Pineapple Poncho

This gorgeous poncho has pineapples perfectly placed down each side for a unique look that is stunning yet classic and great for every body type!

- CHERIE BERNATT

INTERMEDIATE

FINISHED SIZES

Instructions given fit size small/medium; changes for large/X-large and 2X-large/ 3X-large are in [ ].

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximate width across front chest: 32 [36, 40] inches

Approximate length from shoulder to hem: 22 [25, 281/2] inches

Approximate length of complete poncho: 44 [50, 57] inches

MATERIALS

Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop light (DK) weight cotton/bamboo yarn (31/2oz/292 yds/100g per ball): 5 [7, 8] skeins #130 sage

Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Yarn needle

GAUGE

18 chs = 4 inches; 12 rows = 4 inches

Take time to check gauge.

PATTERN NOTES

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Chain-2 at beginning of row does not count as a stitch.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Cluster (cl): (Yo, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) twice, yo, draw through rem 3 lps on hook.

Large cluster (large cl): (Yo, insert hook in st/sp indicated, yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 3 times, yo, draw through rem 4 lps on hook.

PONCHO

PANEL

Make 2.

Row 1: Ch 74 [82, 94], hdc in 3rd ch from hook (sk chs do not count as a st), dc in next ch, (hdc in next ch, dc in next ch) across, turn. (72 [80, 92] sts)