This last week has been pretty miserable weather-wise in South Somerset. I have managed to walk the dogs on several days but mostly they put one paw on the doorstep, feel the rain and high-tail it back indoors. They’re most definitely fair-weather walkers which is a shame because I quite like walking in the rain.
On the plus side, being cosied up in front of a roaring fire has had its advantages in that I’ve been finishing some WIPs (and starting some others…) and I actually have one ready to show you complete with a tutorial!
This one was relatively straightforward – I wrote the pattern as I went and got it right first time…with no unpicking at all! Or should I say “frogging”. That’s a lovely word that I’ve only just come across but I think I’ll use it in future:)
Anyway, drum roll please…..
…………………………Tadah!
Most of the poncho patterns out there seem to be decorative rather than functional and I wanted one that could replace a coat and scarf, so I designed this one with a toasty cowl neck that can be rolled up around my face if it gets windy.
Two rows of granny stripe in blue were added at the bottom edge for a bit more interest.
Impossible to get a decent selfie but this gives you an idea of what it looks like on;
I love it!
It crochets up really quickly and could be finished in two or three evenings so why not have a go? Here are the instructions: –
CROCHET PONCHO
You will need: 5 x 100g super chunky yarn in Red and 1 x 100g in Blue (I used “Life Super Chunky” by Stylecraft with 25%wool)
10mm crochet hook
Tension: 6 rows and 9tr in 10x10cm
Cowl
In Red, Ch50, sl st in first chain to join round
*Ch3, 1tr in each st to end. Join with a sl st into ch3* Repeat ** until your work measures 8″ (20cm) then continue on to work the Poncho
Poncho
Ch3, 1tr, ch1, 2tr all into next stitch (centre back), 1tr into next 26 stitches, 2tr, ch1, 2tr all into next stitch (centre front), 1tr in each stitch to end.
Subsequent rows are all treble crochet, increasing at centre back and front as follows: 2tr, ch1, 2tr
Repeat until your arm length measures 20″ (50cm)
Change to Blue in the sl st to join the last round.
Ch3, 2tr,*sk 2, 3tr* Repeat ** to end increasing at centre back and front as before. Join with a sl st.
Repeat last row.
For the final row, work 1dc into each stitch to end. Fasten off and weave in ends.
And there you have it! A lovely warm crocheted poncho to see you through Autumn:)
November 12, 2017 at 5:59 am
I love this poncho ,I’m trying to crochet this but I can’t figure out how to connect the rows plz help Clara
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November 22, 2017 at 8:47 am
If you read the earlier comments it is made clear – good luck!
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November 21, 2017 at 8:17 pm
Thank you. May I do dc instead of tr?
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November 22, 2017 at 8:48 am
I suppose so, but you will need to do more rows, obviously.
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December 31, 2017 at 5:02 pm
I love this and have been looking for one to keep a person warm. I want to make this to fit a 3X person. How many chains would I start with? And any other ideas? Thanks…
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December 31, 2017 at 5:22 pm
I made this to fit me and just wrote down what I did as I went along, so I’m not sure how many you’d need to chain to size up to 3X, sorry.
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July 25, 2018 at 4:56 pm
Find another poncho pattern that is the size you need and find out how many chains they start with.
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April 1, 2018 at 5:24 pm
Are the stitches written in British or American terms
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April 1, 2018 at 5:31 pm
I’m English, so all terms are British😀
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April 1, 2018 at 5:35 pm
thought so, thanks!! I can transpose in my head, just needed to know if I needed to or not. 🙂 I love this cowled poncho and the hubs bought me the yarn for it last fall, I just couldn’t find a pattern I wanted do use for it!!
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April 1, 2018 at 5:36 pm
Good luck – can’t wait to see your version!
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February 10, 2019 at 1:15 am
How can I print pattern?
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February 10, 2019 at 2:03 pm
It’s not a PDF so the only way is to screenshot it, send it to a computer and then print it. If you have a wireless printer you could do it straight from your phone.
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March 5, 2019 at 12:06 am
Stitch count not even on first poncho row. 28 stitches used leaving only 22 after second centre. ??
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April 14, 2019 at 3:06 am
I love this poncho. I made this with super bulky yarn and it’s is so warm and squishy. I think I’ll make another with lighter yarn. Can you add this pattern to Ravelry?
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November 12, 2021 at 11:18 pm
Absolutely perfect for my needs and skills.
Can you use a lighter yarn than chunky and get a lovely result? We live in a warmer climate.
Thank you so much!
Linda
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