Gillian Poncho ♥

A lattice of floral lace gives spesial detail to this sophisticated little shoulder cover. Double sraps on each side create a cutout effect show off pretty shoulders.

FINISHED SIZES: Instructions given fit size small/medium; changes for large/X-large are in [ ].

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 37 inches (small/medium) [41 inches (large/X-large)]

Length: 10¹/₂ inches for both sizes, excludingShoulder Straps.

MATERIALS: Cascade Ultra Pima Fine fine (sport) weight pima cotton yarn (1³/₄oz/136 yds/50g per hank): 4 [5] hanks #3712 primrose

Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Tapestry needle

Stitch markers: 2

GAUGE

Swatch: 3 inches wide x 2 inches high, slightly stretched.

Row 1: Ch 37, double petal (see Special Stitches) in 12th ch from hook, sk next 4 chs, dc in next ch, ch 5, sk next 4 chs, sc in next ch, ch 5, sk next 4 chs, dc in next ch, ch 3, sk next 4 chs, double petal in next ch, ch 3, sk next 4 chs, dc in last ch, turn.

Row 2: Ch 6, *sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp between petals, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc*, 4-petals (see Special Stitches), dc in next dc, ch 3, rep between *. Fasten off.

Take time to check gauge.

PATTERN NOTES

Filet panels consist of short rows, just a bit shorter than normal rows, with taller stitches at bottom and shorter stitches at top. The top of each group of short rows is slip stitched to same stitch as indicated in instructions. The heights of stitches are varied slightly from 1 row to the next so that shaping is gradual.

When working 4-petals stitch, work under top 2 loops of indicated chain. For the 4th petal of group, you will see the"eye"form after completing 3rd petal and making 1 chain. As instructed, make 3 more chains and complete 4th petal.

Check length of Poncho at end of row to be sure you are meeting gauge. It should be 10¹/₂inches when slightly stretched.

Chain-6 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and chain-3 unless otherwise stated.

Chain-8 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and chain-5 unless otherwise stated.

Chain-7 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet and start of next 4-petals unless otherwise stated.

Chain-9 at beginning of row counts as first double treble crochet and chain-4 unless otherwise stated.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Double petal: *Holding back last lp of each st on hook, 3 tr as indicated in instructions, yo, pull through all sts on hook, ch 3, rep between * in same st as beg 3 tr, yo, pull through all lps on hook, ch 3.

4-petals: Ch 4, holding back last lp of each st on hook, 2 tr in last dc made, ***yo, pull through all Ips on hook, [holding back last lp of each st on hook, 3 tr in 3rd ch of next ch-5] twice, yo, pull through all lps on hook, ch 4, holding back last lp of each st on hook, 2 tr in eye of flower, yo, pull through all lps on hook.

PONCHO

Row 1: Ch 77 [77], double petal (see Special Stitches) in 12th ch from hook, *sk next 4 chs, dc in next ch**, ch 5, sk next 4 chs, sc in next ch, ch 5, sk next 4 chs, dc in next ch, ch 3, sk next 4 chs, double petal in next ch, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, turn. (3¹/₂pattern reps)

Row 2: Ch 6 (see Pattern Notes), *sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp between 2 petals, ch 3**, sk next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, 4-petals (see Special Stitches), dc in next dc, ch 3, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, sk next 3 chs, dc in lastst, turn.

Row 3: Ch 8 (see Pattern Notes), *sc in next sc, ch 5**, dc in next dc, ch 3, double petal in next eye, dc in next dc, ch 5, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Row 4: Ch 7 (see Pattern Notes), holding back last lp of each st on hook, 2 tr in 3rd ch of beg ch-7 just made, work rem 3 petals of 4-petals beg at *** (see 4-petals in Special Stitches), [dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in next dc, 4-petals] across, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Size Large/X-Large Only

Row [5]: Ch 6, *double petal in next eye**, dc in next dc, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5, dc in next dc, ch 3, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc in turning ch, turn.

Rows [6-8]: Rep rows 2-4.

Both Sizes

Row 5 [9] (short row): Ch 9 (see Pattern Notes), dtr (see Stitch Guide) in next eye, ch 4, dtr in next dc, ch 4, tr in next sc, ch 4, tr in next dc, ch 4, tr in next eye, ch 4, dc in next dc, ch 4, dc in next sc, ch 4, dc in next dc, ch 4, hdc in next eye, ch 4, hdc in next dc, ch 4, hdc in next sc, ch 4, si st in top of next dc, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.

Row 6 [10] (short row): [Ch 4, sk next 4 chs, hdc in next st] 4 times, [ch 4, sk next 4 chs, dc in next st] 3 times, [ch 4, sk next 4 chs, tr in next st] 3 times, [ch 4, sk next 4 chs, dtr in next st] across, ending with last dtr in 5th ch of turning ch, turn.

