On those cooler winter evenings when you need some extra layers to keep you warm, this poncho would be the perfect accessory. It will keep you warm and cozy yet still looking stylish and chic! This poncho features the stitch commonly known as Catherine’s Wheel, a textured stitch that is all in one color for a sophisticated look.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Women’s Small/Medium (Medium/Large)
35 (39)” / [89 (99) cm] length x 50 (57)” / [127 (145) cm]) width
Shown in size Small/Medium.
Gauge: 20 sts and 8 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Dc.
Materials
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (55% Merino Wool, 33% Acrylic, 12% Cashmere; 98 yards [90 meters]/50 grams): 102 Beige, 20 (23) balls.
Hook: US size H/8 (5.0 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle; four (five) 1” (2.5 cm) buttons
Abbreviations
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
dc4tog – double crochet 4 together
dc7tog – double crochet 7 together
Special Stitches
Double Crochet 4 Together (dc4tog)
*Yo, insert hook into next st, yo, pull back through st, yo, pull through 2 lps; rep from * 3 more times, yo, pull through all 5 lps on hook.
Double Crochet 7 Together (dc7tog)
*Yo, insert hook into the next st, yo, pull back through st, yo, pull through 2 lps; rep from * 6 more times, yo, pull through all 8 lps on hook.
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked flat in rows from side to side.
Poncho
Ch 138 (154).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 136 (152) sts. Turn – 137 (153) sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, *skip 2 sts, 7 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * 15 (17) more times, skip 2 sts, 7 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts. Turn – 171 (191) sts.
Row 3: Ch 2, dc4tog, ch 3, *sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, dc7tog, ch 3; rep from * 15 (17) more times, sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, dc4tog. Turn – 69 (77) sts.
Row 4: Ch 2, 4 dc in dc4tog from previous row, *skip ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sts, skip ch-3 sp, 7 dc in dc7tog from previous row; rep from * 15 (17) more times, skip ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sts, skip ch-3 sp, 4 dc in dc4tog from previous row. Turn – 171 (191) sts.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, *ch 3, dc7tog, ch 3, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * 15 (17) more times, ch 3, dc7tog, ch 3, sc in next 2 sts. Turn – 69 (77) sts.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, *skip ch-3 sp, 7 dc in dc7tog from previous row, skip ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * 15 (17) more times, skip ch-3 sp, 7 dc in dc7tog from previous row, skip ch-3 sp, sc in next 2 sts. Turn – 171 (191) sts.
Rows 7 – 90 (98): Rep Rows 3-6.
Row 91 (99): Ch 2, dc4tog, ch 3, *sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, dc7tog, ch 3; rep from * 15 (17) more times, sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, dc4tog. Turn – 69 (77) sts.
Row 92 (100): Ch 2, 4 dc in dc4tog from previous row, *skip ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sts, skip ch-3 sp, 7 dc in dc7tog from previous row; rep from * 15 (17) more times, skip ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sts, skip ch-3 sp, 4 dc in dc4tog from previous row. Turn – 171 (191) sts.
Row 93 (101): Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 4, skip 1 st (creates buttonhole), dc7tog, ch 3, sc in next 3 sts, *ch 3, dc7tog, ch 3, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * 14 (16) more times, ch 3, dc7tog, ch 3, sc in next 2 sts. Turn – 68 (76) sts.
Row 94 (102): Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, *skip ch-3 sp, 7 dc in dc7tog from previous row, skip ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * 15 (17) more times, skip ch-3 sp, 7 dc in dc7tog from previous row, sc in ch-4 sp, sc in next st. Turn – 171 (191) sts.
Rows 95 (103) – 98 (106): Rep Rows 3-6.
Row 99 (107): Ch 2, dc4tog, ch 3, *sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, dc7tog, ch 3; rep from * 15 (17) more times, sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, dc4tog. Turn – 69 (77) sts.
Row 100 (108): Ch 2, 4 dc in dc4tog from previous row, *skip ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sts, skip ch-3 sp, 7 dc in dc7tog from previous row; rep from * 15 (17) more times, skip ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sts, skip ch-3 sp, 4 dc in dc4tog from previous row. Turn – 171 (191) sts.
Rows 101 (109) – 118 (134): Rep Rows 93 (101) – 100 (108).
Row 119 (135): Rep Row 93 (101).
Row 120 (136): Rep Row 94 (102).
Row 121 (137): Rep Row 3.
Row 122 (138): Rep Row 4.
Row 123 (139): Rep Row 5.
Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.
Finishing
Fold Poncho in half (width wise), then overlap the edge of one side of poncho by 1½” [3.8 cm], making sure the edge with the button holes is on the top. Sew 1 button beneath each button hole.
How do you adjust the stich count for bigger sizes I love this but I am a 3x
Hi! You might find this article helpful:
https://www.ilikecrochet.com/daily/beginner-crochet/tips-tutorials-and-abbreviations/making-it-fit-adapting-crochet-patterns-for-plus-sizes-part-1/
– Nicola, Editor
How do I make a copy of this pattern? Can you explain how specifically. I old and barely use a phone…but I would love this pattern to make for my daughter.
Hello! You are welcome to save this pattern by copying and pasting into a word document or by printing the pattern via the printer icon on the left hand side of your screen. Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
I am so confused but determined to make this poncho. Row 2 is fine, but row 3 has to dc4tog, so what happens to the other three double crochets and at the end of the row you do a dctog so what happens to the last 2 sts from row 2 left over at the end. I have been crocheting for many years but this one has me stumped. It is as if an instruction has been left out on Rows 2 & 3. Help!
This is beautiful. I am a novice but going to try Chai Tea Latte Poncho. Thank you “I Like Crochet.”
cant figure out how much yarn needed for this project. Help
Hello! You will need 20-23 balls of this yarn depending on the size you are making. Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor