Daisy Bag and Poncho

This easy crochet pattern from Bernat Yarns is perfect for the spring season. This poncho and bag would make a great Easter outfit for anyone. Bright floral motifs really make it pop.

Poncho: To fit bust measurement
Extra-Small/Extra-Large
28 - 42 ins [71 - 106.5 cm]
2 Extra-Large/5 Extra-Large
44 - 62 " [112 - 157.5"]
Bag: Approx 11½ ins [29 cm] wide and 12 ins [30.5 cm] high (excluding handles).

GAUGE
14 dc and 7 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].
One Motif = approx 4 ins [10 cm].

MATERIALS

• Bernat® Satin (100 g/3.5 oz)
• Sizes XS/XL (2XL/5XL)
• Poncho
• Main Color (MC) (Orange) 2-2 balls
• Contrast A (Yellow) 1-1 ball
• Contrast B (Aqua) 1-1 ball
• Bag
• Main Color (MC) (Orange) 1 ball
• Contrast A (Yellow) 1 ball
• Contrast B (Aqua) 1 ball
• Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Pair of Handles 6 ins [15 cm] wide and ½ yd [0.5 m] of lining fabric for Bag.

ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximately.
Beg = Beginning.
Ch = Chain.
Cont = Continue(ity).
Dc = Double crochet.
Hdc = Half double crochet.
Rep = Repeat.
Rnd(s) = Round(s).
RS = Right side.
Sc = Single crochet.
Sl st = Slip stitch.
Sp = Space.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Tog = Together.
WS = Wrong side.
Yoh = Yarn over hook.

INSTRUCTIONS
Motif I
With MC, ch 5. Join with sl st to form a ring.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 12 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc. Break MC.
2nd rnd: Join A with sl st to any sc. *Ch 7. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in each of last 2 ch. ** Sl st in each of next 2 sc. Rep from *
4 times more, then from * to ** once. Sl st in last sc. Fasten off.

Motif II
Work as for Motif I substituting B for A.

Poncho
The instructions are written for smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written thus ( ).

First Strip (Daisies)
Make Motif I.
Make Motif II, joining to Motif I as follows:
2nd rnd: Join B with sl st to any sc. *Ch 7. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in each of last 2 ch.** Sl st in each of next 2 sc.* Rep from * to * twice more. (Ch 7. Sl st in point of adjoining petal of Motif I. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in each of last 2 ch. Sl st in each of next 2 sc) twice. Rep from * to ** once. Sl st in last sc. Fasten off.
Cont working Motifs I and II, joining as above until there are 14 (16) Motifs in total. Join last Motif II to first Motif I in same manner to form a ring.

Second Strip
1st rnd: With RS facing, join MC with sl st in point of top petal of First Motif A in First Strip. *Ch 12. Sl st in point of top petal of next Motif. Rep from * around, ending with ch 12. Join with sl st to first sl st.
2nd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 dc in each of next 12 ch. 1 dc in next sl st.
Rep from * around, ending with sl st in top of ch 3. 182 (208) dc.
3rd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *(Yoh and draw up a loop in next dc. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – dc2tog made. 1 dc in each of next 5 (6) dc. Rep from * to last 6 (7) dc. Dc2tog. 1 dc in each of last 4 (5) dc. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off. 156 (182) dc.

Third Strip (Daisies)
Make Motif I, joining tip of petal with sl st to joining sp at end of 3rd rnd of Second Strip.
*Make Motif II, joining 2 side petals to Motif I as before, then miss next 12 dc of Second Strip and join tip of bottom petal with sl st to next dc.*
Rep from * to * alternating Motifs I and II until there are 12 (14) Motifs in total.
Join last Motif II to first Motif I in same manner to form a ring.

Fourth Strip (Top Edge)
1st rnd: With RS facing, join MC with sl st in point of top petal of First Motif I in Third Strip. *Ch 10. Sl st in point of top petal of next Motif. Rep from * around, ending with ch 10. Join with sl st to first sl st.
2nd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 dc in each of next 10 ch. 1 dc in next sl st. Rep from * around, ending with sl st in top of ch 3. 132 (154) dc.
3rd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *Dc2tog. 1 dc in each of next 2 (1) dc. Rep from * to last 3 (0) dc. (Dc2tog) 1 (0) time. 1 dc in each of last 1 (0) dc. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 99 (103) dc. Fasten off.

Bottom Edging
1st rnd: With RS facing, join MC with sl st in point of bottom petal of First Motif I in First Strip. *Ch 12. Sl st in point of bottom petal of next Motif. Rep from * around, ending with ch 12. Join with sl st to first sl st.
2nd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 dc in each of next 12 ch. 1 dc in next sl st. Rep from * around, ending with sl st in top of ch 3. 182 (208) dc.
3rd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each dc around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.

Bag

First Strip (Daisies)
Make Motif I.
Make Motif II, joining to Motif I as follows:
2nd rnd: Join B with sl st to any sc. *Ch 7. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in each of last 2 ch.** Sl st in each of next 2 sc.* Rep from * to * twice more. (Ch 7. Sl st in point of adjoining petal of Motif I. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in each of last 2 ch. Sl st in each of next 2 sc) twice. Rep from * to ** once. Sl st in last sc. Fasten off.
Cont working Motifs I and II, joining as above until there are 6 Motifs in total. Join last Motif II to first Motif I in same manner to form a ring.

Second Strip (Daisies)
Work as for First Strip, beg with Motif B and joining tips of bottom petals to tips of top petals of First Strip.

Bottom Edging
1st rnd: With RS facing, join MC with sl st in point of bottom petal of First Motif I in First Strip. *Ch 14. Sl st in point of bottom petal of next Motif. Rep from * around, ending with ch 14. Join with sl st to first sl st.
2nd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 dc in each of next 14 ch. 1 dc in next sl st. Rep from * around, ending with sl st in top of ch 3. 90 dc.
3rd and 4th rnds: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each dc around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off. Place RS tog along bottom edge and work 1 row of sc through both thicknesses of last rnd to join bottom seam.

Top Edging
1st rnd: With RS facing, join MC with sl st in point of top petal of First Motif II in First Strip. *Ch 12. Sl st in point of bottom petal of next Motif.
Rep from * around, ending with ch 12. Join with sl st to first sl st.
2nd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 dc in each of next 12 ch. 1 dc in next sl st. Rep from * around, ending with sl st in top of ch 3. 78 dc.
3rd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *Dc2tog. 1 dc in each of next 11 dc. Rep from * to end of row. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 72 dc. Fasten off.

Divide for Handles: Next row: With RS facing, join MC with sl st to 5th st before joining sl st of last rnd. Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each of next 35 sts. Turn.
Next row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each dc across.
Rep last row once more. Fasten off.
With RS facing, join MC with sl st to next st and work 3 rows as for first side.

FINISHING: Cut lining fabric 13 x 24 ins [33 x 61 cm]. With WS tog sew side seams using French seam, so that finished seams are on WS of lining. Press top hem to WS and sew in position.
Place lining inside Bag so RS of fabric shows behind Motifs.
Sew top edge of lining to Bag below handle extensions, pleating lining to fit. Tack bottom fold of lining to WS of bottom seam of Bag.
Fold handle extensions through handles. Sew in position.

French Seam
With WS tog stitch a seam ⅜ inch [1 cm] wide. Trim this seam to ⅛ inch [3 mm] and press to one side. Fold fabric with RS tog along seam line and press. Stitch a seam¼ inch [6 mm] from fold.