Row 7 [11] (short row): Ch 9, sk next 4 chs, dtr in next st, [ch 4, sk next 4 chs, dtr in next st] twice, [ch 4, sk next 4 chs, tr in next st] 3 times, [ch 4, sk next 4 chs, dc in next st] 3 times, [ch 4, sk next 4 chs, hdc in next st] 3 times, ch 4, sl st in top of same dc as end of row 5, turn.

Row 8 [12]: Rep row 6 [10].

Row 9 [13]: Ch 6, double petal in next dtr, dc in next dtr, ch 5, sc in next tr, ch 5, dc in next tr, ch 3, double petal in next tr, dc in next dc, ch 5, sc in next dc, ch 5, dc in next dc, ch 3, double petal in next hdc, dc in next hdc, ch 5, sc in next hdc, ch 5, dc in same dc as end of rows 5 and 7, ch 3, working in worked sts of row 4 [8], double petal in next eye, dc in same stas petal, turn.

Rows 10-12 [14-16]: Rep rows 2-4.

Row 13 [17]: Ch 6, *double petal in next eye**, dc in next dc, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5, dc in next dc, ch 3, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, dc in turning ch, turn.

Rows 14-16 [18-20]: Rep rows 2-4.

Size Small/Medium Only

Rows 17-89: [Rep rows 5-16 consecutively] 6 times.

Rows 90-96: Rep rows 5-11.

Size Large/X-Large Only

Rows [21-24]: Rep rows [9-12].

Rows [25-28]: Rep rows [13-16].

Rows [29-32]: Rep rows 5-8.

Rows [33-56]: [Rep last 12 rows] twice.

Rows [57-60]: Rep rows 9-12.

Rows [61-68]: Beg with row 13, work in floral pattern.

Rows [69-108]: Rep rows 21-60.

Rows [109-116]: Beg with row 13, continue in floral pattern.

Both Sizes

Last row: Connect to first row as you work, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch at top of Poncho, *3 petals of 4 petals, sl st in base ch of 2 petals, work 4th petal of 4 petals, dc in next dc, sl st in base ch of next dc, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, sl st in base ch of next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc**, sl st in base ch of next dc, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, sk next 3 chs on opposite edge, si st in next ch. Fasten off.

Finishing

Block Poncho by spritzing it to dampen, then pin to desired measurement and let dry.

Shoulder Straps

Getting started: Shoulder Straps are longer on 1 side than the other to account for shoulder slope. Be sure when you work last row of each Strap that Strap does not twist. Adjust lengths of Straps as necessary by adding or subtracting reps of row 2.

First Strap

Row 1: Count 5 rows from last row of Poncho and place marker, count 5 rows from first row of Poncho and join (see Pattern Notes), this should be at right edge of flower at ch-3 that extends from petal, ch 6, dc in side of next petal, ch 3, dc in side of next ch-3 extending from flower, leaving rem rows unworked, turn.

Rows 2 & 3: Ch 6, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Row 4: Ch 6, dc in next dc, ch 3, tr in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Row 5: Ch 7, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Row 6: Ch 6, dc in next dc, dc in 4th ch of turning ch, turn.

Rows 7 & 8: Rep row 2.

Row 9: Ch 3, sl st to marker, si st across to next 2 chs on Poncho, dc in next ch on Strap, si st across to next 2 chs on Poncho, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, sl st across to next dc on Poncho. Fasten off.

2nd Strap

Getting started: The seam is at right side of garment and will run along upper arm. On front of Poncho, count 6 flowers over from First Strap and join at corresponding spot where first Strap begs at right edge of flower. Place marker on corresponding spot on back.

Rows 1-3: Rep rows 1-3 of First Strap.

Row 4: Ch 7 (counts as first tr and ch-3), dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.

Row 5: Ch 6, dc in next dc, ch 3, tr in 4th ch of turning ch, turn.

Rows 6-8: Rep row 2 of First Strap.

Row 9: Ch 3, sl st to marker, sl st across to next 2 chs on Poncho, dc in next dc on Strap, sl st across to next 2 chs on Poncho, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, sl st across to next dc on Poncho. Fasten off.

3rd & 4th Straps

Getting started: The 3rd and 4th Straps are worked 1 flower toward the center on front and back. Place marker at left edge of flower on back since there is 1 more row.

3rd Strap

Rows 1-3: Join at right edge of next flower toward center from First Strap, rep rows 1-3 of First Strap.

Rows 4 & 5: Rep row 2 of First Strap.

Rows 6 & 7: Rep rows 4 and 5 of First Strap.

Rows 8 & 9: Rep row 2 of First Strap.

Row 10: Rep row 9 of First Strap.

4th Strap

Rows 1-5: Join at right edge of next flower toward center of 2nd Strap, rep rows 1-5 of 3rd Strap.

Rows 6 & 7: Rep rows 4 and 5 of 2nd Strap.

Rows 8 & 9: Rep row 2.

Row 10: Rep row 9 of 2nd Strap.