Check Me Out Gingham Plaid Crochet Poncho – Marly Bird First Fall 2023
Welcome to a cozy corner of creativity where we celebrate the fusion of yarn and hook! Today, I’m thrilled to share with you the pattern for the “Check Me Out” Gingham Plaid Poncho—a statement piece that’s as fun to make as it is to wear. This eye-catching poncho, with its vibrant checkerboard design, is perfect for adding a splash of color to your autumn wardrobe. Whether you’re a crochet enthusiast looking for your next project or someone seeking to try their hand at crafting a wearable piece of art, this pattern is designed to inspire and guide you through each step. So grab your favorite yarns and get ready to create a poncho that will turn heads and warm shoulders as the leaves begin to fall.
Designed by Marly Bird
SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous Beginner
MEASUREMENTS
To Fit Size
Kids L (Adult S/M, L/XL, 2X/3X) sample shown on 52” bust in size 2X/3X.
Finished Measurements
Panels are 13 (16.75, 20.5, 24)” [33, 42.5, 52, 61 cm] wide by 27 ½(30 ½, 33 ½, 36 ½)” [70, 77.5, 85, 92.5 cm] long.
Gauge
13 sc x 11 rows = 4” [10 cm] x 4” [10 cm] in griddle stitch pattern; use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
MATERIALS
Yarn
Red Heart Roll With It Melange (100% acrylic, 389 yds / 356 m, 5.29 oz/ 150 g, CYCA# 4 worsted)
Color A: #Autograph, 1 (2, 2, 3) cakes
Color B: #Catwalk, 2 (2, 2, 3) cakes — used the most in poncho
Color C: #Theater, 1 (1, 1, 1) cakes
Crochet Hook
Size J/10 (6.0 mm)
Notions
Removable Stitch Markers, Tapestry needle
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch – Chain(s)
Dc – Double Crochet
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch
St(s) – Stitch(es)
WS – Wrong Side
SCHEMATIC
LAYOUT
CROCHET STITCH DIAGRAM
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VIDEO TUTORIALS
How to make the Gingham Plaid Panels for the Poncho: https://youtu.be/PYt7hXpaKQc
Poncho Video 2 of 2 https://youtu.be/ju-XZ7PwsOY
How to bury ends: https://youtu.be/8_NBGUKjO-E
NOTES
- Directions are for size kids large; changes for sizes S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL are in parentheses. When only one number is given then that number applies to all sizes.
- Make 2 panels, seam together, and add cowl.
- Colorwork is tapestry crochet. Meaning when changing colors within a row, carry contrasting color on top of the stitches and work stitches over the yarn until you need it.
- Poncho does not have an edging. Take extra care with the beginnings and ends of your rows, as they will be visible. If you rather hide your row ends, you can add a round of single crochet to the edge after the poncho is seamed.
GINGHAM PLAID PONCHO PATTERN
PANELS
Make 2
With color A, chain 43 (55, 67, 79).
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [dc in next ch, sc in next ch] twice, dc in next ch, *change color to B, [sc in next ch, dc in next ch] 3 times, change color to A, [sc in next ch, dc in next ch] 3 times; repeat from * across, turn — 42 (54, 66, 78) sts.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, [sc in dc, dc in sc] 3 times, *change color to B, [sc in dc, dc in sc] 3 times, change color to A, [sc in dc, dc in sc] 3 times; repeat from * across, turn. At the end of Row 4, change color to B.
Rows 5-8: Ch 1, [sc in dc, dc in sc] 3 times, *change color to C, [sc in dc, dc in sc] 3 times, change color to B, [sc in dc, dc in sc] 3 times; repeat from * across, turn. At the end of Row 8, change color to A.
Row 9: Ch 1, [sc in dc, dc in sc] 3 times, *change color to B, [sc in dc, dc in sc] 3 times, change color to A, [sc in dc, dc in sc] 3 times; repeat from * across, turn.
Repeat Rows 2-9, ending on a Row 4, until panel measures 27 ½”(30 ½”, 33 ½”, 36 ½”)” [70, 77.5, 85, 92.5 cm] long.
FINISHING
Seaming
With RS together, whipstitch short edge of one panel to long edge of the other panel. Repeat on the other side.
Cowl
Join A to back neck with sl st on RS.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc around neck in multiple of 2, sl st to first sc, turn. Note: If you would like a wider neck add more stitches around the neck opening, for a tighter cowl crochet less stitches.
Round 2: Ch 1, *sc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * around, sl st to first sc, turn.
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in next ch-1-sp, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * around, sl st to first sc, turn.
Repeat Round 3 until cowl measures 15” [38 cm] or to desired length.
