The Frosted Petals Poncho is a gorgeously textured design that uses the linen stitch in the main body. It's bordered by a lace flower stitch that creates a soft hue and elegant finish. This poncho would be a great addition to any wardrobe fitting sizes small through 5x.
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ABOUT OUR DESIGNER
Kirsten is a work-at-home mom who loves beauty, and creativity in its many forms. She effortlessly combines textures, creating unique ways of using the basic stitches to crochet beautiful designs you’ll want to come back to over and over again. A cozy, wooded hill somewhere in the Northwestern US is where Kirsten and her family call home.
SUPPLIES
1650 (1794, 2549, 3066) yards #3 weight acrylic yarn- Sample uses Bernat Baby Sport Yarn in Baby Gray
5.5mm (I) Furls hook- I used my Alpha Series
5mm (H) Furls hook- I used my Alpha Series
Yarn needle
Scissors
PATTERN DETAILS
Difficulty
Intermediate
Measurements
Pattern is written for size S/M with sizes L/XL, 2X/3X, 4X/5X in parentheses. Finished Width: Approximately 46 (50, 54, 58) inches
Finished Depth: Approximately 19 (19, 25, 28) inches
Gauge
5.5mm hook, using the linen stitch: 17 sts and 19 rows = 4"
Gauge Pattern
Ch 20
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, *ch 1, sk st, sc in next st; repeat from * across, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: *Sk sc, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * across, placing final sc in turning ch of prev row, ch 1, turn.
Rep row 2 to necessary height
Stitches Used
sl st = slip stitch ch = chain sc = single crochet dc = double crochet sk = skip yo = yarn over st(s) = stitch(es) sp(s) = space(s) prev = previous
Additional Terms
Puff stitch
[yo, draw up a loop] 3 times, you will have 7 loops on your hook, yo, pull through all 7 loops.
3pufftog
[yo, draw up a loop] 3 times across each of the next 3 sc sts, you will have 19 loops on your hook, yo, pull through all 19 loops.
Additional Notes
*Written in US terms
*The poncho is made in two rectangular panels which are about half linen stitch and half flower lace. Panels are seamed at the top of the linen section to create the neck opening.
*This pattern is meant to be as adjustable as you need it. It is written with extended widths by adding enough stitches for one more flower in the lace for each size.
*It is intended to have the linen stitch section cover the depth of your bust, followed by the flower lace stopping at your hips. You are free to add or remove rows of either section if you prefer more or less coverage for that area. For example, women with larger busts might need more rows of linen stitch. Women with longer waists might need more flower lace, versus short-waisted women not needed as much lace length. I want you to feel like this is your poncho, so have fun with it!
*Ch-1 at beginning of row does count as a stitch when working linen stitch section.
*Ch-1 at beginning of row does not count as a stitch when working lace section.
*Other turning chains are described in lace section.
PART ONE
Welcome to part 1 of the Frosted Petals CAL! This first section is super easy, but slightly time-consuming because each row only adds a tiny bit of length to the poncho. If you can chain and single crochet though you'll be set! The linen stitch is worked by alternating single crochet and chain-1 stitches across the top of the poncho. Taking time to count your stitches will help you stay on track and prevent frogging later on. The biggest thing to remember is that after the first row, you will always place a single crochet into a chain-1 space, and chain 1 over the top of each single crochet. I'll be answering questions about this section of the poncho over in the Fun With Furls Facebook group this week, so if you get stuck, or want to show off your progress (which I'd love to see) please come join me! Make two panels following these instructions.
Linen Stitch Section:
Using 5.5mm hook,
Ch 196 (210, 226, 240)
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, *ch 1, sk st, sc in next st; repeat from * across, ch 1, turn. <196 (210, 226, 240) sts>
Row 2: *Sk sc, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * across, placing final sc in turning ch of prev row, ch 1, turn.
Rows 3-44 (44, 60, 60): Rep row 2
PART TWO
Welcome to week 2 of the Frosted Petals poncho CAL! It has been so much fun seeing your progress shots in the group. This week we tackle that delicate flower lace. The lace consists of a 5-row repeat. It is more complex than the linen stitch from the first half, but I'm confident you will get the hang of this quickly. The thing to remember is to keep relaxed, even tension while making the puff stitches so you end up with beautiful petals. Your should make that easier by taking strain off your hand! The more relaxed your tension can be, the more open and airy your stitches will look--which is a key part of making lace. Don't forget to swing by the Fun with Furls Facebook group to share pictures of your progress, and ask questions if you get stuck. I'll be there offering extra help all week. See you soon!
