Fashion Fling Ponchini
This ponchini is not only a different kind of outfit, but it makes a great fashion statement. You can wear it two different ways and it's an easy crochet pattern perfect for anyone to make, from Caron International Yarns.
NotesNOTE: The Fashion Fling Ponchini may be worn two ways; either with the buttons in the Front and Back, or with a button at each shoulder.
Crochet HookK/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)
Crochet GaugeIn single crochet, 8 sts = 4"/10 cm
Finished SizeApproximately 26" wide by 10" long
Materials List
- Caron International's Fling #0007 Twilight, 6 balls (NOTE: This yarn has been discontinued. Specifications on the yarn: pigtail chenille, chunky or bulky weight yarn, 37 yds/33 m, Knitting gauge on size 9 US Needles 10 sts and 24 rows = 4" Recommended hook size H-8 US, recommended needle size 9 US)
- One crochet hook size US K/10.5 (6.5 mm), or size to obtain gauge
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle (tn)
- Sewing needle and matching thread
- Two – 1" buttons
Instructions
Helpful Tip: Place a marker between 2 center sc; count 25 to marker, then 25 from marker to end.
BACK and FRONT (both alike)
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Foundation Row: Ch 51.
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Row 1: Beginning in second ch from hook, sc in second ch and in each ch across; turn—50 sc.
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Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
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Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 10" from beginning.
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Fasten off.
FINISHING
Join Back to Front:
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* Overlap the upper corner of one edge of the Back diagonally over the corresponding upper edge of the Front. Using sewing needle and thread, sew button 1/2" from the corner edge, (see diagram below).
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Measure 2 1/2" from the button toward the neck; using tn, tack the Front to the Back.
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Repeat from * for opposite side.
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Weave in ends.