Textured Luxe Turtle Neck Poncho Free Pattern

Welcome to your new favorite crochet project! This Textured Luxe Turtle Neck Poncho is designed for beginners who want to create a statement piece without complicated techniques. With its oversized fit and elegant turtle neck, this poncho is sure to keep you warm and stylish.

Materials Needed:

• Bulky weight yarn (approx. 800 yards)
• Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

10 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in textured stitch pattern.

Abbreviations:

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

Instructions:

Body Panels (Make 2)

1. Ch 54.
2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across. (52 dc)
3. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc here and throughout), *dc in next st, dc in next st (dc increase); repeat from * across. (78 dc)
4. Row 3: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * across. (104 dc)
5. Continue working in alternating textured stitch patterns until the piece measures 24 inches from the starting chain.
6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.

Assembling the Poncho

1. Place both panels back to back with the textured sides facing out.
2. Using the long tail, seam along the top edges of each panel for about 12 inches to create the neck opening.
3. Weave in all ends using a yarn needle.

Neck Collar:

1. Attach yarn to the neck opening with a slip stitch.
2. Ch 1, sc around the neck opening evenly, join with a sl st to the first sc.
3. Repeat for 3 more rows or until the collar measures 5 inches in height.
4. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing Touches:

Block your poncho gently to shape it. Enjoy your cozy new poncho, perfect for any occasion!