ABBREVIATIONS:beg
= beginning; ch = chain; dc =
double crochet; lp(s) = loop (s); mm
= millimeters; rnd(s) = round (s); sc
= single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es); yo
= yarn over; [] = work directions given in brackets
the number of times specified.
UPC: 0-77216-01437-4
LM0126
Crocheted Poncho with Collar - Intermediate Level Designed by Belinda “Bendy” Carter
GAUGE: 12 sts = 7"; 8 rows = 7" in pat
with larger hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to
obtain the gauge given.
NOTE: Poncho can be made as written with linked
double crochet stitches for a more solid looking fabric, or in double
crochet stitches (dc) for a more open fabric.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS: Ldc (Linked dc) = Insert hook in the side of the
last st in the vertical lp close to the base of the st, yo and pull
through a lp, insert hook where next st is to be, yo and pull through
a lp, [yo and pull through 2 lps on hook] twice.
Beg Ldc = Insert hook in 3rd ch from hook, yo
and pull through a lp, insert hook where next st is to be, yo and
pull through a lp, [yo and pull through 2 lps on hook] twice.
Last Ldc = Insert hook in the side of the last
st in the vertical lp close to the base of the st, yo and pull through
a lp, insert hook where next st is to be, yo and pull through a
lp, insert hook in first ch of beg ch-3 on rnd, yo and pull through
the ch and 2 lps on hook at once, yo and pull through 2 lps on hook.
PONCHO
With larger hook, ch 39. Row 1 (Right Side): Insert hook in 3rd ch from
hook, yo and pull through a lp, insert hook in next ch, yo and pull
through a lp, [yo and pull through 2 lps on hook] twice (counts
as 2 sts), work Ldc in each ch across; turn – 37 sts. (Note:
If working all in dc, dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across
– 37 sts.)
Row 2: Ch 3, beg Ldc in first st, [Ldc in next
8 sts, 3 Ldc in next st (mark center st of 3-Ldc group)] 3 times,
Ldc in next 8 sts, 2 Ldc in last st; turn – 45 sts (Note:
Move markers up with each row or rnd.)
Rows 3, 4, and 5: Ch 3, beg Ldc in first st, [Ldc
in each st to marker, 3 Ldc in marked st] 3 times, Ldc in each st
to last st, 2 Ldc in last st; turn – 69 sts
at end of Row 5.
Rnd 1: Ch 3, beg Ldc in first st, [Ldc in each
st to marker, 3 Ldc in marked st] 3 times, Ldc in each st to last
st; work last Ldc to join; turn – 76 sts.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, beg Ldc in same st as joining, [Ldc
in each st to marker, 3 Ldc in marked st] 3 times, Ldc in each st
around, work last Ldc in same st as beg ch-3 to join; turn –
84 sts.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, beg Ldc in same st as joining, skip
first marker, Ldc in each st around to 2nd marker, 3 Ldc in marked
st, skip 3rd marker, Ldc in each st around, work last Ldc in same
st as beg ch-3 to join; turn – 88 sts.
Rep Rnds 2 and 3 five more times –148 sts on last rnd. Fasten
off.
COLLAR-Row 1: With right side facing and smaller
hook, attach yarn at right neck edge; ch 1, sc evenly spaced across
neck edge; turn.
Rows 2-6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, working 3 sc in corners, sc across
collar, down then up front slit opening; join to first sc; turn.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, Reverse sc in each st around; join.
Fasten off.
BOTTOM EDGING: With right side facing and smaller
hook, attach yarn at lower edge; ch 1, Reverse sc in each st around;
join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
