My First Poncho by Janine Myska

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My First Poncho

by Janine Myska

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ABOUT

Yarn Used: Worsted—Lion Brand Made With Love The Cottony One in colorways “Hot Cocoa”, “Over the Moon”, and “Indigo For It”

60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic
185 yds (169 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein
Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes available in your region.

Yardage Required:
3 (4) skeins or 525 (625) yds / 480 (572) m of main color (MC)
2 (2) skeins or 275 (325) yds / 252 (297) m of contrasting color 1 (CC1)
2 (2) skeins or 275 (325) yds / 252 (297) m of contrasting color 2 (CC2)

Note: If you choose to work this in one solid color, you will need 6 (7) skeins of Lion Brand Made With Love The Cottony One, or approximately 1075 (1275) yds / 983 (1166) m.

Yarn Substitution: Substitute Made With Love The Cottony One with any similar medium, category 4, worsted weight yarn that matches gauge. For a similar look and feel, choose a yarn with properties closest to the one used here. Always swatch before beginning to ensure you are happy with the resulting fabric.

Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, 5-7 locking stitch markers for help with seaming

Hook: Size U.S. G/7 (4.5 mm)

SIZING

This pattern is written in 2 sizes as follows: size 1 (size 2).

Size 1 is designed for those with a bust circumference of 46” (117 cm) and smaller.

Size 2 is designed for those with a bust circumference larger than 46” (117 cm)

If you are taller or prefer a little extra length coverage, consider choosing Size 2. Refer to the measurements below to determine your preferred fit.

MEASUREMENTS

Rectangle Length (prior to seaming): approximately 48 (52)” / 122 (132) cm

Rectangle Width (prior to seaming): 23.5 (25.5)” / 60 (65) cm

Neck Opening (circumference): approximately 20” (51 cm) for both sizes

Finished Centre-Front Length (measured from the shoulder seam straight down to the corner point): approximately 28 (30)” / 71 (76) cm

GAUGE

4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = 17 sts and 15 rows

Count these 17 stitches as 9 sc and 8 ch-sp.

See full swatch instructions on knitsnknots.ca/my-first-poncho.

TERMS + ABBREVIATIONS

Written in U.S. Crochet Terms

beg: beginning
CC1: contrasting color 1
CC2: contrasting color 2
ch(s): chain(s)
ch-sp(s): chain space(s)
hdc: half double crochet
MC: main color
rep(s): repeat(s)
RS: right side
sc: single crochet
sk: skip
st(s): stitch(es)
WS: wrong side

PATTERN NOTES

Skill Level: Easy

Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each row. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row.

Right Side/Wrong Side: There is no right side or wrong side to the linen stitch; both sides are identical. The pattern will instruct you to assign a right side as you work the bottom border. The side facing you as you work Row 2 of the bottom border will become the right side.

Turning Chain: The beginning chain (ch-1) does not count as a stitch.

Construction: This poncho is worked in a rectangle, then folded in half and partially seamed at the shoulder. The section remaining unseamed becomes the opening for the head.

Changing Colors: For the colorwork portion of this poncho, you will change colors every row. When changing colors, work the final single crochet in the old color, but do not work the final yarn-over to close the stitch. Work this yarn-over with the new color. Then drop the old color (leave it there to pick up later) and continue crocheting with the new color. Unused colors will remain attached to your work and will be picked up again as needed.