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Welcome to the Crochet With Us Group Crochet-A-Long!

UPDATE:

To take some of the work out of making your Poncho, Amy and I have created individual posts for the full patterns in the sizes. You won’t need to reference the charts and the complete pattern can be found in one post. We still link to the tutorials for photo support if you get stuck. Remember our sites are both PrintFriendly – my button is located just under my signature at the end of the post!

Have fun!

Here are all the sizes:

Fall Poncho Patterns by Size

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Amy and I are very excited to make this project with you and we have tried to give you lots of options too!

This poncho is great for back to school and it is available in many sizes from baby to adult – so pick your size and Crochet with Us!

Direct Link to Create your Own Project Page on Ravelry:

This is what we are going to make:

 

Amy and I will be taking turns posting each part of the CAL. You will receive 2 posts each week; one on Monday and one on Wednesday. This Introduction Post will be updated with each Post of the CAL as it is released. You may wish to Bookmark this post to find and return to it more easily!

Each Poncho is created by assembling 2 rectangles together. Before you can assemble your poncho and add the edging and neckline to it you will need to have completed your 2 rectangles. You will need to complete your 2 rectangles and weave in your ends by Part 9 when we show you how to assemble and add your neckline to your poncho.

You will need to complete each post we share 2 times to have your finished rectangles. You can either follow through all of the posts one time and then make the 2nd rectangle. Or, you can make Part 1 two times immediately and add on Part 2 to each piece after the second post is shared, and so on to complete both rectangles simultaneously.

After Part 8 you will need to begin again at Part 1 and continue through the Parts until you reach the length of your rectangle indicated in the chart(s) below. When you begin Part 1 again please follow these steps:

Starting over with Part 1 (for the repeat sequence) using the Granule Stitch:

R42: (RS): work 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (33) (43)
R43: *1 sc in the next st, 1 sc picot st in the next st**. Repeat from * to ** across to the last st. (NOTE: be sure to push the picot stitches through to the RS of your work) 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn (33) (43)
R44: 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in each remaining st across, ch 1, turn (34) (44)
R45: 1 sc in each st across, changing colour on the last yarn over of the last st, ch 3, turn (34) (44)
then proceed to Part 2.

Remember you can PRINT or SAVE each post in the CAL using the Print Friendly Button included at the end of each Post.

Fall Poncho CAL Introduction Post

Resources and Things You Can Do To Get Ready

• Add this CAL to your Ravelry Queue and join the Crochet with Us Ravelry Group
• Pick your size (see below) and yarn to get ready for our first post
• Share your progress on Instagram using #CWUPonchoCAL2015
• Join the Crochet With Us Group on Facebook for assistance with the CAL – it is a lovely group filled with helpful and caring Crocheters who are happy to help each other.

Yarn and Hook Used

This Poncho is very easy to customize. Amy and I have worked out the stitches you will need to chain for your starting chain, for a variety of sizes using the yarn we selected for our Ponchos.

The yarn I selected for my poncho is Red Heart Soft Yarn and I will be using a 6.0 mm (J) Crochet Hook. For the CAL this will be listed as Option 1.

The yarn Amy selected for her poncho is Knit Picks Gloss Yarn and she will be using a 5.0 mm (H) Crochet Hook. For the CAL this will be listed as Option 2.

The totals indicated at the end of each row are the number of stitches for the row and they are listed in this format (Option 1 Stitch Count, Option 2 Stitch Count).

Option 1: Worsted Weight (Red Heart Soft) – 6.0 mm (J). Instructions are for Child Size 6.

Option 2: DK Weight (Knit Picks Gloss) – 5.0 mm (H). Instructions are for Child Size 4.

Yarn Colours Used for Worsted Weight (Red Heart Soft) Option 1:

Row 1-5: Berry
Row 6-9: Off White
Row 10-15: Grape
Row 16-23: Off White
Row 24-29: Teal
Row 30-33: Off White
Row 34-37: Berry
Row 38-41: Off White
Row 42-45: Grape
Row 46-49: Off White
Row 50-55: Teal
Row 56-63: Off White
Row 64-69: Berry

Finished Lengths Reached for Worsted Weight (Red Heart Soft) Option 1:

Row 1-5: 1.25 inches
Row 6-9: 2.5 inches
Row 10-15: 4 inches
Row 16-23: 6 inches
Row 24-29: 8 inches
Row 30-33: 9.5 inches
Row 34-37: 11.5 inches
Row 38-41: 12.5 inches
Row 42-45: 14 inches
Row 46-49: 15.5 inches
Row 50-55: 17 inches
Row 56-63: 19.5 inches
Row 64-69: 22 inches

Please note the measurements taken are from the starting row of the project to the end of the last row noted – some stretch takes place as the fabric relaxes.

Amount of Yarn Used:

Option #1: without taking colour changes into consideration I used 282 g Red Heart Soft Yarn to make Darla’s poncho (Child size 6).

Child size 6 Poncho = 282 g in total

For Mya’s Poncho (12 months) I used 128 g in total.

Amy calculated the yarn amounts for us. Thanks Amy! These totals are in yards.

Please note these are estimates of yardages only. Since this pattern is based on different stitches there will be some variation in the yardage you need depending upon how many times you will be repeating specific stitch patterns (some use more yarn than others – like Popcorn stitches). We’ve tried our best to give you a yardage based on size. I always recommend buying a little more than you need in your dye lot just in case as most yarn stores will accept a return if you do not use the product.

