Zigzag Stripes Poncho by Andee Graves

Zigzag Stripes Poncho

Crochet
DK (11 wpi) ?
3 stitches and 5 rows = 2 inches
in 3 V-sts and 5 rows = 2 inches. 12 rows of stacked rows foundation = 4 inches. Take time to check gauge.
4.0 mm (G)
1 - 136 yards (1 - 124 m)
Instructions given fit woman’s size small/ medium; changes for large/X-large, 2X-large, 3X-large and 4X-large/5X-large are in [ ]. Where only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. Sized to fit actual bust sizes: 34-38 [42-46, 50-54, 54-58, 58-62] in
US
English

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 46 52, 60, 65, 70 inches Poncho is meant to have a loose fit around the chest
Neck Circumference: 24 24, 26 3/4, 26 3/4, 26 3/4 inches
Length (neckline to point): 19 1/2 inches

MATERIALS
• Premier Yarns Afternoon Cotton light (DK) weight cotton yarn
(1 3/4 oz/136 yds/50g per ball):
2 balls each #2011-02 ecru, #2011-32 rosebud, #2011-03 goldenrod and #2011-14 deep jade
1 2, 2, 2, 2 balls #2011-13 pale teal
• Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

GAUGE
3 V-sts and 5 rows = 2 inches
12 rows of stacked rows foundation = 4 inches
Take time to check gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
Poncho begins with a stacked rows foundation joined in a ring. Stitch markers are placed in foundation to indicate the 6 increase points. The first round is worked into the sides of the foundation rows, with increases in the 6 marked points. After the indicated number of rounds for the size you are making, the 4 stitch markers at shoulders are removed and rounds are continued with
increase points at center front and back.
Broad stripes of color are created with 4 rounds of the V-stitch pattern, then color is cut and a single round of ecru is worked to
separate stripes.
Always join new color at back, at least 5 V-stitches before center back in direction of work. Keep all tails to wrong side of fabric. When joining colors, it can be helpful to crochet with both the tail and working yarn for a few stitches to make weaving in ends easier.
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
Chain-4 and double crochet at beginning of row counts as first V-stitch unless otherwise stated.

If you need help with the Stacked Rows Foundation you can find a video on Andee’s YouTube Channel here.