DIAMONDS AND LACE « PATTERNS by Dot

Monday, April 04, 2005

DIAMONDS AND LACE

DIAMONDS AND LACE PONCHO
copyright © 04/03/05 Dot Matthews

NOTE: correction made, in red, to neck edge round 1 to add "ch 1". Thank you Melissa, for informing me of this error.

ADULT SIZE: 1 size fits most up to 2X. Approximately 18" from neck edge to
bottom edge.

Stitches used: chain, single crochet, double crochet, crossed bar stitch,

Materials: J hook; Red Heart Super Saver yarn, 2 8 oz skeins, yarn needle, scissors

ABBREVIATIONS LIST
beg = beginning
cbs = crossed bar stitch
ch = chain
ch-# = chain, followed by a dash, followed by a number, refers to a chain made by a number of
chains made. Example ch-5 refers to a chain of 5 sts.
ea = each
inc = increase
sc = single crochet
scs = single crochets
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
sps = spaces
st = stitch

SPECIALTY STITCHES INSTRUCTIONS

Crossed Bar Stitch - yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo insert hook in next st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo draw thru all 5 loops on hook - crossed bar stitch made.

Increase Cluster – yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook) yo, insert hook in same st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook) yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook - cluster made.

Beginning shell – ch 3, dc in same st, ch 1, 2 dc in same st

Shell – 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same st.

INSTRUCTIONS:

ROUND 1: ch 70, join with a sl st to first ch to form a circle. Be careful not to twist chain. Ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 1, *sk 1 st, sc in next st, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join with slip st in first sc. (35 sc and 35 ch-1 sps)

ROUND 2: sl st into next ch-1 sp,
   ch 2, yo, pull up a loop in same ch-1 sp,
   sk next st, yo, pull up a loop in next ch-1 sp,
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook,
   *ch 1, yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st,
   sk next st,
   yo, pull up a loop in next sp,
   yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook*
   Repeat from * to * around.
   end with yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st,
   yo, pull up a loop in same space as FIRST ST of round,
   (ignore beginning ch 2),
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook.
   ch 1, join in first ch 1 sp. (35 cbs)

Tip: Start the first cbs of every round in the same st as the join. The next
cbs always starts in the same stitch (or space) where the previous cbs
ended.The final cbs of the round ends in the same stitch as the first cbs of
the round.

ROW 3 (increase row): ch 2, yo, pull up a loop in first ch-1 sp,
   yo, pull up a loop in next ch-1 sp,
   yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook (crossed bar stitch made)
   ch 1, (yo pull up a loop in same sp as last st) twice
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook (increase cluster made)
   ch 1, pull up a loop in same sp as increase cluster
   yo, pull up a loop in next ch-1 sp
   yo, pull thru 5 loops on hook (crossed bar st made).
   *ch 1, increase cluster, ch 1, crossed bar st*
   repeat from * to * around
   end with yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st,
   yo, pull up a loop in same space as FIRST ST of round,

TIP: When you come to the beginning chain 2, place your hook between
the chain 2 and the first cbs stitch, then complete the stitch. This will hide
the chain 2.

ch 1, join in first ch-1 sp. (count cbs and inc clusters – 68 )

ROW 4 (even row): ch 2, crossed bar st, ch 1, in each sp around,
   end with yo, pull up a loop in same sp as last st,
   yo, pull up a loop in same space as FIRST ST of round,
   yo, draw thru 5 loops on hook,
   ch 1, join in first ch-1 sp (68 cbs)

ROUND 5: ch 1, sc in ea cbs and ea sp around. Join in first sc.(135 scs)

ROUND 6: ch 3, dc in same st as join, ch 1, 2 dc in same st (beg shell made). ch 5, *sk 4, shell in next st, ch 5. Repeat from * around. Join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (27 shells)

ROUND 7: sl st in next dc, sl st in ch-1 sp of shell, beg shell in same ch-1 sp, ch 5, *shell in next shell, ch 5. Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch. (27 shells)

Tip: shell in next shell = shell in ch 1 of next shell

ROUND 8: sl st in next dc, sl st in center of next shell. Beg shell in same shell, ch 2, *sc in 3rd ch of ch-5 2 rows below. (SEE PICTURE) ch 2, shell in next shell, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch. (27 shells, 27 sc)

ROUND 9: Same as round 7

ROUND 10: Same as round 7

ROUND 11: Same as round 8

ROUND 12 thru 23: repeat rounds 9, 10, and 11.

Tip: for a shorter poncho, do fewer rows, for a longer poncho, continue
repeating rounds 9, 10 and 11, end with round 11.

ROUND 24: ch 1, sc in same st as join, 1 sc in ea dc, 2 sc over ea ch-2 sp, 1 sc in ea sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in center of ea shell around. Join in first sc.

