Tribal Traditions Poncho and Afghan
Create these traditional Native American-Inspired themes using just single and double crochet sts. The design is formed by a dc in front loop of st 2 rows below. Sc are worked in back lp of st. Each row is worked on one side and all color changes are made at the beginning of the row. Crochet pattern includes instructions for a one-size fits most woman’s poncho plus a matching afghan. We used a cotton worsted weight yarn, but you may easily substitute acrylic if desired.

Instructions include a written pattern, plus there is an optional graph if you prefer to work from that.

Poncho Materials: Size G crochet hook or size needed for gauge; worsted weight cotton—15 oz. light blue, 6 oz. medium blue, 5 oz. navy blue, 7 oz. rose, 5 oz. variegated blues.
Gauge: 4 sts and 4 sc rows = 1”.
Size: Approximately 53 1/4” circumference and length about 22 3/4”. One size fits most. Note that you can change the size a bit by varying your hook size and yarn weight.

Afghan Materials: Size I crochet hook or size needed for gauge; worsted weight cotton—39 oz. light blue, 13.5 oz. medium blue, 11 oz. navy blue, 18 oz. rose, 11 oz. variegated blues.
Gauge: 7 sts and 7 sc rows = 2”.
Size: Approximately 52 1/4” x 61”.