Easy DIY Poncho

Easy DIY Poncho

https://www.marymarthamama.com/crafty-cat/easy-diy-poncho/



For the Easy DIY Poncho you will need:

1 piece of knit fabric that’s 30 X 60 inches
ballpoint needle (you need this to sew with knits)

You don’t have to use a knit fabric to make a poncho but I chose to use a knit so that I would not have to finish all the edges. If you prefer you can use a woven fabric but you will have to do additional work to finish the edges so that the fabric will not fray.

Here’s what you need to do:

Step 1: Wash, dry, and iron your fabric. Square off the edges and cut the fabric to 30 X 60 inches. I find this easiest to do using my rotary cutter, self healing mat, and quilt ruler. If you don’t have those tools then you can do this by making marks on your fabric using a yardstick and then cutting with scissors.

Step 2: Fold the fabric so that you have a 30 X 30 inch square.

Step 3: Pin and sew along one of the edges that run perpendicular to the fold. Stop sewing about 10 inches from the fold. Back stitch at both the beginning and end of the line of stitching so that it will not unravel.





Step 4: Turn the poncho right side out so that the stitching is on the inside. Stick your head through the opening between the fold and the stitching. And you’re done!



I could see doing this with the poncho for a short caftan look.

Poncho - Simply Savvy Crochet Ruana Pattern

Simply Savvy Crochet Ruana Pattern
Add lovely layers to your cold weather wears when you learn how to crochet this shawl and sweater hybrid pattern.



Wrap yourself up this winter in this cuddly and warm free crochet ruana pattern. This comfy crochet shawl and sweater hybrid will quickly become a comfortable party of your winter wardrobe. Complete with instructions for adding an extra comfy and cute collar, this free crochet pattern is essential for winter adventures. Whether you’re just out for a stroll on a brisk fall day or taking a long weekend out in the country while leaf peeping, this charming pattern will add lovely layers to your day. This example is crocheted in a darling grey, but you could easily crochet it in just about any color.

Level: Easy

Crochet Hook M/13 or 9 mm hook

Yarn Weight(7) Jumbo

Crochet Gauge 8 sts = 4” [10 cm]; 7½ rows = 4” [10 cm] in (sc, ch 1) pattern worked with A. 5 sts = 4” [10 cm]; 2 rows = ” [10 cm] in double crochet (dc) worked with B.

Finished Size 36” wide x 60” long [91.5 x 152.5 cm].

Materials List
RED HEART® Stellar™: 9932 Universe A - 10 balls
RED HEART® Boutique Fur™: 9406 Smoke B - 2 balls
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 9mm [US M-13]
Yarn Needle

Notes
Ruana is made from two identical rectangles and a collar.

Rectangles are sewn together for back seam.

Collar is made separately and sewn to neck edge.

Refer to the chart below for dimensions and guidance while crocheting.



RECTANGLE (make 2)

With A, ch 122.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, *ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * to last ch, sc in last ch—62 sc and 59 ch-1 spaces.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * to last 2 sc, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in last sc—61 sc and 60 ch-1 spaces.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc in next ch-1 space, *ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * to last sc, sc in last sc—62 sc and 59 ch-1 spaces.

Rows 4–33: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 fifteen times.

Row 34: Repeat Row 2.

Fasten off.

COLLAR
With B, ch 4.

Row 1: Work 2 dc in 4th ch from hook (3 skipped ch count as first dc)—3 dc.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), turn, dc in first 2 dc, 2 dc in top of beginning ch—5 dc.

Rows 3–12: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 3 dc, dc in top of beginning ch.

Row 13: Ch 3, turn, dc2tog over next 2 dc, dc2tog over next dc and top of beginning ch—3 dc.

Row 14: Ch 3, turn, dc2tog over next dc and top of beginning ch—2 dc.

Fasten off.



FINISHING
Lay both rectangles side by side on a flat surface with long edges together at center. Beginning at one short end of rectangles, sew rectangles together for about one-half of the length for back seam. Fold collar in half to find center point. Sew center point of one long edge of collar to seam between the two rectangles. Sew remainder of same long edge of collar to edges of rectangles (neck edge).
Weave in ends.

Abbreviations

dc2tog (double crochet 2 stitches together) = [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

A and B Color A and Color B
ch chain
dc double crochet
sc single crochet
st(s) stitches
* repeat whatever follows the * as indicated

Autumn Cowl Neck Poncho

Autumn Cowl Neck Poncho
http://thelittleststudio.com/1/post/2016/02/cowl-neck-poncho.html

Go all-out glam this fall with this gorgeous and figure-flattering Autumn Cowl Neck Poncho. Perfect for any body shape, this warm and chic sewing project is the best way to battle cooler weather and rainy days. Using a little more than 2 yards of fabric, you can create this easy sewing tutorial with your favorite stretchy knit, and can make a cowl neck that looks great with chunky jewelry. The best part about this top to sew is that it can be worn casually with jeans and boots, or can be dressed up with pretty jewelry and dress slacks or leggings. Fall fashion doesn't have to be drab! You can create this stunning DIY poncho that perfectly fits your curves.

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2 Meters of Stretch Sweater Fabric
Thread
Sewing Machine
Scissors
Measuring tape



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