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Crochet Patterns - Asymmetrical Cross Stitch Poncho  

This lovely poncho crochet pattern was kindly contributed by designer Cristina Heredia. If you have questions regarding this pattern, please contact Cristina at:  herediacris@yahoo.com

Copyright Cristina Heredia. All Rights Reserved

Materials and Supplies:  2 skeins of Red Heart Plush yarn in the color of your choice; Crochet hook size P or Q (whichever achieves the gauge listed); Scissors; Tapestry needle.

Gauge: 8 dc in cross stitch pattern = 4 inches; In pattern stitch Rows 2 – 8 = 4 ½ inches.

Directions

Chain 203 (odd multiple of 3 plus 1 and one ch to turn)

Row 1: Sc in 2^nd chain from hook and in each ch.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc).  (Skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, dc in skipped sc) across to last sc.  Dc in last sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each dc.

Row 4: Ch 5 (counts as 1^st dc plus ch 2).  (Skip 2 sc, dc in next sc, ch 2) across ending with a dc in last sc.

Rows 5 & 6:  Ch 5 (counts as 1^st dc plus ch 2).  (Dc in next dc, ch 2) across ending with dc in last dc.

Row 7:  Ch 1.  Sc in each dc and ch across.

Rows 8 – 31:  Repeat Rows 2 & 3.  Do not cut yarn at the end of Row 31.  Work one round of sc around entire poncho.  Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.

Finishing:

Fold poncho in half lengthwise.  Leave approximately ¼ of the poncho open beginning with the fold for the neck opening.  Slip stitch the next 2/4 of the poncho closed.  Leave the last ¼ of the poncho open.  Work one round of crab stitch around neck opening.

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