Crochet Elegant Neutral Textured Poncho Free Pattern

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight in neutral color (approx. 1000 yards)
• Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• inc = increase

Gauge

14 sts and 10 rows = 4 inches in dc

Instructions

Cowl Neck

1. Ch 70, join with a sl st to form a ring, taking care not to twist.
2. Round 1: Ch 2, dc in each ch around, join with sl st to first dc. (70 sts)
3. Rounds 2-6: Ch 2, dc in each dc around, join with sl st to first dc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Main Poncho

1. With right side facing, attach yarn to any dc in cowl edge.
2. Round 1: Ch 3, *dc in next 34 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of ch-3.
3. Round 2: Ch 3, *dc in each st to next increase st, inc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of ch-3.
4. Rounds 3-15: Repeat Round 2, maintaining increase points at each round. Each round will increase by 2 sts.
5. Round 16: Ch 1, *sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing

Block your poncho to measurements, allowing the stitches to relax and the pattern to take shape. Enjoy your elegant new poncho!