Sticks and Stones Baby Poncho by Allison Zink

This adorable baby poncho works up very quickly. The pattern includes written instructions and yarn yardage for three sizes. There are also several large photos of each size for easy zooming. The poncho is waist length; however, can easily be modified for more length. The pattern includes a legend of abbreviations, standard stitch abbreviations, and notes with special instructions. My contact info is also included if you should have any questions.

I list this pattern as intermediate because of the variety of stitches and alternating of textured stitches.

0-3 months (brown poncho in photo, model is 3 months old)
• Skirt width at bottom 17”
• Shoulder to shoulder 10”
• Neck opening circumference 25”
• Neck to waist 8”
• Hood height 7”
• Hood depth 6.5”

3-12 months (green poncho in photo, model is 3 months old)
• Skirt width at bottom 19”
• Shoulder to shoulder at ruffle 11.5”
• Neck opening circumference 28”
• Neck to Waist 10”
• Hood height 10”
• Hood depth 8”

12-24 months (blue poncho in photo)
• Skirt width at bottom 21”
• Shoulder to shoulder at ruffle 13”
• Neck opening circumference 31”
• Neck to Waist 12”
• Hood height 12”
• Hood depth 9”

Yarn: Medium weight, worsted, #4
(Note: amount of yarn used depends on tension, please make a swatch to check gauge and adjust accordingly for greater accuracy)

0-3 mo:
• Project weight 4.4 oz (about 230 yards)
• Color A: about 3.78 oz, about 197 yards; Red Heart Super Saver 0360 Cafe
• Color B: about .63 oz, about 33 yards; Red Heart Super Saver 0661 Frosty Green

3-12 mo:
• Project weight 6.2 oz (about 325 yards)
• Color A: 5.31 oz, about 277 yards; Red Heart Super Saver 0661 Frosty Green
• Color B: .89 oz, about 47 yards; Red Heart Super Saver 0360 Cafe

12-24 mo:
• Project weight 8.8 oz (about 493 yards)
• Color (only one color used: Bernat Pop 84012 Foggy Notion

Hook:
Size J

Gauge:
11 dc, 6 rows, 4” square

Abbreviations:
BL - back loop of stitch
bo - bobble
ch - chain stitch
dc - double crochet stitch
dc2tog - double crochet 2 stitches together (decrease 2 st to 1 st)
FL - front loop of stitch
FPdc - front post double crochet stitch
inc - increase
incl - including
rep - repeat
RS - right side facing
Rsc - reverse single crochet stitch (aka the Crab Stitch)
sc - single crochet stitch
Sl st - slip stitch
st - stitch or stitches
WS - wrong side facing
yo - yarn over

Stitches Used:
Ch, Sl st, sc, Rsc, dc, BL dc, FL dc, FPdc, dc2tog, bo