Materials
• 8 skeins of Red Heart Unforgettable
in Meadow (270 yd./246.9 m
per skein and 3.5 oz./100 g net
weight per skein; 100% acrylic;
medium weight #4)
• 2 buttons (25 mm Stitched
Leather Buttons by Skacel)

Hook
US size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Poncho Dimensions
Women’s Small–Women’s Large:
34 in. (86.4 cm) wide by 31 in.
(78.7 cm) long

Women’s Plus Sized (1X–3X):
38 in. (96.5 cm) wide by 36.5 in.
(92.7 cm) long

Note: Plus size adds 3 cable stitches
to the rectangle widths (one pattern
repeat in blue in the stitch diagram
on page 139), which is about 3.5 in.
(8.9 cm) wide. In addition, this size
adds 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) to the long
rectangle length.

Gauge
8.5 esc stitches x 8 esc rows = 2 in. x 2 in. (5.1 cm x 5.1 cm)

The Sepia Poncho is in the book Colorful Crochet Cables: How to Crochet Celtic Cabled Designs in Vibrant Multicolored Hues by Noelle Stiles

Don’t be afraid to mix colors and cables!

The often-repeated advice that it is best to choose solid-color yarns when you crochet cables is not always true. With a little bit of knowledge and planning, you can crochet beautiful Celtic cables and enhance the design with your choice of a multicolored yarn.

Author Noelle R. B. Stiles is a vision scientist and has done extensive research into the art and science of color play (so that you don’t have to!). What she brings to this book is the practical side of color usage. She gives you a broad look at how colors and designs work together and illustrates how color choices affect the final outcome of your crochet pieces. She specifically sets out to prove that multicolored yarns should not be sidelined in your textured crochet pieces and can be used to great advantage. With practical examples and 20 patterns, she shows how crochet designs can feature both a multicolored yarn and an intricate cable to gorgeous effect. Patterns include eye-catching scarves, hats, mitts, blanket, cardigan, and more. If you are new to cabling, there are step-by-step instructions and several beginner patterns. Pull out your favorite hand-painted or variegated yarn and give it a try!