Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: 600 g of medium-weight yarn in gradient or solid tones.
- Crochet Hook: Size K (6.5 mm).
- Tools: Scissors, tapestry needle, optional stitch markers.
- Measurements:
- Poncho: 36″ wide x 21.5″ tall.
- Hood: 12.5″ tall x 10″ deep.
- Gauge: 2.75 stitches x 3.5 rows per inch.
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Stitching Instructions for Making Driftwood Oversized Crochet Hooded Poncho Pattern:
Poncho Base
- Foundation Chain:
- Ch 99 (or any multiple of 3 to adjust for desired width).
- Make sure the chain is not twisted.
- Join the chain with a sl st to the first chain to form a circle.
- Round 1 (Base Row):
- Ch 1 (this does not count as a stitch).
- Work sc in each ch around the circle.
- Join with a sl st to the first sc.
- Round 2 (Begin the Pattern):
- Ch 2 (counts as a hdc).
- Work hdc in the next 2 sts, ch 1, skip the next st.
- Repeat from to around the entire round.
- Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch 2.
- Rounds 3–25 (Body of the Poncho):
- Ch 2 (counts as hdc).
- Work hdc in the next 2 sts, ch 1, skip the next st.
- Repeat this sequence around the round.
- Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch 2.
- Continue working in this pattern for Rounds 3 to 25, or until the poncho reaches the desired length of 21.5″ tall.
- Optional Edging for the Poncho (Finishing the Bottom):
- Ch 1, then sc evenly along the entire bottom edge of the poncho for a clean, polished finish.
- Fasten off and use a tapestry needle to weave in all loose ends.
Hood Construction
- Foundation Chain:
- Ch 40 (or enough to reach 10″ deep, adjust accordingly).
- Turn the chain to work in the back loops only.
- Row 1 (Initial Row):
- Dc into the 3rd ch from the hook and each ch across.
- You should have 38 dc stitches after this row.
- Turn your work.
- Rows 2–25 (Forming the Hood):
- Ch 2 (counts as dc), then dc into each stitch across the row.
- Turn your work.
- Repeat this step for Rows 2 to 25, or until the hood measures 12.5″ tall.
- Shaping the Hood:
- Once the hood has reached the desired height, fold the rectangle in half widthwise, aligning the shorter sides to form the hood shape.
- Using a sl st or a whipstitch, sew the top edge of the hood together to close it.
- Fasten off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.
Joining the Hood to the Poncho
- Positioning the Hood:
- Find the center of the poncho’s neckline.
- Position the bottom edge of the hood around the neckline, ensuring it is centered and even.
- Attaching the Hood:
- Use stitch markers to hold the hood in place around the neckline.
- Using a sl st or a tapestry needle and sl st, carefully join the bottom of the hood to the poncho.
- Work in even stitches to securely attach the hood to the poncho.
Finishing Touches
- Edging for the Hood (Optional): Ch 1, then sc evenly around the edge of the hood’s opening to create a smooth, finished look.
- Weaving in Ends:
- Use a tapestry needle to weave in all loose ends from the poncho and hood.
- Ensure all yarn tails are securely tucked into the fabric to prevent unraveling.
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