Flower Lace Section:
Using 5mm hook,
Row 1: Sc in first st, *ch 3, sk 2 sts, sc in next st; repeat from * across working final sc in turning ch-1, ch 5 (counts as first dc+ch 2 of next row), turn. <65 (70, 75, 80) ch-3 sps, 66 (71, 76, 81) sc>
Row 2: Sc in first ch-3 sp, *ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * across, when you finish working in final ch-3 sp ch 2, dc in final sc of row, ch 1, turn. <65 (70, 75, 80) sc, 64 (69, 74, 79) ch-3 sps, 2 ch-2 sps and 2 dc>
Row 3: Sc in first st, ch 3, sk first ch-sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, *[yo, draw up a loop] 3 times across each of the next 3 sc sts, you will have 19 loops on your hook, yo, pull through all 19 loops—this will be referred to as a 3pufftog st from now on, using tight tension ch 1 to close, ch 3, working in the ch-1 you used to close your 3pufftog st [yo, pull up a loop] 2 times, yo, pull through all 5 loops on your hook, ch 1, this will make a 4 petaled flower**, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] 3 times; repeat from * across, end final repeat at ** and work sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in 3rd ch of turning ch, ch 5, turn. <13 (14, 15, 16) 4-petaled flowers>
Row 4: Sc in ch-3 sp, *ch 3, puff in center of 4 petal flower made in prev row, [ch 3, puff in same st] 2 times, this will make a 3-petaled flower, ch 3, sk ch-3 sp immediately following 4 petal flower in prev row, sc in next ch-3 sp**, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * across, when you complete the final 3-petaled flower stop at **, ch 2, dc in beg sc (or ch if working row 4-9 repeats) from prev row, ch 1, turn. <13 (14, 15, 16) completed flowers with 3 ch-3 sps between each, (one ch-3 sp, sc, ch-2 sp, dc) at each end>
Row 5: Sc in top of dc, ch 3, sk ch-2 sp, sc in ch-3 sp, *ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * across, working last sc in 3rd ch of turning ch, ch 3, turn. <65 (70, 75, 80) ch-3 sps, 66 (71, 76, 81) sc>
Row 6: [Yo, draw up a loop] 2 times in first sc, [yo, draw up a loop] 3 times in next sc, you will have 11 loops on your hook, yo, pull through all 11 loops, using tight tension ch 1 to close, ch 3, working in the ch-1 you used to close your puff sts [yo, pull up a loop] 2 times, yo, pull through all 5 loops on your hook, ch 1, this will make a 3 petaled flower, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] 3 times, *3pufftog across next 3 sc sts, using tight tension, ch 1 to close, ch 3, working in the ch-1 you used to close your 3pufftog st [yo, pull up a loop] 2 times, yo, pull through all 5 loops on your hook, ch 1, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] 3 times; repeat from * across, when you have 2 sc sts left in your row [yo, draw up a loop] 3 times in second to last sc, [yo, draw up a loop] 2 times in final sc, yo and draw through all loops, using tight tension ch 1 to close, ch 1, dc in final sc, ch 3, turn. <half flower on each end, 12 (13, 14, 15) 4-petaled flowers with 3 ch-3 sps between each>
Row 7: [Yo, draw up a loop] 2 times in ch-1 used to close the puff sts, yo, pull through all 5 loops on your hook, ch 3, [yo, draw up a loop] 3 times in same st as before, yo, pull through all 7 loops on your hook, ch 3, sk ch-3 sp, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] 2 times, *puff in center of 4 petal flower made in prev row, [ch 3, puff in same st] 2 times, ch 3, sk ch-3 sp, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] 2 times; repeat from * across, when you come to final flower work the following sequence in the ch-1 sp: [Yo, draw up a loop] 2 times, yo, pull through all 5 loops on your hook, ch 1, dc in top of ch-3, ch 1, turn. <half flower on each end, 12 (13, 14, 15) completed flowers with 3 ch-3 sps between each, dc + ch-1 on each end>
Row 8: Sc in first st, ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp, *ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * across, place final sc in top of ch-3 from prev row, ch 5, turn. <65 (70, 75, 80) ch-3 sps, 66 (71, 76, 81) sc>
Row 9: Sk first ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, *3pufftog across next 3 sc sts, using tight tension ch 1 to close, ch 3, working in the ch-1 you used to close your 3pufftog st [yo, pull up a loop] 2 times, yo, pull through all 5 loops on your hook, ch 1**, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] 3 times; repeat from * across, end final repeat at ** then sc in final ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in final sc of row, ch 5, turn. <13 (14, 15, 16) 4-petaled flowers>
Repeat rows 4-9 until poncho is as long as you want it (I recommend ending it about an inch or two below belly button level). Then rep row 4 one more time. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Lay panels on top of each other with linen section at the top and flower lace at the bottom. Shoulders will be seamed across the top of the linen stitch side from the outer edge toward the neck opening.
Sew the two panels securely together with a whip stitch, leaving a hole large enough for your head to go through. For S/M size, I stitched about 80 stitches together on each side which left an opening about 9.5” for my head. For larger sizes you might seam 88, 96, 104 sts to keep the head opening the same. To make this your own, perhaps leave the end of your seaming yarn loose to try on after working both shoulders and see if the opening is how you like it. If you prefer you may use sc to join the panels on the underside of the garment instead.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
