For best results, wet block each element before attaching them together. This will help stretch the panels to the final size and allow the stitches to relax and settle into a nicer shape. For a video demonstration of wet blocking, check out this resource:

All About Blocking

Check your gauge! Make a swatch of single crochet with the yarn you intend to use and the recommended hook size before beginning your poncho. Since sizing matters here, you’ll want to be sure your gauge matches that in the instructions so your poncho fits! Compare your stitch measurements to what’s listed in the gauge section above and adjust the hook size until your measurements match.

The pattern is available in six sizes. They will be listed in the pattern as follows:

XS(S, M, L, XL, XXL)