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Effortless Chic Poncho ~Free Crochet Pattern!

Beatrice Ryan
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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 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).
Hook ~ J
Scissors and Yarn Needle

Stitches:
Sk ~ Skip St ~ Stitch Ch ~ Chain Sl St ~ Slip Stitch
Reverse Sc ~ Reverse Single Crochet

Sc ~ Single Crochet

Dc ~ Double 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 Dont worry
There 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 A is sewn to B 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.

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.

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!!

Happy Crocheting!
Elena
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