Poncho

SIZE: S (M, L)

SPECIAL TECHNIQUE

Increase (inc): [dc, ch 1, dc] in next st/space—counts as 3 sts

STITCHES USED

Chain (ch)

Double crochet (dc)

Fan Stitch (Fan st)

* Ch 1, skip 3 sts, work 3 dc in next st/space; repeat from * as indicated in instructions—counts as 4 sts (one Motif plus ch-1 space).

V-Stitch (V-st)

In next ch-space, work [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc]—counts as 8 sts, (one Motif each side of ch-2 space).

NOTES:

1. Poncho is worked in-the-round from neck edge to lower edge.

2. One motif = 3 dc (of Fan St or V-st).

3. The ch-2 of V-st = center Front and Back points; the ch-1 of inc = shoulder points.

PONCHO

Using C, ch 44 (60, 76) sts; being careful not to twist chain, join with a slip st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), dc in first st [increase made], * dc in next 10 (14, 18) ch, inc in next ch; rep from * 3 times, end dc in next 10 (14, 18) ch, join with a slip st to third ch of beg ch-4—52 (68,

84) sts, counting ch-1 spaces. Fasten off C. Join A (2 strands of held together) with a slip st to last st.

Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), dc in first st [increase made], * work Fan st [2 (3, 4) times], ch 1, skip 3, work V-st in next ch-1 space, work Fan st [2 (3, 4) times], ch 1, skip 3 +, inc in next space; rep

from * once, end rep at +, join with a slip st in third ch of beg ch-4—3 (4, 5) motifs between points.

Rnd 3: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in first st [increase made], * work Fan st in next ch-1 space [3 (4, 5) times], ch 1, skip 3, V-st in next ch-2 space, Fan st in next ch-1 space [3 (4, 5) times], ch 1,

skip 3 +, inc in next ch-1 space; rep from * once, end rep at +, join with a slip st in third ch of beg ch-4—4 (5, 6) motifs between points.

Rnd 4: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), dc in first st [increase made], *ch 1, work 3 dc in next ch-1 space, Fan st in next ch-1 space [3 (4, 5) times], ch 1, work 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, work V-st in next ch-2

space, ch-1, work 3 dc in next ch-1 space, Fan st in next ch-1 space [3 (4, 5) times], ch 1 +, inc in next ch-1 space; rep from * once, end rep at +, join with a slip st in third ch of beg ch-4—5 (6, 7) motifs

between points. Fasten off A. Join C with a slip st to last st.

Rnd 5: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), dc in first st [increase made], * [dc in next 3 dc, skip ch-1] 5 (6, 7) times +, inc in next ch-space; rep from * 3 times, end last rep at +, join with a slip st in third ch of beg

ch-4—72 (84, 96) sts.

Rnd 6: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), begin first st, work 17 (20, 23) dc +, inc st in next ch-1 space; rep from *3 times, end last rep at +, join with a slip st in third ch of beg ch-4—80 (92, 104) sts.

Continuing to work increased sts between inc and V-st into patt as est,

Repeat Rnds 2 – 6: 2 (2, 3) times.

Repeat Rnds 2 - 5: 0 (1, 1) time(s).

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Using tn, weave in all ends.

FRINGE

Using A and B, cut strands 12" long. Holding 3 strands together [alternate colors as desired], fold fringe in half. Using crochet hook, * insert hook from WS to RS into first st at one corner, pull through loop [Fold of strands], insert ends into loop and pull tight against edge; repeat from *, working into every other stitch around entire lower edge of Poncho.

TIE

Using hook and 1 strand each of A and B, make slip knot; insert 3 strands of fringe in knot to form tassel. Cont with 2 strands held together, ch 100 (120, 140). Cut yarn; before fastening off yarn, insert 3 Strands of fringe into last st, fasten off. Tie a knot at the top of each tassel. Beg at center Front V-st, using hook, weave tie between sts at neck edge (see photo).

Pattern Courtesy: http://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet-Sweaters/Simply-Soft-Striped-Poncho-from-Caron#SJS0bhJzs1JZo0Zk.99