Panache Ponchos: Mom & Child

SIZED TO 4X

INTERMEDIATE

FINISHED SIZES

Instructions given for Mom Poncho fit woman’s size X-small/small; changes for medium/large, X-large/2X-large and 3X-large/4X-large are in ( ).

Instructions given for Child Poncho fit 6 years; changes for 8 years and 10 years are in ( ).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Mom Back Width: 31 (33¾, 36½, 39¼) inches; Length: 36 inches

Child Back Width: 23½ (25½, 27½) inches; Length: 26 inches

MATERIALS

• Berroco Vintage medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool/nylon yarn (3½ oz/218 yds/100g per hank):

Mom: 11 (12, 12, 13) hanks #5121 sunny

Child: 6 (6, 7) hanks #5121 sunny

• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• Tapestry needle

• Stitch markers

• Two 1¼-inch buttons (mom only)

• Two 1-inch buttons (child only)

• Blocking supplies (optional)

GAUGE

16 sc in back lps only = 4 inches

In Shell Pattern:

[1 shell, ch 2] = 1½ inches

5 dc = 1¼ inches

8 rows = 4 inches

Take time to check gauge.

PATTERN NOTES

When working into shells on all rows except last row, you will only work into the first double crochet of the shell. Skip all the other double crochet of that shell.

If you make the Back longer or shorter, you will need to adjust the starting chain for the collar as follows: Work 4 fewer chains for each inch shorter the back is or 4 more chains for each inch longer the back is. After the first row of the collar, the collar piece should be