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Effortless Chic Poncho ~Free Crochet Pattern!

Effortless Chic Poncho ~Free Crochet Pattern!

A simple, yet classic poncho is a must for every wardrobe in 2015!  Start your year off with the Effortless Chic Poncho!!

The Effortless Chic Poncho is the 3rd pattern in this series,,, The same, simple stitching technique is used throughout the Effortless Chic line…. Worked in two rectangles that are joined to form a fun and chic poncho, with a classic neckline and edging.. This Poncho will work up in just a few hours and be ready to wear on the next chilly day!

 

 Effortless Poncho Free Crochet Pattern

Effortless Chic Poncho

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The Effortless Chic Poncho will fit an average size woman and by using a larger hook and/or bulky yarn you can make this project larger!

Materials:

Yarn ~ 800 yards  of Worsted Weight Yarn ~ Pictured here in Plymouth Yarn Encore Dynamo, Color 020 (This is a Self Striping Yarn).

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Hook ~ J

Scissors and Yarn Needle

Stitches:

Sk ~ Skip     St ~ Stitch     Ch ~ Chain     Sl St ~ Slip Stitch     Sc ~ Single Crochet     Dc ~ Double Crochet      Reverse Sc ~ Reverse Single Crochet

*Special Stitch ~ X Stitch, This stitch pattern is formed by Skipping a stitch, Dc in the next stitch and then crossing back to the previous skipped stitch and making another Dc.. This forms an X Stitch.

Instructions:

*Tip, You will be making two rectangles to form the poncho, working one horizontally and the other vertically… Once the rectangles are complete, you will sew them together to form a simple poncho shape… Don’t worryThere is a diagram to help you!  Once sewn you will crochet a simple neckline and edging to complete your project!

Each rectangle measures Approximately 16″ x 32″

First Rectangle:  Working in short rows

Chain 51

Row 1:     Sc in the 2nd Ch from hook and each St across. = 50 Sc

Row 2:     Turn, Ch 3(Counts as Dc now and throughout), *Sk St, Dc in next St, Dc in previous skipped St to form an ” X St” *, Repeat * * Across and Dc in the last St. = 2 Dc and 24 X Sts

Rows 3-56:     Repeat Row 2. Finish Off

Second Rectangle: Working in long rows

Ch 91

Row 1:     Sc in the 2nd Ch from hook and each St across. = 90 Sc

Row 2:     Turn, Ch 3(Counts as Dc now and throughout), *Sk St, Dc in next St, Dc in previous skipped St to form an ” X St” *, Repeat * * Across and Dc in the last St. = 2 Dc and 44 X Sts

Rows 3-25:     Repeat Row 2. Finish Off

 

Joining Rectangles:

Using a yarn needle and matching yarn, you will whip stitch the poncho into place…  Sewing a short end of Rectangle 2 to the long edge of Rectangle 1 as seen in the diagram is sewn to and a Short end of Rectangle 1 to the long edge of Rectangle 2, C is sewn to D. Tip… Sew from the outside towards the inside to make sure the edges of the poncho stay flush.  

 Poncho Diagram

Neck Edging:

Row 1: With the right side facing ( your seams will be on the inside of the poncho), Join with Sl St to the stitch closest to the  center of the “v” point on either side. Ch 1, Sc 48 evenly to the next center “v” on the other side. Sc 48 evenly around to the beginning Sc. Join with Sl St to beginning. =96 Sc

Row 2: Sl St in the next St, Ch 1 Sc in the next 46 Sts, Sk 2 Sts (these are the 2 stitches in the “v”), Sc in the next 46 Sts, Sk 2 Sts (the second “v”), Join to beginning Sc = 92 Sc

Row 3:  Sl St in the next St, Ch 1 Sc in the next 44 Sts, Sk 2 Sts (these are the 2 stitches in the “v”), Sc in the next 44 Sts, Sk 2 Sts (the second “v”), Join to beginning Sc = 88 Sc

Row 4:  Sl St in the next St, Ch 1 Sc in the next 44 Sts, Sk 2 Sts (these are the 2 stitches in the “v”), Sc in the next 42 Sts, Sk 2 Sts (the second “v”), Join to beginning Sc = 84 Sc

Row 5: This row is worked in Reverse Sc.  Ch 1, Sk first 2 Sts to your right (this is the “v”), Reverse SC in the next 40 Sts, Sk 2 Sts (this is the second “v”), Reverse Sc in the next 40 Sts. Join with Sl St to beginning. Finish off.

