©2004 COATS

ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; CA = Color A; CB = Color B; CC = color C; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; pat = pattern; 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: 0-77216-01535-7

LM0151 Crocheted Poncho - Intermediate Level
Designed by Kathleen Sams

Poncho fits most women.

TLC® "Amoré™", Art. E515 (6 ounce/278 yard skeins): 2 Skeins No. 3628 Dark Thyme CA.

MODA DEA™ "Prima", Art. R103 (1.76 ounce/77 yard ball): 4 Balls No. 3622 Olive CB.

MODA DEA™ "Burst", Art. R114 (1.76 ounce/83 yard ball): 6 Balls No. 4365 Peppercorn CC.

Crochet Hooks: 9mm [US M-13]; 5.5mm [K-10.5].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 10 sts = 4"; 12 rows = 11". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle/hook to obtain the gauge given.

NOTE: Work with 2 strands held together as one throughout.

STRIPE PATTERN:
10 rows CA/CC.
2 rows CB/CC.
Rep these 12 rows for Stripe pat.

With larger hook and one strand each CA and CC, ch 44.

Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip next 2 ch, dc in next 2 ch; rep from * across; turn – 42 sts.

Row 2: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, * ch 2, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp; rep from * to last 2 sts; dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, * 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next 2 dc; rep from * to last 2 sts; dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn.

Rep Rows 2 and 3 for pat and keep continuity of Stripe pat until the 12 rows of Stripe pat have been worked 6 times, then work 10 rows CA/CC. Fasten off. Piece should measure approximately 17" wide x 76" long.

Assembly: Fold fabric in half lengthwise, right sides together. Measure 15 1/2" from the fold across one long edge. Sew remaining long edge together.

Lower Edging: With right side facing and smaller hook, attach one strand CA in any st; ch 1, work 1 rnd sc around entire outer edge; join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Neck Edging-Rnd 1: With right side facing and larger hook, attach 2 strands of CB in any st; ch 1, sc evenly spaced around neck opening; join to first sc; turn.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Fringe: Cut 18" lengths of CA, CB and CC. Fold 3 strands (one of each yarn) in half to form a loop; insert hook from the wrong side of the fabric into any sc on the outer edge, draw the loop through the sc, draw the ends through the loop and tighten. Repeat in each sc around (or space as desired). Trim.