The Design

Inspired by our ever-popular Easy Folded Poncho, this scaled-down version is totally seamless and slips easily over the shoulders. The simple shape makes it easy to re-yarn in another gauge. Just swatch for a softly draping fabric, then multiply the schematic dimensions by your stitch gauge—the math is easy!

A soft, sport-weight yarn, like String Blossom, offers a more polished look, while a plush, chunky-weight yarn, like Rowan Brushed Fleece, yields bold coziness!

This 4-page pattern includes:

• Color photography by the talented Jared Flood
• Special Technique—Provisional Cast-on: Crocheted Over Needle
• Comprehensive sizing schematics
• Instructions for finishing and blocking your piece

See how we've used this pattern!

The Details

FINISHED SIZES
Shoulder Section: Approx. 18"/46cm across x 14"/35.5cm deep, folded.
Cowl Collar: Approx. 22"/56cm around x 7"/18cm deep.

YARN
Sport-weight version: Approx. 685 yds/626m sport-weight yarn.
Shown above in 4 skeins String Blossom (177yds/162m each), Color 725618.
Chunky-weight version: Approx. 410 yds/375m chunky-weight yarn.
Shown at left in 4 skeins Rowan Brushed Fleece (115yds/105m each), Color 267.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Sport-weight: US 5 (3.75mm) 24"/60cm and 16"/40cm circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.
Chunky-weight: US 10½ (6.5mm) 24"/60cm and 16"/40cm circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.
Both: Spare 16"/40cm circular needle one size smaller than gauge needle. US D/3 (3.25mm) crochet hook and 1 locking marker for provisional cast-on. Smooth fingering- or worsted-weight waste yarn for provisional cast-on. 1 stitch marker. Darning needle to finish. Blocking wires and T-pins.

GAUGE
It’s best to swatch both flat and in the round. You may need two different needle sizes to get gauge for each section.
Sport-weight: 22 sts/30 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking.
Chunky-weight: 13 sts/21 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking.