Marly Bird Poncho Crochet-along Section 3
The Marly Bird Poncho Crochet-along is sponsored by Red Heart.
That’s right, it’s that time of year for a crochet-along and boy do I have a good one for you. Welcome to Section 3 for the Marly Bird Popular Poncho Crochet-along. (Get Section 1 here, Section 2 here)
Once the CAL is complete the full pattern will be available at RedHeart.com
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Find all the details you need for this pattern on the details page here https://marlybird.com/marly-bird-poncho-crochet-along/
Each rectangle piece measures 12¼ (21¼) x 27 (36)” (31 (54) x 68.5 (91.5) cm).
Finished Poncho measures 30 (40)” (76 (101.5) cm) across at widest point and 24¾ (34¾)” (63 (88) cm) in length when laid flat, not including neck or bottom edgings.
THE PATTERN
Below you will find the instructions for SECTION 3 of the Marly Bird Popular Poncho.
ABBREVIATIONS:
ch = chain; dc = double crochet; dec = decrease; dec = decrease; dec = decrease; hdc = half double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es); tr = treble (triple) crochet; yo = yarn over; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
MD = Make Dreadlock: Pull up a loop in next st, and loosen it to make it 8″ (20.5 cm) long, or twice as long as desired finished dreadlock. Twist loop clockwise until it is very tight, then allow it to fold onto itself at the center, placing the end of the loop back onto the hook. Insert hook back into the same st just used, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook – dreadlock locked in place. When all are finished, pull on the ends of the dreadlocks to straighten them if necessary.
Crab Stitch: Sc in last st of previous row or rnd, * sc in next st to the RIGHT of last st worked; rep from * to end of row or rnd (reversing normal direction of work).
Let’s Begin
FINISHING
Seaming
Pin pieces together as shown in the seaming diagram.
Designer Note: once the pieces are pinned in place take a look and see if the poncho is the right size for you. You could even try it on at this point and see if you wish to make some additions to make the piece a little larger and more custom fit for you.
- add some extra length to the panels by working more rows (caution: adding too much length to the panels will make your neckline too big and the poncho will fall off your shoulders).
Raised Chevron Panel: undo the last double crochet row of stitching you completed then join your yarn on the last repeat row the Raised Chevron Panel and only work 1 more full row repeat. Then, work the double crochet row again and fasten off.
Loopy Chevron Panel: undo the final rows so that the loops are all free. Join your yarn to the last repeat row of the Loopy Chevron Panel and work as many 2 row repeats as necessary to match the *new* length of the Raised Chevron Panel. Then, rebraid where necessary, work the final rows again and fasten off.
- and/or after the seaming is complete, add a couple extra rounds of half double crochet (round 2 of the edging instructions) before doing the final round of the edging to get a little extra around the body. Make Sure that you have the correct stitch multiple when indicated.
Sew the pieces together along the edges that are highlighted red in the diagram. I suggest using a whip stitch. When you match up the Loopy Chevron edge to the flat edge of the Raised Chevron don’t leave any gaps, seam the full row of single crochet to the edge.
Designer Note: if you left the final loop unattached so you can add a decorative button, make sure you are seaming the edge with the loose loops to the edge of the other panel.
The poncho should look like this:
Bottom Edging
The time has come for you to make a decision about the edging of your poncho. There are four different edgings written up for you to choose. Each is a different and unique and will make YOUR poncho PERFECT for you. Take a look at the instructions below.
I’ve made the name of each edging the same color as the ROUND instructions that apply to that edging. Hopefully that will help you know which set of instructions you need to follow.
If there is a particular stitch you don’t know, remember to take a look at the Special Stitches portion of this pattern.
Simple No Fringe Crab Stitch Edge
With right side facing, join yarn with a slip st in first stitch to the left of a corner along the bottom edge of Poncho.
Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), * work in hdc evenly to corner, 3 hdc in corner st and mark center st of 3 hdc just made; repeat from * once more, join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2.
Round 2: Ch 2, * hdc in each st to marked st, 3 hdc in marked st; repeat from * once more, hdc in last hdc, join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2.
Round 3: Ch 1, work in Crab st (see special stitches) around, join with slip st in first sc.
Simple Shell Edge
With right side facing, join yarn with a slip st in first stitch to the left of a corner along the bottom edge of Poncho.
Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), * work in hdc evenly to corner, 3 hdc in corner st and mark center st of 3 hdc just made; repeat from * once more, join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2.
Be sure to end up with a multiple of 4 sts along each of the 2 edges, including corner sts. This will give you a multiple of 8 sts overall, which is necessary for the final (shell) round to work out properly.
Round 2: Ch 2, * hdc in each st to marked st, 3 hdc in marked st; repeat from * once more, hdc in last hdc, join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2.
Round 3: Ch 1, * sc in next st, skip 3 sts, 9 tr in next st, skip 3 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc.
Fasten off.
Dreadlock Fringe Edge
With right side facing, join yarn with a slip st in first stitch to the left of a corner along the bottom edge of Poncho.
Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), * work in hdc evenly to corner, 3 hdc in corner st and mark center st of 3 hdc just made; repeat from * once more, join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2.
Be sure to end up with an even number overall. An even number is necessary for the dreadlocks to work properly.
Round 2: Ch 2, * hdc in each st to marked st, 3 hdc in marked st; repeat from * once more, hdc in last hdc, join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2.
Round 3: Ch 1, * sc in next st, MD (see special stitches) in next st; rep from * around, join with slip st in first sc.
Fasten off.
Dramatic Fringe Edge
Designer Note: if using Red Heart Unforgettable yarn for this fringe you will NOT be able to machine wash the poncho as the fringe will get matted up. Your poncho will only be handwash.
With right side facing, join yarn with a slip st in first stitch to the left of a corner along the bottom edge of Poncho.
Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), * work in hdc evenly to corner, 3 hdc in corner st and mark center st of 3 hdc just made; repeat from * once more, join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2.
Be sure to end up with an even number overall. An even number is necessary for the fringe to work properly.
Round 2: Ch 2, * hdc in each st to marked st, 3 hdc in marked st; repeat from * once more, hdc in last hdc, join with slip st in top of beginning ch-2.
Fasten off.
Attach a fringe at every other stitch along bottom edge as follows:
Cut 3 strands of yarn, 12″ (30.5 cm) each. Fold strands at center. Use hook to pull center of strands through edge st, then pull ends of strands through the resulting loop and pull tight.
Video
Homework
Finish section 3 and be ready to start section four on Oct 11, 2016.
Once you finish your section be sure to post pictures to the facebook group as there will be a prize given away from RedHeart.com to one lucky person (who is randomly chosen) that has finished his or her homework during the week of Oct 4, 2016 – Oct 10, 2016 @ 11:59pm. Goodluck!
OH, One last thing!
Be sure to use the hashtag #MarlyBirdCAL when you post about it on social media
so we can find what you are saying 🙂
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I Love the poncho but i think pattern 4 is there but i cant find him? Greetings babske thanks for All your Help marly !!xx?