sc and 8 ch-sp.
For Swatch
Ch 26.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across, turn. [13 sc; 12 ch-sp]
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in next ch-sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-sp; rep from * across to last st, sc in last st, turn. [14 sc; 11 ch-sps]
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-sp; rep from * across to last 2 sc, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in final sc, turn. [13 sc, 12 ch-sps]
Rep Rows 2 and 3 until you have completed at least 22 rows.
Block and dry your swatch. Measure a 4” (10 cm), square in the center of your swatch, counting your stitches and rows.
Terms + Abbreviations Used
Written in U.S. Crochet Terms
beg: beginning
CC1: contrasting color 1
CC2: contrasting color 2
ch(s): chain(s)
ch-sp(s): chain space(s)
hdc: half double crochet
MC: main color
rep(s): repeat(s)
RS: right side
sc: single crochet
sk: skip
st(s): stitch(es)
WS: wrong side
Sizing
This pattern is written in 2 sizes as follows: size 1 (size 2).
Size 1 is designed for those with a bust circumference of 46” (117 cm) and smaller.
Size 2 is designed for those with a bust circumference larger than 46” (117 cm)
If you are taller or prefer a little extra length coverage, consider choosing Size 2. Refer to the measurements below to determine your preferred fit.
Measurements
- Rectangle Length (prior to seaming): approximately 48 (52)” / 122 (132) cm
- Rectangle Width (prior to seaming): approximately 23.5 (25.5)” / 60 (65) cm
- Neck Opening (circumference): approximately 20” (51 cm) for both sizes
- Finished Centre-Front Length (measured from the shoulder seam straight down to the corner point): approximately 28 (30)” / 71 (76) cm
Pattern Notes
Skill Level: Easy
Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each row. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row.
Right Side/Wrong Side: There is no right side or wrong side to the linen stitch; both sides are identical. The pattern will instruct you to assign a right side as you work the bottom border. The side facing you as you work Row 2 of the bottom border will become the right side.
Turning Chain: The beginning chain (ch-1) does not count as a stitch.
Construction: This poncho is worked in a rectangle, then folded in half and partially seamed at the shoulder. The section remaining unseamed becomes the opening for the head.
Changing Colors: For the colorwork portion of this poncho, you will change colors every row. When changing colors, work the final single crochet in the old color, but do not work the final yarn-over to close the stitch. Work this yarn-over with the new color. Then drop the old color (leave it there to pick up later) and continue crocheting with the new color. Unused colors will remain attached to your work and will be picked up again as needed.
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Thanks so much for reading!
Shop the full My First Poncho crochet kit here (comes with all yarn required for your size in your chosen colorways + FREE copy of the PDF pattern)!
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On Ravelry
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On My website
For free in the My First Poncho crochet kit here!
Happy making!
x
Janine
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