Crochet Breezy Flared Lace Poncho Free Pattern

Crochet Breezy Flared Lace Poncho Free Pattern

Materials:

• Lightweight cotton yarn (approx. 500g)
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving ends

Gauge:

16 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in lace stitch.

Finished Size:

Approximately 30 inches wide and 30 inches long.

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Cluster stitch (cl)
• Slip stitch (sl st)

Pattern Instructions:

Body:

1. Start with a foundation chain of 72 ch.
2. Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook, dc in each ch across. (70 dc)
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in next stitch, *cl in the next stitch, dc in the next stitch; repeat from * across. End with a dc in the top of the turning ch. (35 clusters, 35 dc)
4. Row 3: Ch 3, turn, *dc in cluster, ch 1; repeat from * across. End with a dc in the last cluster. (70 dc, 35 ch-1 spaces)
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the piece measures approximately 30 inches from the beginning.

Joining the Two Panels:

1. Make a second panel following the same pattern.
2. With both panels facing right side up, place them together. Using a slip stitch, join the tops of the two panels together, leaving an opening in the middle for the neck (about 10 inches).

Finishing:

1. To finish, create a border by working 1 round of sc around the entire poncho. In the corners, work 3 sc to ensure a smooth edge.
2. Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.

Enjoy your beautiful new poncho!