Effortless Poncho Neckline Effortless Poncho Stitching

 

Bottom Edge

With Right Side Facing and working along the bottom edge of the poncho

Row 1:     Join with Sl St in the center St of one of the points at the bottom edge of the poncho. Ch 1, Sc in the same St, Sc 135 evenly across to the stitch before the next point  of the poncho, 3 Sc in the St at the point. Sc 135 evenly across to the last St before the Beginning Sc (This will be the first point of the poncho), 2 Sc in the same St as the beginning Sc(, Join with Sl St . =276 Sc

Row 2: Sl St in the next St, Ch 1, Sc in the same St, * Ch 2, Sk next St, Sc in next St*, Repeat * * 68 times. (Your last Sc should be in the Center St of the 1st point)., Ch 2 Sc in same St, *Ch 2, Sk next St, Sc in the next St*, Repeat * * 68 times,(This last  Sc should be in the center of the 2nd point), Ch 2 Sc in same St,  Ch 2, Sk St and Join to beginning. = 140 Ch 2 Spaces.

Row 3: *3 Dc in the next Ch 2 Sp, Sl St in next Sc* Repeat * * 67 Times, 5 Dc in next Ch 2 Sp (this is the 1st point), *Sl St in next Sc, 3 Dc in next Ch 2 Sp* Repeat * * 68 times, Sl St in next Sc, 5 Dc in next Ch 2 Sp (2nd point), Sl St in next Sc, 3 Dc in next Ch 2 Sp, Join With Sl St to last Sc. Finish off. = 138-3Dc shells and 2-5 Dc Shells.

Congratulations!!!  You now have your own Effortless Chic Poncho!!

Effortless Poncho Free Crochet Pattern

Happy Crocheting!

Elena

And of course the usual Photo Bomb of Charlie!!

Effortless Poncho charlie

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Last HOTH (hot off the hook) Crochet Project for 2014!!

Last HOTH (hot off the hook) Crochet Project for 2014!!

My last HOTH (hot off the hook) project for 2014… I made these 3 last night!! Effortless Chic Headbands ready for the chilly weather!! This is a quick (30-45Min) Project, One Skein and a couple cute buttons!!

What will be your last HOTH???

headband
Free Pattern:  https://beatriceryandesigns.com/2014/10/08/effortless-chic-headband-free-crochet-pattern/

 

Stay tuned this weekend for my first post of the New Year!!!  Crochet With Me Winter CAL… I have my yarn and the design started!!!  I will be posting the Materials list and a few details of the new project!!

The Votes Are In and We Have a Winner… Crochet With Me Winter CAL Afghan!

The Votes Are In and We Have a Winner… Crochet With Me Winter CAL Afghan!

Are you ready to start our next Crochet~A~Long??  You voted and we now have a winner!!!  I listed 7 of my Favorite Crochet Afghans,,, Your votes clearly chose the next Crochet with Me CAL Afghan!!  We will be starting Mid January 2015,, Once all the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over… We will gather our yarn and get hookin’!!

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So… I bet you want to know which afghan we will be making!! You chose another Beatrice Ryan Designs Surprise Design…  I will design it and each week you will make one section…End result… A Surprise!!!!

Pictured below is Last years design… A great granny style, multi~textural stitch afghan…    I am reworking last years pattern and This afghan will be published again soon as a standard pattern in-case you missed out last year!!

Free Afghan Pattern

Last years 2014 Winter CAL by Beatrice Ryan Designs!

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This year your votes chose another Beatrice Ryan Designs Original… The winner… I will be making another Surprise Crochet Design!  I am so blessed that you trust me to surprise you with a new design!!  I have ideas flooding my brain and can’t wait to get to work on this project…  I will be posting the material list the first week of January 2015 so you can be ready to start our next Crochet with Me CAL mid~January 2015!!  I am soooo excited,,, Stay tuned for your material list and more information!!

winter surprise

Chime in and let me know who will be joining the fun!!!  The more the merrier!!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena

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