Crochet Cowl-Neck Poncho

The crochet cowl-neck poncho is a versatile and stylish addition to any wardrobe. This cozy and chic garment is perfect for adding a touch of warmth and flair to your outfit. Whether you're heading out for a casual day in town or a chilly evening outdoors, this poncho is sure to keep you comfortable and looking fabulous. The cowl-neck design adds an extra level of coziness and can be styled in various ways to suit your preference. With its intricate crochet work and flattering silhouette, the cowl-neck poncho is a must-have piece that will elevate your fashion game with ease. Don't hesitate to embrace this trend and enjoy the comfort and style it brings to your everyday look!

FINISHED SIZES

Instructions given fit size small/ medium; changes for large/X-large and 2X-large/3X-large are in [].

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 50 inches (small/medium) [59 inches (large/X-large), 68 inches (2X-large/3X-large)]

Length: 28 inches (small/medium) [28 inches (large/X-large), 28 inches (2X-large/3X-large)]

MATERIALS

Caron Jumbo medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (12 oz/659yds/340g per skein):

3 [4, 4] skeins #09015 peacock variegated

Size 1/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Sewing needle

Matching sewing thread

1 1/4-inch buttons: 4

GAUGE

11 hdc=4 inches; 8 rows =4 inches

PATTERN NOTES

Chain-2 at beginning of row counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Join with slip stitch as indicated mil ess otherwise stated.

PONCHO

FRONT

Lower Body

Row 1 (RS): Ch 63 [75, 87], sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (62 [74, 86] sc)

Row 2: Ch 2 (see Pattern Notes), hdc in each st across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in next st, *fpdc around next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.

Row 5: Ch 2, hdc in next st, *fpdc around fpdc 2 rows below, hdc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * across, turn.

Rep rows 4 and 5 alternately until piece measures approximately 22 inches long, ending with a rep of row 4.

Neck & Shoulder Shaping

Left Neck & Shoulder

Row 1: Work Lower Body row 5 over first 20 [26, 32] sts, turn leaving rem sts unworked. (20 [26, 32] sts)

Rep Lower Body rows 4 and 5 alternately until shoulder measures approximately 6 inches long, ending with a rep of row 5. Fasten off.

Right Neck & Shoulder

With RS facing, sk next unworked 22 sts on Front. Join (see Pattern Notes) yarn in next st. Work Lower Body row 5 across rem sts. (20 [26, 32] sts)

Rep Lower Body rows 4 and 5 until shoulder measures approximately 6 inches long, ending with a rep of row 5. Fasten off.

BACK

Work rows 1-5 of Front. Rep rows 4 and 5 alternately until piece measures approximately 28 inches long, ending with a rep of row 4. Fasten off.

With RS tog, sew Front Shoulders to Back.

COWL

Note: Cowl is worked with WS facing so that RS of sts will show when folded over for wearing.

Rnd 1 (WS): With WS facing, join in center back of Neck opening, ch 1, work 85 sc evenly sp around neck, join in first sc. (85 sts)

Rnds 2-9: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2.

Rnd 10: Ch 2, hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in each of next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, rep from * around, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (102 hdc)

Rnds 11-16: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2.

Rnd 17: Ch 1, sl st in each st around, join in first st. Fasten off

BUTTON BANDS

Join yarn in right bottom comer of Front.

Row 1: Working in ends of rows, work 183 sc evenly across to bottom comer of Back, turn. (183 sts)

Rows 2-6: Ch 1, working in back lps only, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, working in back lps only, sc in each of first 35 sts, ch 4, sk next 3 sts, sc in next 6 sts, ch 4, sk next 3 sts, sc in each rem st across, turn.

Row 8: Working in back lps only, *sc in each st across to next ch-4 sp, 4 sc in ch-4 sp, rep from * once, sc in each rem st across. Fasten off. (185 sc)

Join yarn in bottom left comer of Front and rep for opposite side.

Sew buttons to back of Button Band on RS of Poncho opposite buttonholes.

EDGING

Join yarn in any st on RS, sl st in each st around, join in first st. Fasten off.