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Incredible Crochet Poncho
Courtesy of Lion Brand® Yarn
 If
warmth and comfort lifts your spirits, then expect to feel radiant when
you add this stylish poncho to your wardrobe.
Level: Beginner
Size: One size fits most
Finished measurements: 16" wide and 55" long, approximately
Materials
Gauge
8 double crochet + 6 rows = 4".
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Poncho
Chain 34.
Row 1 1 double crochet in 3rd chain from hook and in each chain
across - 31 double crochet. Chain 3, turn.
Row 2 Skip first double crochet, 1 double crochet in each double
crochet and in turning chain. Chain 3 turn. Repeat Row 2 until piece
measure s 55". Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Finishing
Fold piece in half widthwise (16" x 27-1/2"). Sew 16" seam along top of
one long side of piece, from end toward fold, leaving remainder of edge
open to form neck opening of Poncho.
Fringe
(Note: Fringes on this Poncho are in 3 small groups and are at
uneven lengths.)
Neck Fringe
Cut 2 pieces of ribbon 24" long. Attach at inside end of 16" seam (neck
opening), one at a time, by folding each piece in half and using crochet
hook to draw through fabric to form a loop, then draw ends through loop
and pull gently to snug up against surface of Poncho. Trim so strands
measure between 9" and 12".
Back Point Fringe
Cut 2 pieces of ribbon 24". Attach at back point as for Neck Fringe. Trim
so strands measure between 9" and 12".
Left Side Fringe
Cut 2 pieces of ribbon 22" long. Attach on Left Front of Poncho,
approximately 17" up left side from front point. Trim so that strands
measure between 8" and 10". Cut 2 more pieces 22" long and attach 1" above
last 2 strands. Trim to between 8" and 10".
Lion Brand® Incredible Yarn
(Article #520) is packaged in 1-3/4 oz [50g]/110 yd [100 m] balls
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