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Yarn Used: Caron Simply Soft (approximately 3 skeins)
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Hook Used: K, 6.5 mm
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Size/Dimensions: Adult (each panel measures 22” by 34”)
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Gauge: 6 rows of 14 dc make a 4” square
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Instructions:
Make 2 identical panels as follows:
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Foundation: Ch 61.
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Row 1: Dc into 4th chain from hook (counts as first two dc), dc into each of next 5 ch, *skip 2 ch, 5 dc into next ch, ch 2 skip 3 ch, dc into each of next 7 ch; repeat from * to end, turn.
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Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc). Sk st at bottom of turning ch, dc into each of next 6 st, *sk ch-2 sp, 5 dc into first dc of shell on previous row, sk remaining 4 dc of shell, ch 2, dc into each of next 7 st; repeat from * to end, turn.
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Repeat row 2 31 more times, or until piece measures 34” long. Fasten off.
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Layout both panels and seam together as indicated in the diagram below. One short end of each panel attaches to the long side of the other panel. This gives the poncho a point in the front and back, with a slightly asymmetrical appearance.
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When worn, the poncho looks like this, from front or back:
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Variations:
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For a shorter poncho: Chain 48 and do one less repeat of the pattern. Each panel should measure approximately 19” by 31”.
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For a longer poncho: Chain 74 and do one more repeat of pattern. Each panel should measure approximately 25” by 37”.
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To increase or decrease the neck opening: Notice in the examples given for a shorter or longer poncho, the panels are always 12 inches longer than they are wide. This creates an opening 24 inches around, which is sufficient for most adults.
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To make the opening larger, make each panel longer OR skinnier so that the difference between the length and width is greater. To make the opening smaller, make each panel shorter or wider so that the difference between the length and width is smaller.
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