Brighten up your winter days while wearing this rich red-colored poncho!

This poncho was originally published in West Yorkshire Spinners - Crochet Winter Warmers pamphlet distributed with Crochet Now Issue 10.

Worked in the round with simple stitches, it is quick and easy to make. The textured diamond pattern at the front adds a fun challenge to the stitch pattern and creates visual and textural interest to the finished piece.

MATERIALS

• Yarn: WYS Signature 4 Ply; fingering weight; 400 m per 100 g ball; 75% wool, 25% Nylon
• Yardage: 5 (6, 7) balls in Cherry Drop 529
• Hook: D (3-3.25 mm)
• Other supplies: 4 stitch markers for raglan lines, 13 (14, 15) stitch markers for front panel pattern

GAUGE

• 22 sts x 14 rows = 4’’ x 4’’ (10 cm x 10 cm)

FINISHED SIZES

• S, (M, L), designed to fit with approx. 40 cm positive ease

MEASUREMENTS

• Neckline: 21½ (23½, 25½)’’ / 54.5 (60, 64.5) cm in circumference
• Width: 50¾ (58¾, 66 )’’ / 129 (149, 168) cm in circumference
• Length (adjustable): 26’’ / 66 cm

The pattern has been professionally tech edited.

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