Baby Size	3 mos	6 mos	12 mos	18 mos	24 mos
WW (RHS) Yarn Used (yards)	166	190	242	270	300
DK (KG) Yarn Used (yards)	232	266	339	379	421
Child Size	2	4	6	8	10
WW (RHS) Yarn Used (yards)	300	435	512	595	684
DK (KG) Yarn Used (yards)	421	610	718	834	959
Youth Size	12	14	16
WW (RHS) Yarn Used (yards)	829	933	988
DK (KG) Yarn Used (yards)	1162	1308	1385
Woman Size	X Small	S/M	Large/1X	2X/3X	4X/5X
WW (RHS) Yarn Used (yards)	988	1044	1102	1161	1221
DK (KG) Yarn Used (yards)	1385	1463	1544	1627	1712

If you would like to make your poncho in a different size here are the measurements.

Size Charts

Here is a helpful set of charts to compare the clothing sizes for a few different Countries.

Size Conversion Charts (from ebay)

Please note the charts may not be fully viewable on mobile devices. The sizes included in the first chart are: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months. Please leave us a comment if you need a size and what type of yarn (DK or WW)  and we will comment to tell you the  measurements and starting stitches.

Baby Size	3 mos	6 mos	12 mos	18 mos	24 mos
Width of Rectangle (Inches)	6	6.5	7.5	8	8.5
Length of Rectangle (Inches)	12	13	15	16	17
WW (RHS) Starting Chain Stitches	18	20	22	24	26
DK (KPG) Starting Chain Stitches	26	28	32	34	36

Please note the charts may not be fully viewable on mobile devices. The sizes included in the first chart are: Child Size 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. Please leave us a comment if you need a size and what type of yarn (DK or WW)  and we will comment to tell you the  measurements and starting stitches.

Child Size	2	4	6	8	10
Width of Rectangle (Inches)	8.5	10.5	11.5	12.5	13.5
Length of Rectangle (Inches)	17	21	23	25	27
WW (RHS) Starting Chain Stitches	26	32	34	38	40
DK (KPG) Starting Chain Stitches	36	44	48	52	56

Please note the charts may not be fully viewable on mobile devices. The sizes included in the first chart are: Youth Size 12, 14 and 16. Please leave us a comment if you need a size and what type of yarn (DK or WW)  and we will comment to tell you the  measurements and starting stitches.

Youth Size	12	14	16
Width of Rectangle (Inches)	15	16	16.5
Length of Rectangle (Inches)	30	32	33
WW (RHS) Starting Chain Stitches	46	48	50
DK (KPG) Starting Chain Stitches	63	68	70

Please note the charts may not be fully viewable on mobile devices. The sizes included in the first chart are: Woman Sizes X-Small, S/M, Large/1X, 2X/3X and 4X/5X. Please leave us a comment if you need a size and what type of yarn (DK or WW)  and we will comment to tell you the  measurements and starting stitches.

Woman Size	X Small	S/M	Large/1X	2X/3X	4X/5X
Width of Rectangle (Inches)	16.5	17	17.5	18	18.5
Length of Rectangle (Inches)	33	34	35	36	37
WW (RHS) Starting Chain Stitches	50	52	54	54	56
DK (KPG) Starting Chain Stitches	70	72	74	76	78

You can either use the starting chains we have calculated based on our gauges; or you can crochet to the measurement specified as the width in inches for your size. Remember to measure this width after Row 2 of the pattern is complete. 

Gauge:

Gauge	Yarn	Hook
3 sts/inch	WW	6 mm
4.20 sts/inch	DK	5.0 mm

The measurements listed are the full size of the rectangle; for this project you will need to stop crocheting approximately 1 inch before your length is reached as we are adding an edging to the poncho.

If you want to make your poncho using a different yarn and hook combination just use the measurements for the rectangles above (width and length) for your specific size and after Row 2 be sure your width measurement is the one indicated in the chart (or very close to it).

If you want a poncho which is wider you can add extra stitches to your starting chain. The poncho is written in a pattern with multiples of 2 stitches. So be sure you make your stitches a multiple of 2 stitches when you increase the starting chain length.

You will need to make 2 rectangles to make this poncho; each rectangle is the same size. Complete each Part below from 1 – 8, two times.

I have a PrintFriendly button at the end of each of my posts. You can print, or save a personal PDF copy of my posts/patterns easily 🙂 and Amy has PrintFriendly too! Here’s How to Print or PDF Patterns at The Stitchin’ Mommy.

Crochet With Us – Fall Poncho CAL Post Links

This will be updated on a Post by Post basis with direct links.
Post 1:	August 3, 2015	Part 1:  Rows 1 – 5
Post 2:	August 5, 2015	Part 2: Rows 6 – 10
Post 3:	August 10, 2015	Part 3:  Rows 11 – 15
Post 4:	August 12, 2015	Part 4:  Rows 16 – 23
Post 5:	August 17, 2015	Part 5:  Rows 24 – 29
Post 6:	August 19, 2015	Part 6:  Rows  30 – 33
Post 7:	August 24, 2015	Part 7:  Rows  34 – 37
Post 8:	August 26, 2015	Part 8:  Rows  38 – 41
Post 9:	August 31, 2015	Part 9:  Assembly & Neck
Post 10:	September 2, 2015	Part 10:  Edging & Fringe

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