Tessellation is a tiling technique that uses geometric shapes to cover a surface. The Tessellated Poncho uses this approach to create a unique garment construction. Worked flat and modularly starting with a textured, mitered square centerpiece, picked-up stitches along edges are used to create a series of mitered squares stretching out from its two sides. Once complete and blocked, the two side panels are seamed in the back (just the one seam!). The Tessellated Poncho features full coverage of the front of the torso and upper back without any bulk around the waist to encumber movement.

Kits are available from Bad Sheep Yarn at hhttps://badsheepyarn.com/products/tessellated-poncho-crochet-kit

A sister knit pattern is also available: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tessellated-ponc...

Yarn
Bad Sheep Yarn, DK weight, 6 skeins (100g/245 yd)
• 1 skein each of 6 different colors with the 6th color providing high contrast with the others
• All colors are used in the center piece, with the smaller squares worked predominantly in each of the main colors with a small corner of each worked in the contrast color.
• A Color Planning Sheet is provided.

Recommended Hooks
US I (5.5mm) for Centerpiece and US H (5.0mm) for Side Squares

Gauge
5 st and 5 rows per inch (unblocked) in moss stitch with US I (5.5mm) hook

Notions
Yarn needle (for weaving in ends and seaming); Removable stitch markers (optional)

Approximate Blocked Measurements (after seaming)
Measure your body at bust level around both your torso and upper arms to determine your body’s measurement. This garment is meant to be worn with -2”– +6” of ease depending upon your personal fit preference. Within each size, there are two different chest circumferences available—these are achieved by adding either 5 or 6 rows of Side Squares to each edge of the Centerpiece. However, the chest circumference for any size can be modified by crocheting more or fewer rows of Side Squares. So, if you prefer a taller/shorter Centerpiece with a larger/smaller circumference, merely crochet as many rows of Side Squares as is required to meet your desired sizing.

SIZE 1: 18” tall centerpiece; 42/50” circumference (5 rows/6 rows)
SIZE 2: 20” tall centerpiece; 50/58” circumference (5 rows/6 rows)
SIZE 3: 22” tall centerpiece; 56/68” circumference (5 rows/6 rows)
SIZE 4: 24” tall centerpiece; 62/74” circumference (5 rows/6 rows)

Skill Level: Intermediate

ERRATA Notice
There is a small error in the pattern as it relates to stitch counts. The Side Square stitch counts have changed, as follows:
Work into side (15 17 21 23) SC STs
Create or pickup from small square (14 16 20 22) SC STs
Resulting in starting stitch counts of (29 33 41 45 STs)