Mammoth Turtleneck Poncho Free Crochet Pattern
/I truly love ponchos but I am always feeling “stuck” in them. Like “where are my arms?” stuck! So I wanted to come up with a twist on the poncho making my arms accessible for things like eating, crocheting on the go and just all around functionality. I love how it came out too! In fact, I love it so much I wore it almost every day on my trip to NYC last year.
I chose Universal Cotton Supreme Batik in color Mod as the main color and accented it with black Cotton Supreme Solid. I love the texture and feel of Universal Cotton Supreme and unlike most cottons which are DK or Sport weight, Cotton Supreme is a solid category 4 worsted weight giving the poncho shape and weight or warmth without making it heavy. It is also machine washable cotton - um… can you say winning?!?! I discovered this yarn about 2 years ago when I was exploring cottons for summer garments and was so excited to find a cotton that is true worsted weight. I love the self striping of the Batik - because let’s face it… when the yarn does the heavy lifting it makes the project go faster and I was pleasantly surprised the coloring is just perfect! Works up like a charm and I hope you love it as much as I do.
Supply List:
Category #4 worsted weight
Main Color: Universal Yarn Cotton Batik in Mod 550 (650, 760, 880) yards
Contrast Color: Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Black 460 (540, 630, 730) yards
Crochet Hook Size I-9 / 5.5 mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins
Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fsc – foundation single crochet
ch – chain loop
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
hdc2tog – hdc 2 together
st(s) - stitches
NOTES:
Sizes: Extra Small/Small, Medium/Large, 1X/2X, 3X/4X
Finished Measurements: Circumference: 46 (54, 61.5, 70)”
GAUGE: 4” sq = 13 sts x 10 rows in hdc stitch
This pattern is written for Adult Woman size Extra Small/Small. (Sizes Medium/Large, 1X/2X, 3X/4X in parentheses
Shown in Medium/Large Size modeled on 5’2” model with 36” bust & 18” of positive ease
This poncho is worked from the top down.
First, the collar is crocheted sideways and seamed. The body of the poncho is worked down from the side of the collar.
BEGIN WITH CONTRAST COLOR:
NECK:
Row 1: Fsc x26, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, 25x sc in back loop only, turn.
Rows 3 – 90 (96, 100, 104): Ch 1, 25x sc in back loop only, Turn.
Sl st to top of initial fsc from first row, then 25 sl across to attach the whole band to become a circle
DO NOT CUT YARN // Turn to now work the body
SHOULDERS & UPPER BODY:
Round 1: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 90 (96, 100, 104) sc all way around, sl st to first sc to complete Round.
Round 2: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 90 (96, 100, 104) hdc all way around, sl st to first hdc to complete Round.
Round 3: Ch 1 (does not act as st), * 14 (11, 9, 8) hdc, 2 hdc in next st *, repeat * to * all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round – 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 96 (104, 110, 120) hdc.
Round 4: Ch 1 (does not act as st), * 15 (12, 10, 9) hdc, 2 hdc in next st *, repeat * to * all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round - 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 102 (112, 120, 132) hdc.
Round 5: Ch 1 (does not act as st), * 16 (13, 11, 10) hdc, 2 hdc in next st *, repeat * to * all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round - 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 108 (120, 130, 144) hdc.
Round 6: Ch 1 (does not act as st), * 17 (14, 12, 11) hdc, 2 hdc in next st *, repeat * to * all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round – 6 (8, 10, 12)) sts increased, total for Round 114 (128, 140, 156) hdc.
CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR
Round 7: Ch 1 (does not act as st), * 18 (15, 13, 12) hdc, 2 hdc in next st *, repeat * to * all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round – 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 120 (136, 150, 168) hdc.
CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Round 8: Ch 1 (does not act as st), * 19 (16, 14, 13) hdc, 2 hdc in next st *, repeat * to * all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round – 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 126 (144, 160, 180) hdc.
CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR
Round 9: Ch 1 (does not act as st), * 20 (17, 15, 14) hdc, 2 hdc in next st *, repeat * to * all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round – 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 132 (152, 170, 192) hdc.
Round 10: Ch 1 (does not act as st), * 21 (18, 16, 15) hdc, 2 hdc in next st *, repeat * to * all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round – 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 138 (160, 180, 204) hdc.
Round 11: Ch 1 (does not act as st), * 22 (19, 17, 16) hdc, 2 hdc in next st *, repeat * to * all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round – 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 144 (168, 190, 216) hdc.
CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Round 12: Ch 1 (does not act as st), * 23 (20, 18, 17) hdc, 2 hdc in next st *, repeat * to * all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round – 6 (8, 10, 12) sts increased, total for Round 150 (176, 200, 228) hdc
Rounds 13-14: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 150 (176, 200, 228) hdc all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round.
CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR
Round(s) 15 - (15, 17, 19, 21): Ch 1 (does not act as st), 150 (176, 200, 228) hdc all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round.
CONTINUE BACK OF MAIN BODY / CREATE ARM HOLES:
***** NOTE: You will now begin working in Rows and turning your work after each Row.
Rows 1-5: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 99 (118, 136, 156) hdc across, turn.
CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Row 6: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 99 (118, 136, 156) hdc across, turn.
CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR
Rows 6-14: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 99 (118, 136, 156) hdc across, turn.
CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Rows 15-18: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 99 (118, 136, 156) hdc across, turn.
CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR
Rows 19-21 (23, 25, 27): Ch 1 (does not act as st), 99 (118, 136, 156) hdc across, turn.
Break yarn.
CREATE FRONT OF MAIN BODY / FINISH ARM HOLES:
*** NOTE: You will still begin working in Rows and turning your work after each Row.
Rejoin your yarn at the stitch next to where the back fabric ends, the 100th (119th, 137th, 157th) st from Round 15 (17, 19, 21) of Upper Body section.
Rows 1-5: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 51 (58, 64, 72) hdc across, turn.
CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Row 6: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 51 (58, 64, 72) hdc across, turn.
CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR
Rows 6-14: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 51 (58, 64, 72) hdc across, turn.
CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Rows 15-18: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 51 (58, 64, 72) hdc across, turn.
CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR
Rows 19-21 (23, 25, 27): Ch 1 (does not act as st), 51 (58, 64, 72) hdc across, turn. Do not break yarn.
CLOSE ARMHOLES / COMPLETE BODY
Round 1: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 51 (58, 64, 72) hdc, 1 fsc, 99 (118, 136, 156) hdc, fsc, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round - total for Round 152 (178, 202, 230) hdc
Rounds 2-3: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 152 (178, 202, 230) hdc all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round.
CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Rounds 4-9: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 152 (178, 202, 230) hdc all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round.
CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR
Rounds 10-17: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 152 (178, 202, 230) hdc all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round.
CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Round 18: Ch 1 (does not act as st), 152 (178, 202, 230) hdc all way around, then sl st to first hdc to complete Round.
Fasten Off.
ARMHOLES – USING CONTRAST COLOR
Attach yarn at the fsc on Round 1 of Closed Armholes/Complete Body section.
Round 1: Ch 1, (does not act as st), work 60 (64, 70, 76) hdc evenly around Armhole opening, sl st to first hdc to complete Round
Round 2: Ch 1, (does not act as st), 28 (30, 33, 36) hdc, hdc2tog (at top of armhole), 28 (30, 33, 36) hdc, hdc2tog (at bottom of armhole), sl st to first hdc to complete Round.
Fasten off.
Repeat on other side.
Weave in ends.
