Cozy Poncho

This fashionable and cozy poncho is a fun project which can be worn with either long or short sleeved shirts. The poncho is a very versatile wardrobe item as it can be worn as both a sweater and a coat. Ponchos are easy to slip on and off and, since they don't have sleeves, are a great choice to wear while working around the house or gardening. They are also convenient to wear when participating in a blood drive or having simple blood work done, such as STD testing or cholesterol testing, when getting in and out in a hurry is a must!

Material: Red Heart Foxy, or similar yarn. (about 180 g)
Hook size: K/10/12-6.50MM
Gauge: About 4" across 10 dc sts, and 1.5" over 2 dc rows.

This poncho is an extra small poncho which will stretch to fit petite adults and will also fit young children.

Ch 140, join to first chain to form circle being careful not to twist chain.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each ch all around. Join with sl st. 140 sc.

Rnd 2: Sl st into next st, ch 3, (counts as first dc now and throughout) dc in next 67 sts. Skip next 2 sts, place st marker to mark the center point, dc in next 68 sts, skip last st. Join with sl st. (136 dc)

Rnd 3: Sl st into next st, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st up to the last st before the center point, move st marker up, skip next 2 sts, sc in remaining sts up to the last st, skip last st. Join with sl st.

Rnd 4: Sl st into next st, ch 3, dc in next st and in each st up to the last st before the center point, move st marker up, skip next 2 sts, dc in remaining sts up to the last st, skip last st. Join with sl st.

Rnd 5-22: Repeat last 2 rounds another 9 times.

Rnd 23: Repeat rnd 3.