Materials Needed & Measurements:
- 2 skeins of worsted weight yarn (Color A, B, C)
- 1 skein of worsted weight yarn (Color D, E, F, G)
- US size J-10 (6mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Finished Dimensions:
- Width: 48 inches (123 cm)
- Length: 30 inches (76 cm)
- Gauge: 13.5 stitches + 10 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in half double crochet
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- st = stitch
- hdc = half double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- rep: repeat
- yo: yarn over
Stitching Instructions for Making Shades of Indigo Poncho Pattern:
Poncho Body:
- Foundation Row:
- Ch 76 (or adjust to your desired width).
- Turn.
- Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across. (You should have 74 hdc sts). Turn.
- Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a hdc), hdc in each st across (74 sts). Turn.
- Rows 3–10: Rep Row 2 until you have a total of 10 rows of hdc.
Color Changes:
- Switch to Color B:
- In the last st of Row 10, complete the hdc with Color B (yo with Color B, pull through last 2 loops).
- Ch 2, hdc in each st across (74 sts). Turn.
- Rep for 6 rows with Color B.
- Switch to Color C:
- In the last st of Row 16, complete the hdc with Color C (yo with Color C, pull through last 2 loops).
- Ch 2, hdc in each st across (74 sts). Turn.
- Rep for 6 rows with Color C.
- Switch to Color D:
- In the last st of Row 22, complete the hdc with Color D (yo with Color D, pull through last 2 loops).
- Ch 2, hdc in each st across (74 sts). Turn.
- Rep for 6 rows with Color D.
- Switch to Color E:
- In the last st of Row 28, complete the hdc with Color E (yo with Color E, pull through last 2 loops).
- Ch 2, hdc in each st across (74 sts). Turn.
- Rep for 6 rows with Color E.
- Switch to Color F:
- In the last st of Row 34, complete the hdc with Color F (yo with Color F, pull through last 2 loops).
- Ch 2, hdc in each st across (74 sts). Turn.
- Rep for 6 rows with Color F.
- Switch to Color G:
- In the last st of Row 40, complete the hdc with Color G (yo with Color G, pull through last 2 loops).
- Ch 2, hdc in each st across (74 sts). Turn.
- Rep for 6 rows with Color G.
Creating the Neck Opening and Assembly:
- Fold the Poncho:
- Once the body is completed, fold the piece in half with the RS facing out.
- Align the edges so that the sides of the poncho match.
- Join the Sides:
- Using sl st, join the sides from the bottom to the top, leaving a 12-inch (30 cm) opening for the neck.
- Start by inserting the hook into the first st of both sides and pulling through to join.
- Continue joining until you have left the desired neck opening.
Edging (Optional):
- Edging the Neck and Bottom:
- Neck Edging: With Color A (or your preferred color), attach the yarn at any point around the neck opening.
- Ch 1, sc evenly around the neck opening. If desired, you can work a few decorative stitches (such as a picot or shell stitch) at intervals.
- Bottom Edging: Rep the same for the bottom of the poncho by attaching yarn at any point along the bottom edge.
- Work 1 row of sc or use a decorative stitch, depending on your preference.
Finishing:
- Weave in Ends: Using a tapestry needle, weave in any loose yarn ends from color changes and joining.
- Block the Poncho: To ensure your poncho holds its shape and the colors blend nicely, you may want to lightly block the finished piece.
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