Crochet Serene Ocean Breeze Ripple Poncho Free Pattern

Crochet Serene Ocean Breeze Ripple Poncho

Yarn: Light weight cotton or a cotton blend (approx. 600-800 yards total)
Hooks: 5.0 mm (H) and 6.0 mm (J)
Gauge: 16 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in ripple stitch pattern

Stitches Used:

• Ch - Chain
• Dc - Double Crochet
• Sc - Single Crochet
• St - Stitch
• R - Row
• Sl St - Slip Stitch

Instructions:

Panel 1:

1. Using the 5.0 mm hook, ch 60 (or desired width) + 2 for turning.
2. R1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across (58 dc). Turn.
3. R2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in next st, (ch 1, skip 1, dc in next st) repeat across until 2 sts remain, dc in last 2 sts. Turn.
4. R3: Ch 3, dc in each dc and ch-1 space across. Turn.
5. Repeat Rows 2-3 until your piece measures 24 inches or desired length.
6. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Panel 2:

Repeat Panel 1.

Joining Panels:

1. Lay the two panels flat, aligning the top edges.
2. Using the 6.0 mm hook, place a sl st to join the two panels at the top 10 inches on each side, creating an opening for the head.
3. Trim any excess yarn and weave in all ends.

Edging:

1. With the 5.0 mm hook, attach yarn to the bottom of the poncho with a sl st.
2. Ch 1, sc around the entire edge, placing 3 sc in each corner.
3. Join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing:

Block your poncho gently to enhance the ripple stitches and set its shape. Enjoy wearing your Serene Ocean Breeze Ripple Poncho!