Double Crochet a Child's Poncho
This retro style child's poncho is easy to make, with instructions for sizes 2-4, 6-8 and 10-12. Rated at a beginner's level, anyone who knows how to crochet will be able to create it easily in one day.
Steps
- Measurements to fit chest sizes:
- 21-21" - size 2-4
- 25-26 1/2" - size 6-8
- 28-30" - size 10-12
- Note: Instructions for sizes 6-8 and 10-12 will be in parentheses.
- Make two pieces alike. Using a size K hook, Ch 74 (84-94).
- Row 1: DC in 4th ch from hook, ch 1. Sk next st, *dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st. Rep from * across, ending with dc. Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1, now and throughout), and turn.
- Row 2: *DC in ch 1 sp, and ch 1. Rep from * across, ending with dc. Ch 4 and turn.
- Rows 3-10(11-12): Rep row 2. Except on last row, do not ch 4 and turn. Ch 2 and turn.
- Row 11(12-13): * SC in ch 1 sp and ch 1. Rep from * across, ending with sc. Fasten off.
- Stitch pieces together as shown in the diagram.
- When stitching these two pieces together, keep the sc row at the top. It's easier to put the right sides together and stitch your seam.
- As with joining any crocheted fabric, you have a choice of stitching the two pieces with a tapestry needle threaded with the same yarn or working a slip stitch through both edges of the fabric.
- Make a ch 35"(40-45") long. In second ch from the hook, sl st in each st across. Fasten off.
- Weave ch in and out of dc and ch 1 sp.
- After weaving chain, gather the hat around the chain and tie in a bow.
- Add fringe. (optional)
Tips
- Sl St=Slip Stitch
- SK=Skip
- SC=Single Crochet
- Rep=Repeat
- Try sewing on some beads or adding them to the fringe for a different look.
- St=Stitch
- DC=Double Crochet
- Ch=Chain
- This may take a few days to finish, if you're a beginner. Or if you have work, it may take a week or so! Just for your information.
Things You'll Need
- 7 oz. of the yarn of your choice for sizes 2-4
- 10.5 oz. of yarn for sizes 6-8 and 10-12
- Size K crochet hook
- Crochet needle
- Quite a bit of free time!
