Crochet Stylish Textured Over-sized Poncho

Materials:

• Yarn: 3-4 skeins of bulky weight yarn (approx. 120-150 yards per skein)
• Hook: 9mm (M/N) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle: for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge: 8 stitches x 6 rows in double crochet = 4 inches

Finished Size: Approximately 30 inches wide by 28 inches long

Instructions:

Foundation Row:
Chain 48.

Row 1: Double crochet (DC) in the 4th chain from the hook, DC in each chain across (46 DC). Turn.

Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as first DC here and throughout), DC in the next stitch, *skip 1 stitch, DC in the next 2 stitches*, repeat from * to * until the last stitch, DC in the last stitch. Turn.

Row 3: Chain 3, DC in the next stitch, *skip 1 stitch, DC in the next 2 stitches*, repeat from * to * until the last stitch, DC in the last stitch. Turn.

Repeat Rows 2-3: Continue until the piece measures approximately 25 inches from the foundation row.

Neckband: On the last row, chain 1, SC in each stitch across for a tighter fitting. Turn.

Assembly:
Fold the piece in half to create the poncho shape. Slip stitch along the sides for approximately 10 inches on each side to create armholes.

Finishing:
Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. Optionally, you can add a border of single crochet around the entire poncho for a finished look.

Enjoy your cozy new poncho!