The Herringbone Poncho
The Herringbone Poncho is perfect for summer evenings when things begin to cool down. It is also great for layering with your favourite tops and outfits.
This poncho has an elegant feel with the special texture created by the herringbone stitch. Adding the fringes makes it especially on trend. It is great for those who love a little boho in their style.
I love modern crochet projects and the Herringbone Poncho made in this trend setting mustard is certain to attract attention.
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Description of The Herringbone Poncho.
This poncho pattern is great for beginners as there is no edging at the neck or bottom. I love the simplicity of the finish. Adding the fringe is also optional, but I just love fringes.
Ponchos are so on trend right now. You can make the Herringbone Poncho with your choice of worsted weight yarn, either acrylic, wool or cotton, just look for the number (4) on the yarn label.
This poncho is perfect for any season as it is meant for layering. To wear it in summer just pop it on over a t shirt, and in winter add it over a warm sweater for extra coziness.
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Design Inspiration for The Herringbone Poncho
This poncho has an elegant feel with the special texture created by the herringbone stitch.
Once you master the herringbone double crochet stitch, which is just a variation of the double crochet stitch, it is beginner friendly.
It is a great project to make while watching your favourite movie and it is straightforward rectangles with no increasing or decreasing.
The pattern is written for Extra Small/Small, Medium/Large, XL/2XL and 3XL.
It is a simple construction made up of two rectangles. This poncho pattern is also great for beginners as there is no edging at the neck or bottom. I love the simplicity of the finish. Adding the fringe is also optional.
There are detailed instruction with pictures to explain how to assemble your poncho.
I used Loops and Thread Impeccable yarn for this project. It is a wonderfully versatile yarn that is not just perfect for ponchos. You can use Impeccable yarn for making afghans, sweaters, hats and scarves as well. I love this yarn for its soft feel and how it comes in so many colours. It is an easy to work with 100% acrylic worsted weight yarn. It is an excellent yarn for many types of crochet projects.
Accessories to add while wearing your Herringbone Poncho.
The Freedom Beanie would look so good with this poncho. Also you might want to pair it with my Short and Chunky Fingerless Gloves.
Watch the ‘how to’ video tutorials for this simple chunky beanie on my youtube channel. This one is the right handed version, and if you visit my youtube channel you can watch the left handed version.
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The Herringbone Poncho
Free poncho pattern.
2020
Supplies you will need:
Yarn: I used Loops and Threads Impeccable worsted weight (4) yarn in the colour Gold for the poncho seen in the pictures. I used 3 skeins or 822 yds approx. or 759 metres for the medium/large pattern. For the XL/2XL and the 3XL sizes you will need an extra skein. (944 yards approx)
Hook: Size K/10.5 -6.50 mm
Notions: Scissors , tapestry needle.
Gauge: 9 hbdc – 7 rows = 4” (10 cm) square
Abbreviations (uses US conventions)
- Ch = chain
- st = stitch
- dc= double crochet
- hbdc = Herringbone Double crochet
This pattern uses US terminology. The US and UK crochet terms are different, but they use the same terms to describe different stitches. Here is a simple conversion chart for anyone in the UK.
| US
Double Crochet (dc) Herringbone double crochet (hbdc)
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UK
Treble Crochet (tr) Herringbone treble (hbtr)
|
Special Stitch:
The Herringbone Double Crochet (HBDC) creates a fun textured pattern. The tilt of this stitch creates the distinctive Herringbone arrow-shape on the surface of the fabric.
Herringbone Double Crochet (hbdc): Yarn over, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up the loop through the stitch (there will be 3 loops on your hook) then pull the first loop on your hook through the second loop on your hook, 2 loops left on your hook, yarn over and pull through the first loop on your hook, yarn over and pull through last two loops on your hook.
| Sizes: | Bust Size: | Size of Rectangles x2 |
| Extra Small/ Small | 28”- 34” | 17” x 30” |
| Medium/Large | 36”- 42” | 18” x 32” |
| Extra Large/2XL | 44”- 50” | 19” x 34” |
| 3XL | 52”-54” | 20”x 38” |
Instructions: Front and Back
You will be making two identical rectangles for this poncho.
The stitch counts for the larger sizes will be in the brackets, XS/S (M/L, XL/2XL, 3XL)
Chain 70, (75, 80, 85) The turning ch does not count as a stitch.
Row 1: double crochet into the 4th chain from the hook and into each chain across to the end. Turn. 67 (72, 77, 82) dc stitches
Row 2: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each stitch across to the end of the row. Turn. 67 (72, 77, 82) herringbone dc
Rows 3: 29 (31, 33, 35) Repeat Row 2. Your work should measure approximately 17” (18”, 19”, 20”) tall.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Construction:
- Lay out the two rectangles like this. Sew the first seam along the red line, I used the whip stitch.
2. Fold narrow end of the piece on the right up to the blue line as indicated.
- Now fold the outer edge of the side piece in to join up to where the blue line is.
- Sew the second seam along the red line as indicated below.
- Turn your work and you will see you have created this wonderful poncho. Magic.
The Fringe:
You will need two strands of yarn for each section of fringe. If you want a heavier fringe, or a longer fringe, you can adapt the pattern to suit your style.
For the fringe to be approx 5” long, cut strands of yarn that are 11” long as you will be folding them and lose some length in the knot.
Each fringe has two 11” strands of yarn, which are folded, (put the ends together and create the loop that can be threaded into the edge of the poncho and then knotted onto the garment.) This creates a four stranded fringe.
I use a crochet hook to pull the loops through the edge of the poncho and then thread the fringe through the loop and pull tight to create the knot.
Always pull the loop through from the same direction so the knots all match.
I hope you enjoy your new Herringbone Poncho.
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