Crochet Elegant Lacy Leaf Poncho Free Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

• Sport weight yarn (500 yards total; main color and a contrasting color for leaf motifs)
• 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Measuring tape

Gauge: 16 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in double crochet pattern

Finished Size: 32 inches wide x 28 inches long (adjustable)

Stitch Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp = space
• st = stitch

Instructions:

Body of Poncho:

1. Start with a foundation chain of 80 ch.
2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (78 dc)
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn. Dc in next st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st; repeat from * across. (56 dc, 22 ch-1 sps)
4. Row 3: Ch 3, turn. *Dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * across. (Ends with a dc in the last dc)
5. Repeat Row 2 and Row 3 until the piece measures approximately 24 inches long.

Leaf Motif:

1. Using the contrasting color yarn, ch 5 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc in the ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 3, *dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * around. Join. (12 dc, 12 ch-1 sps)
4. Round 3: Ch 3, *dc in ch-1 sp, ch 3; repeat from * around. Join. (12 dc, 12 ch-3 sps)
5. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Create multiple leaf motifs (10-15 depending on preference).

Assembly:

1. Position the leaf motifs evenly across the poncho, sewing them on with the tails.
2. Weave in all ends and block the poncho to your desired shape.

Care:

Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry.

Enjoy your Crochet Elegant Lacy Leaf Poncho for all occasions!