1,2,3 Poncho / Shawl

                              (In Memory of JoAnn Sampson © 2006 - 2010)
       
My daughter is 34 yrs old now, as has grown up wearing these poncho's as have all my Granddaughters.

These can be made for newborns up to XXXL if wanted, it depends on you and how big you want them (different size yarn & Hooks makes all the difference). They are great with matching hats as well.

By not sewing (whip-stitch) up the front you can have a wonderful shawl, whip st up the front creates a poncho with a nice collar. Add fringe to set the accent on the bottom of this shawl/Poncho or scallops. You decide.

I pray you enjoy this wonderful Classic as we have over the years.(As I told you, Mom started making these back in the early 1970's, and here it is the end of 2006 - 2010 and I'm pleased to share this with you)


PATTERN:
1, 2, 3 Shawl/Poncho


SPECIAL STITCHES:
(1 sc, 2 ch's, & 3 Dc's - all worked in ch 2 space from previous row)

[NOTE: each time you ch 5 at the end of a row you are actually beginning a new row, also, when you want to change colors, this is where you would do so]


For adult size: J hook

Ch 5, skip firts 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 5 TURN.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFVMd1MKQLA
This is a video of me trying to explain how to start this shawl / poncho for you. I hope my instructions at the bottom are enough for you to make this, but if not, please refer to the video...Jean
                           

                              you will be working in back of ch 5 sts.
Skip first 2 ch's, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc's, (total of 3 dc) (sc in ch 2 sp [green yarn shows where this is] of previous row, ch 2, 3 dc all in same space), as shown above in photo

**ch 5 TURN, skip first 2 ch's, work 1 dc in each of next 3 ch's, sc in ch 2 space from previous row, ch 2, 3 dc (ALL in the same space), sc in next ch 2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in same space ** Repeat to end of row as shown BELOW in photo

TURN OVER AND BEGIN PATTERN by 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch's,  *skip next 3 dc, {1sc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch 2 space}*Repeat to end, ch 5 TURN


                         
TURN OVER AND BEGIN PATTERN by 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch's,  *skip next 3 dc, {1sc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch 2 space}*Repeat to end, ch 5 TURN

TURN OVER AND BEGIN PATTERN by 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch's,  *skip next 3 dc, {1sc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch 2 space}*Repeat to end, ch 5 TURN



TURN OVER AND BEGIN PATTERN by 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch's,  *skip next 3 dc, {1sc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch 2 space}*Repeat to end, ch 5 TURN

Row 4 completed. See the 4 shells at the top, each shell represents a row.

[NOTE: each time you ch 5 at the end of a row you are actually beginning a new row, also, when you want to change colors, this is where you would do so]


TURN OVER AND BEGIN PATTERN by 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch's,  *skip next 3 dc, {1sc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch 2 space}*Repeat to end, ch 5 TURN

CONTINUE working this pattern until desired length, then you can finish off leaving enough yarn to whip stitch up the front or just finish off.

Great with fringe or scallops

Deep Orchard Shawl started with 22 rows

Deep Orchard folded down to show you how to whip st up front to make a poncho, don't forget to leave enough space to slip over head



This makes a Beautiful gift for newborns with matching hats & booties
Just use baby yarn or sports yarn with a size F or G hook (I like a G & H Hook) I don't add fringe for these, I use dainty scallops

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFVMd1MKQLA
This is a video of me trying to explain how to start this shawl / poncho for you. I hope my instructions at the bottom are enough for you to make this, but if not, please refer to the video...Jean