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ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; rep = repeat; rnd(s) = round (s); sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sp(s) = space (s); st(s) = stitch (es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

UPC: 077216-1487-9

LM0149 Beaded Crocheted Poncho - Intermediate Level
Designed by Kathleen Sams

One size fits most women.

MODA DEA™ "Prima", Art. R103 (1.76 ounce/77 yard ball): 4 Balls No. 3527 Turquoise.

Crochet Hooks: 5mm [US H-8], 6.5mm [US K-10.5].
36" Trendy Trimmings Beads; sewing needle and thread; yarn needle.

GAUGE: 12 sts = 4"; 7 rnds = 4" in pat with larger hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Poncho is worked from the neck down. Beads are attached on a ribbon in groups. Our 36" ribbon had 128 groups of beads. Tack ends of ribbon together.

Rnd 1: With smaller hook, make a slip knot on your hook, working over the ribbon; ch 1, work one sc between each group of beads around; join with a sl st to the first sc – 128 sc.

Rnds 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join.

Change to larger hook.

Rnd 4: Ch 4, skip next sc, * dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; rep from * around; join to 3rd ch of ch-4.

Rnds 5-14: Sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 4, * dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * around; join to 3rd ch of ch-4.

Rnd 15: Sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 5, * dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2; rep from * around; join to 3rd ch of ch-5.

Rnds 16-21: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, * dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2; rep from * around; join to 3rd ch of ch-5.

Rnd 22: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, * 2 sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2; rep from * around; join. Fasten off.

Fringe: Cut 12" lengths of yarn. Fold 2 strands in half to form a loop, insert hook from the wrong side into any ch-2 sp on lower edge; draw the loop through the sp, draw the yarn ends through the loop and tighten. Rep in every other sp around. Trim.