Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Bulky weight yarn (approximately 125 yards per skein)
- Main Color (A): 2 skeins
- Accent Colors (B, C, D): 1-2 skeins each depending on your size
- Crochet Hook: Size 10mm (N/P-15) hook or appropriate size to match the yarn gauge.
- Additional Supplies:
- Tapestry needle for finishing
- Removable stitch marker to mark the beginning of rounds
- Sizes:
- Small/Medium: Fits bust size 32″-38″ (81-97 cm)
- Large/XL: Fits bust size 40″-46″ (102-117 cm)
- XXL: Fits bust size 48″-54″ (122-137 cm)
- Gauge: 8 stitches x 6.5 rows = 4” (10 cm)
Stitch Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- HDC = half double crochet
- st = stitch
- sp = space
- rep = repeat
Stitching Instructions for Making Kaleidoscope Poncho Pattern:
Foundation Row:
- Using Main Color (A), ch 61 (or adjust to desired width based on size).
- Turn and HDC into the 2nd ch from the hook and across the chain (59 HDC in total).
- After completing the row, join with a sl st to the first HDC.
Round 1:
- Ch 2 (this does not count as a stitch), HDC in the next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts, HDC in the next st — repeat from to around.
- Join with a sl st to the first HDC. (You should have around 20-25 spaces, depending on your size.)
Round 2:
- Join Accent Color (B) in any ch-2 space with a sl st.
- Ch 2 (this does not count as a stitch), HDC in the same space, ch 2.
- HDC in the next space, ch 2 — repeat around.
- Join with a sl st. Cut Accent Color (B).
Round 3:
- Join Accent Color (C) in any ch-2 space from the previous round with a sl st.
- Ch 2 (this does not count as a stitch), HDC in the same space, ch 2.
- HDC in the next space, ch 2 — repeat around.
- Join with a sl st. Cut Accent Color (C).
Round 4:
- Join Accent Color (D) in any ch-2 space with a sl st.
- Ch 2 (this does not count as a stitch), HDC in the same space, ch 2.
- HDC in the next space, ch 2 — repeat around.
- Join with a sl st. Cut Accent Color (D).
Round 5:
- Join Main Color (A) in any ch-2 space with a sl st.
- Ch 2 (this does not count as a stitch), HDC in the same space, ch 2.
- HDC in the next space, ch 2 — repeat around.
- Join with a sl st.
Continue Rounds:
- Continue alternating rounds between the main color and accent colors to achieve the kaleidoscope effect.
- Repeat the sequence of rounds, changing colors as desired until the poncho reaches your preferred length.
Finish:
- After reaching your desired length, finish the final rounds with Main Color (A).
- Cut the yarn and fasten off. Weave in all loose ends with the tapestry needle.
Assembly:
- Fold the poncho into a half-moon shape.
- Use a whip stitch or sl st to join the sides, or leave them open for a more flowy look.
- Optionally, you can add a decorative fringe to the bottom for a more boho-chic style.
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