This poncho pattern is worked sideways, which makes it incredibly easy to adjust in length as well as circumference. You can make this poncho in such a way to fit your body precisely.This pattern is #sizeinclusive, and gives you sizes XS to 5X. But don’t let that keep you from working out your own size. See pattern notes and schematic for instructions. The pattern works with linked double crochet, diminishing the hole in between stitches and giving the fabric a nice snug feel. At the same time, working in blo or flo of stitches gives the pattern enough stretch to move around comfortably. The single split on one side of the front enables you to move your dominant arm freely. Edges are worked after seaming.

Gauge:
With 6mm hook: 13 sts by 4 pattern repeats (one row ldc, one row hdc) is 10x10 cm / 4x4”.
With 4mm hook: 8sc by 7 sc rows is 5x5 cm / 2x2”.

Yarn:
A #4 medium yarn (Aran/ Worsted weight) in one main colour and three contrasting colours.

For sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) you will need 520 (590, 660, 730, 800, 870, 940, 1010, 1080) meters (570 (645, 725, 800, 875, 955, 1030, 1105, 1185) yards) of main colour yarn.
All sizes need approximately 150 meters (165 yards) of each contrasting colour.

The sample here is size XL and used 12 balls of Pura Lana black (100% wool) as MC and one skein each of Scheepjes Luca (70% acryl, 30% wool), colours 07, 08 and 11 as CC.

Substitute any Aran/worsted-weight yarn that works nicely to gauge.

Stitches:
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
Hdc – half double crochet
Dc – double crochet
Ldc – linked double crochet (see special st)
Edc – extended double crochet (see special st)

Sizes:
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X

Pattern includes:
Schematic of sizes, written pattern, photo tutorials for special stitches, pattern notes and instructions to adjust pattern to fit.

Difficulty:
Intermediate. An advanced beginner will learn some new stitches (Edc and Ldc) which are both included in the photo tutorial and based on basic dc stitches.

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