Crochet Graceful Shells Poncho

Create your own elegant poncho with beautiful shell stitches using the art of crochet. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this stunning garment will surely become a staple in your wardrobe. The intricate design of the shells adds a touch of sophistication and grace to the overall look, making it perfect for any occasion. Handmade with love, this graceful shells poncho is a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down depending on the styling. The soft yarn used in the creation ensures both comfort and style, making it a must-have for any fashion-forward individual. Whether you're lounging at home or heading out for a night on the town, this poncho will keep you looking chic and feeling cozy all day long.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Misses S-L, Women's 1X, Women's 2X

Note: The Directions are written for Misses S-L, with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.

Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn

• Lt. Blue – 7 ½ (8 ½, 9 ½) oz, 372 (422, 472) yds, [200 (228, 256) grams, 300 (380, 460) meters)]
• Yarn Needle
• Crochet Hook: Size I-9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: 2 shells & Rnds 1-5 = 4"

Gauge Swatch: 4" x 4"

Row 1: Ch 15, dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (13 dc)

Rows 2-7: Ch 3, dc in next dc and in each dc across. (13 dc) Finish off at the end of Row 7.

Note: If your swatch is larger or smaller than specified, make another, changing hook size to get the correct gauge. If your swatch is too small, use a larger hook. If your swatch is too large, use a smaller hook. Keep trying until you find the size hook that will give you the specified gauge.

Abbreviations

Special Stitches

Cluster Stitch (cl-st):keeping last lp of each st on hook, 3 dc in same ch, YO and draw through 4 lps on hook

V-Stitch (v-st):(dc, ch 2, dc) in same st or space

Shell:(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st or space

Directions

Rnd 1:Ch 84 (90, 96). being careful not to twist ch sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), keeping last lp of each st on hook, 2 dc in same ch as joining, YO and draw through 3 lps on hook (beg cluster made), ch 1, skip next ch, (cl-st in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch) 41 (44, 47) times; join with sl st to beg cl. [42 (45, 48) cl-sts]

Rnd 2:Sl st in next sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, (ch 5, sc in next ch-1 sp) 41 (44, 47) times; end, ch 2, join with dc to first sc to form last ch-5 sp. [42 (45, 48) ch-5 sps]

Rnd 3:Ch 1, sc in same sp formed by joining, (ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp) 41 (44, 47) times; end, ch 2, join with dc to first sc to form last ch-5 sp. [42 (45, 48) ch-5 sps]

Rnd 4:Ch 1, sc in same sp formed by joining, 7 dc in next sp, sc in next sp, * ch 5, sc in next sp, 7 dc in next sp, sc in next sp, rep from * around; end ch 2, join with dc to first sc to form last ch-5 sp. [14 (15, 16) groups of 7 dc]

Rnd 5:Ch 1, sc in same sp formed by joining, ch 1, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 7 times, * sc in next sp, ch 1, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 7 times, rep from * around; join with sl st to first sc. [112 (120, 128) ch-1 sps and 98 (105, 112) dc]

Rnd 6:Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2), dc in first sc, ch 5, skip next 3 ch-1 sps, sc in next sp, ch 4, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 5, * v-st in next sc, ch 5, skip next 3 ch-1 sps, sc in next sp, ch 4, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 5, rep from * around; join with sl st to first dc. [14 (15, 16) ch-2 sps, ch-4 sps and ch-5 sps]

Rnd 7:Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 5, dc in same sp, ch 5, v-st in next ch-4 sp, ch 5, * v-st in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, v-st in next ch-4 sp, ch 5, rep from * around; join with sl st to first dc. [28 (30, 32) v-sts and ch-5 sps]

Rnd 8:Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, * shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, rep from * around; end, 2 dc in first ch-2 sp; join with hdc to first dc to form last ch-2 sp. [28 (30, 32) shells]

Rnd 9:Ch 1, sc in same sp formed by joining, (ch 7, sc in ch-2 sp of next shell) around; end, ch 3; join with tr to first sc to form last sp. [28 (30, 32) ch-7 sps]

Rnd 10:Ch 5, dc in same sp formed by joining, ch 5, (v-st in 4th ch of ch-7 sp, ch 5) around; join with sl st to first dc. [28 (30, 32) v-st and ch-5 sps]

Rnds 11-16 (19, 22):Rep Pattern Rnds 8-10 two (three, four) times more.

Rnd 17 (20, 23):Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, rep from * around; end, 3 dc in first ch-2 sp; join with hdc to first dc to form last ch-2 sp. [28 (30, 32) shells]

Rnd 18 (21, 24):Ch 3, dc in same sp, dc in next 6 dc, * (2 dc, ch 5, sl st in last dc worked, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in next 6 dc, rep from * around; end, 2 dc in first ch-2 sp, ch 5, sl st in last dc worked; join with sl st to first dc. [28 (30, 32) shells and ch-5 sps] Finish off and weave in ends.