Incredible Me Poncho

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This very simple and stylish poncho will add zest to your wardrobe. Whether going to a patio party or work, you can wear it anywhere and your presence won’t be left unnoticed.

The simple single crochet stitches allow the yarn to stand out on it’s own without complex stitches. I’ve also included instructions to customize it for your needs.

Why “Incredible Me”? Well, you are incredible, and this poncho helps point it out even more.

This pattern is written in US terms
Level of difficulty: Advanced beginner
Size: One size fits most / Customizable

Materials:

Caron “Latte Cakes” in Shocking gray colorway , #5, Bulky weight, (58% Acrylic, 42% Nylon; 530 yds/485 m per 8.8 oz/250 g)

• I used approximately 1003 yds/917 m (16.7 oz/473 g)
You may use any type and weight of yarn, but note that your project will look different (see notes for details).

6.5 mm/K-10.5 and 7.5 mm (for a foundation chain) hooks or the one which matches your yarn
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
Good mood

Gauge:

11 dc by 6.5 rows equals a 4 inch / 10 cm square.

Measurements:

Abbreviations and techniques:

ch – Chain
sl st – Slip stitch
st(s)- Stitch(es)
slip knot
dc – Double crochet
dc2tog – 2 double crochet together
mattress stitch – Sew pieces together going vertically up through side stiches of your work, alternating sides.
ch-x sp – Chain x space where x is the number of chains
rnd – Round

Notes:

The chain 2 at the beginning of each row counts as 1 double crochet.
Crochet first row of dc into back bumps of a foundation chain.
If you would like to make the poncho wider/longer, or you would like to use a different yarn, simply follow the instructions below to find out the number of chains and stitches.
I am 5’6″ / 167 cm tall. If you are OK with the given size of the garment, you may skip the “adjustments” part and go straight to the instructions as long as your gauge is the same as mine. However, if you would like to adjust the size, then the following information will be useful.
Since this yarn is variegated, it can happen that you finish with a color you do not like or the brightest shade may occupy only a half of a row like it happened in a neck section with me. It is OK to add 1-2 rows to finish with a color you like.
Feel free to adjust the length of the neck. I think it will also look great with only 1-2 crocheted rows. Make it longer and you will end up with a hooded poncho.
Since both sides look pretty much the same, you determine right and wrong side for yourself.
I used a different yarn throughout the pattern so you can clearly see the stitches.
Even if you are making exactly the same poncho using my measurements, we may have a different stitch number for the neck. It will depend on where you put a stitch marker.
If you do not have a size bigger hook, you may use the one you intend to use, just make a foundation chain stitches looser.

Adjustments and calculations:

Make a swatch and find out the number of stitches and rows in 4×4 inches / 10 cm square.

Folded side is the shortest side. Figure out how long you would like it to be (point B), measure the length between points A and B (where point A is a middle of your shoulder).

The other side is the longest. Figure out how long you would like it to be (Point C), measure the length between points A and C and multiply it by 2.

I believe a neck opening is quite universal for this model – 12 inches. However, if you want to adjust, then figure out how big you would like it to be and measure the length between points A and D (where point D is the middle of your other shoulder).

Example to make adjustments:

W = width of the gauge in dc
L = length of the gauge in inch / cm
B = length of shorter side of poncho
C = length of longer side of poncho
N = number of dc needed in pattern
R = number of rows needed in pattern

INCHES:

The 4″x4″ Swatch = W dc x L rows.
In my example, W = 11 and L = 6.5.

To get N, the number of dc needed for the pattern, use the formula:

B/4 * W = N
(22/4) * 11 = 60.5 ≈ 61

To get R, the number of rows needed for the pattern, use the formula:

(C*2)/4 * L = R
(31.5*2)/4 * 6.5 = 102.375 ≈ 103

N = 61 dc
R = 103 rows

CENTIMITERS:

The 10 cm x 10 cm Swatch = W dc x L rows.
In my example, W = 11 and L = 6.5.

To get N, the number of dc needed for the pattern, use the formula:

B/10 * W = N
(55/10) * 11 = 60.5 ≈ 61

To get R, the number of rows needed for the pattern, use the formula:

(C*2)/10 * L = R
(80*2)/10 * 6.5 = 104
A difference of 1 row is not crucial. You may keep 104 rows or crochet 103 rows according to the pattern.

N = 61 dc
R = 103 row

Pattern Instructions:

Body:

Row 1: Dc into the back bump of 4th ch from hook, dc into the back bump of each ch across (61 sts).

Row 2: Ch 2, turn, 60 dc across (make your last dc into third ch of previous row) (61 sts).

Row 3: Ch 2, turn, 60 dc across (make your last dc into second ch of previous row) (61 sts).

Row 4-103: Repeat row 3 for the next 100 rows (61 sts).

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

If adjusting the pattern:

Chain N+2

Row 1: Dc into the back bump of 4th ch from hook, dc into the back bump of each ch across (N sts).

Row 2: Ch 2, turn, N-1 dc across (make your last dc into third ch of previous row) (N sts).

Row 3: Ch 2, turn, N-1 dc across (make your last dc into second ch of previous row) (N sts).

Row 4-R: Repeat row 3 for the next R-3 rows (N sts).

When you are finished, fold the piece in half (right side out) and measure 12 inch/31 cm from the side with a fold, secure both sides with a stitch marker.

Cut a new length of yarn, about 1.5 times longer than your sewing side. Attach the corners together by picking up right corner loop, then left corner loop from back to front. Once done, go back through the right loop the same way, from back to front.

Proceed sewing the edges using a mattress stitch working your way up to the marker.

Neck:

Rnd 1: Insert hook into a st near the seam. Using new yarn, create a slip knot and place it on the hook and pull through the st, ch 2, dc in next st,