Marly’s Perfect Simple Cowl Poncho by Marly Bird

Marly’s Perfect Simple Cowl Poncho

Crochet
September 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
5.0 mm (H)
1400 - 2240 yards (1280 - 2048 m)
S-M (L-2XL)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

It’s time for another crochet-along with Marly! Together we’ll be making this popular poncho in Red Heart Unforgettable yarn.

Each Tuesday starting September 20 you’ll get a written pattern and video tutorial so you can make your own poncho. Below is the list of supplies, schedule, community, and information about the giveaway. Use the hashtag #MarlyBirdCAL to share your projects and follow along!

Community

Join the CAL Facebook group to get tips from Marly and from other people who have already made the poncho! Use #MarlyBirdCAL on Instagram to share photos. https://www.facebook.com/groups/634994479936279/

Supplies

Get your supplies together now so you’ll be ready to start next week.

Sizes: S/M (L/2XL)
Widest point when laid flat: 30″ (40″) 76 (101.5) cm
Neck circumference: 20.5″
Length from shoulder to bottom point when laid flat: 24.75″ (34.75″) 63 (88) cm

Red Heart Unforgettable: 5 (6) balls in color of your choice for regular poncho (no neck treatment or edging); 7 (8) balls for more dramatic neck and/or edge.

Samples were made in 3952 Tealberry, 3960 Tidal, 3943 Stained Glass, 9942 Cappuccino

Use the promo code MARLYCAL20 to get 20% off Unforgettable now through October 3, 2016!
Susan Bates Crochet Hook: 5mm (US H-8)
Bent tip yarn needle
Removable stitch markers
Knit Klips (optional)
Decorative buttons (optional)

Schedule

Tuesday, September 20: http://www.marlybird.com/marly-bird-poncho-crochet-along-...

Tuesday, September 27: http://www.marlybird.com/marly-bird-poncho-crochet-along-...

Tuesday, October 4: http://www.marlybird.com/marly-bird-poncho-crochet-along-...

Tuesday, October 11

Giveaways

Each week of the CAL post your picture of your progress in the CAL Facebook group. We will choose 1 winner each week to get a $25 prize pack. at the end of the CAL, we will ask you to share a picture of your finished poncho. From everyone who finished we will randomly choose 3 winners to each win a $50 prize pack!

Post your pictures in the Facebook group on Mondays before 11:59PM Mountain Time (Marly’s time zone) to be entered. Winners will be announced on Wednesdays.

Week 1: Post your progress picture by September 26; 1 winner announced September 27
Week 2: Post your progress picture by October 3; 1 winner announced October 4
Week 3: Post your progress picture by October 10; 1 winner announced October 11
Week 4: Post your completed poncho picture by October 17; 3 winners announced October 18

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