Mystery Poncho. Crochet Pattern

It’s time for that wonderful moment when I am about to share with you a new pattern, the Mystery Poncho.

This Poncho has a funny story behind and this story actually represents in such a perfect way my designing process. 

Sometimes I am getting so excited about a new yarn, that I am starting right away to make something. I don’t plan ahead, what I am about to make with that yarn, simply going with the flow. Most of the times everything goes well and if need it I just adjust. change things on the go and I finally get to a nice result.

With the Mystery Poncho was different. I didn’t want to make a Poncho because I don’t really like to wear them, but in the end, I love the final piece and I am happy with the drape shape and everything.

I called this design “Mystery” because it was a mystery even for me about what it will be in the end.

 

You can Purchase the easily printable PDF pattern, with step by step instructions, stitch and row counts from S up to 5XL sizes here:

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The design is super simple and what I like the most is that it can be customized to any type of yarn or size. There are just 2 rectangles assembled. 

You can adjust the length or the length of the sleeves just by making the rectangles shorter or wider.

I never was too good with introductions, so I think I will get right into the “action” and I will tell you everything about this design and pattern.

MATERIALS

• Yarn: Medium Weight yarn (Size 4)
o Cotton
o Cotton mix
• Crochet Hook:
o 5.5 mm crochet hook (Streamline Swirl Galaxy by Furls)
• yarn needle for weave in ends
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

NOTES ABOUT DESIGN

This Mistery Poncho pattern features techniques as single crochet, double crochet and
chain stitches.
All the classic stitches are combined to create a beautiful lace stitch pattern.

The construction of the Poncho is simple. Only two rectangles assembled.

The Poncho can be worn in multiple ways if you decide not to stitch the bottom.

MEASUREMENTS AND SIZES

The Mistery Poncho Pattern is available in 8 sizes, from Small up to 5X Large.
The model is 168 cm and wears size Small.

Main rectangle
Width a: 120cm (126, 130, 136, 138, 144, 144, 146)
Length b: 45 cm (45, 45, 45, 54, 54, 54, 54)

*for the neckline measurments and Bust (bottom opening) check the Assembling Section

How much yarn do you need?

I used Concept Pure Degrade from Katia Yarns. Each ball has 100 grams and 218 meters.

I used 2 cakes for the back and 2 for the front panel. I start the second cake from the outside to have the same color as the last one of the first cake. 

For each size, you will approximate need:

Concept Pure Degrade: 202 – Dark Blue – Camel – Khaki
4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6) balls or 870 m (920, 950, 990, 1210, 1260, 1260, 1280)

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet
St(s) – stitch(es)
R – rounds
** – repeated section.

TENSION

Using a 5.5 mm crochet hook in the used stitch pattern
11 sts = 10 cm
1st patt. rep (6 rows) = 9 cm

You can Purchase the easily printable PDF pattern, with step by step instructions, stitch and row counts from S up to 5XL sizes here:

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STITCH PATTERN

The stitch pattern has a combination of 6 rows and a multiple of 3+1 sts.
You can see the stitch chart below:

R1: 1sc, *4ch, skip next 2sts, 1sc in next. *rep until the end of the row.
R2: 5ch, 1sc in the next 4ch-sp, *4ch, 1sc in next 4ch-sp. *rep until the end of the row. Finish the row with 2ch, 1dc in last sc.

R3: 1sc, *4ch, 1sc in next 4ch-sp. * rep. until the end of the row. Finish the row with 1sc in the third ch.
R4: 3ch, *3dc in next 4ch-sp. *rep. until the end of the row.
R5:3ch, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip next st, *1dc in next 2sts, 1ch, skip next st. *rep. until the end of the row and finish the row with 1dc into the third chain.
R6:3ch, 1dc in each st until the end of the row.

PATTERN NOTES

Work 3ch before starting any row with dc. 3ch counts as the first dc.
Work 1ch before starting a row with sc. 1ch does not count as first sc.
If you want to adjust the number of chain stitches, to begin with, work a multiple of 3+1 plus 3ch to start the first row.
start the first row into the 5th ch from the hook.

INSTRUCTIONS

Numbers for sizes M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL are written between brackets. If not the pattern applies to all sizes.

Both pieces are worked identical,. Work flat, turn after each row.
Start: ch133 (139, 145, 151, 154, 160, 160, 163)
R1: 1dc in each st, until the end of the row. 1ch and turn.

R2:1sc, *4ch, skip next 2sts, 1sc in next. *rep until the end of the row.
R3: 5ch, 1sc in the next 4ch-sp, *4ch, 1sc in next 4ch-sp. *rep until the end of the row. Finish the row with 2ch, 1dc in last sc.
R4: 1sc, *4ch, 1sc in next 4ch-sp. * rep. until the end of the row. Finish the row with 1sc in the third ch.
R5: 3ch, *3dc in next 4ch-sp. *rep. until the end of the row.
R6:3ch, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip next st, *1dc in next 2sts, 1ch, skip next st. *rep. until the end of the row and finish the row with 1dc into the third chain.
R7:3ch, 1dc in each st until the end of the row.

Rep. R2 – R7 until you have in total 31 (31, 31, 31, 37, 37, 37, 37) rows.
*5 or 6 pattern repeats depending on the size. If you want to adjust the length, work more or fewer rows.

ASSEMBLING

Measure desired neckline width and bottom opening.
The bottom opening has to be according to the most prominent part of your body.
The measurements below are according to the standard Bust Measurements
Neckline width c: 21cm (21, 23, 23, 23, 25, 25, 25)
Bottom opening d: 47 cm (52, 57, 62, 67, 72, 77, 82

Use stitch markers to mark the neckline stitches and bottom sts.
Neckline: 23 (23, 25, 25, 26, 28, 28, 29) sts
Bottom sts: 53 (57, 63, 69, 74, 80, 86, 91) sts

Stitch the rest of the stitches

SLEEVES EDGING
Work 1 round on the sleeves’ edges, using single crochet sts.

TO FINISH

Use a safety pin and insert the cord into the waistband.
Weave in all loose ends and block to measurements.

And done!

I hope you will like this POncho or top or what it is 🙂

Until next time, Happy Crochet

You can Purchase the easily printable PDF pattern, with step by step instructions, stitch and row counts from S up to 5XL sizes here:

• By Katerina Shop
  
• Ravelry
• Etsy