FASTEN OFF, WEAVE IN ENDS.

NECK EDGE

Attach yarn in any space on neck edge.

ROUND 1: ch 2, (work in ch-1 spaces) cbs, ch 1 around. Join in first ch-1 space.

ROUND 2: ch 1, sc in same sp as join, sc in ea cbs and space around. Join in first sc.

FASTEN OFF, WEAVE IN ENDS.

Posted at 03:42 pm by bythehook7647


	ann August 30, 2006 01:51 PM PDT i'm working on one of your ponchos and a hat!!! you're heaven sent!Thank you sooooo much.


	Maryokie August 9, 2006 10:26 AM PDT H Dot: I love your Poncho Patterns, I would like to try the Diamond one but also am ineterested in the First August Pattern I can't find the pattern. Thanklyou and God Bless. MM


	Dot January 21, 2006 07:39 PM PST You're welcome, Maria, I'm glad you like my site and I hope you enjoy the patterns.


	Name January 20, 2006 06:13 AM PST Thank you for ur site Dot. I'll try some of your patters. God bless, Maria (UK)


	Dot January 15, 2006 01:44 PM PST Hi Hazel, Happy New Year to you too. I'm glad your poncho turned out good for you. I love sharing my patterns and hearing from the people who use them.


	Hazel January 15, 2006 10:00 AM PST Happy New Year Dot, I made the Diamond lace poncho with the Simply Soft yarn and it come out beautiful. thank you for sharing your beautiful patterns with the world. God bless you always!


	Dot November 13, 2005 04:34 PM PST Thank you, Nicoletta.


	Nicoletta November 13, 2005 03:45 PM PST SUPER SITE!


	Dot September 10, 2005 08:11 PM PDT I look forward to it, Hannah.


	Hannah September 9, 2005 08:35 PM PDT Yeah when I get the yarn and finish it I will tell you!!1 Hannah


	Dot August 22, 2005 09:05 PM PDT Good luck with it Hannah. I'd love to hear how it turns out for you.


	Hannah August 22, 2005 08:59 PM PDT Thanks I go pretty fast. So I think it would take me a few days like you said.


	Dot August 22, 2005 04:33 PM PDT Hi Hannah. That's a good question, but I don't have a good answer for you. It all depends on how fast you crochet. You can probably finish it in a few days, but like I said, it all depends on how fast you crochet.


	Hannah August 22, 2005 01:23 PM PDT How long would this poncho take if I worked a couple hours a day??


	Dot April 28, 2005 01:54 PM PDT Hi Angie, You're probably not doing anything wrong. You still have 3 more rounds of the body to do and then you have the neck edge after that. Your tension and my tension are probably not the same. If you have yarn left over when you finish, don't worry about it. Just add it to your stash and use it on another project. I'm glad you like the pattern and I'd love to hear how it turns out when you're finished.


	angie April 28, 2005 01:38 PM PDT forgot to say thanks and the pattern is simply beautiful thank a million


	angie April 28, 2005 01:33 PM PDT imon row 21 of this pattern using a j hook have not used a whole skein of 8oz os super saver yarn and it only measures about 13 inches what am i doing wrong when you say it measures 18 inches and uses 2 8 oz yarn


	Dot April 13, 2005 09:58 AM PDT Way to go, Melissa. It looks beautiful on you, and thanks for letting me know about the error, I've made the correction and gave you credit for the find. I'm going to post your picture on my other blog so everyone can see what great work you do. Thank you for your feedback on the pattern.


	Melissa April 13, 2005 01:14 AM PDT Got it done in just a couple of days! Fast and easy, and very pretty!


	Dot April 11, 2005 10:04 PM PDT Thanks for the referral, Melissa, I'm glad the pictures help.


	Melissa April 11, 2005 08:12 PM PDT Dot, I was working on this pattern the other day and my aunt said she really liked it and asked where I got it. I promptly directed her to your site. Your pictures really add a lot to the patterns--that's how my aunt determined she wanted a copy!


	Dot April 11, 2005 06:07 PM PDT You're welcome, Tricia. Yes, I think you'd be OK using a smaller hook size. As long as it fits over her head, you'll be OK. You can make it as many rounds long as you want. I can hardly wait to see how it turns out. I hope you will share a picture of your daughter modeling her new poncho.


	Tricia April 11, 2005 03:53 PM PDT My 10yr old daughter wants the diamond and lace poncho for her birthday. She picked a SHOCKING shade of pink(my poor eyes). Only thing is her being probably a ladies small, do you think sport weight and a hook one size smaller would work? Thanks for another great pattern Dot.


	Dot April 4, 2005 11:40 PM PDT Thank you, Jean L. I'm glad you like it.


	Name April 4, 2005 11:05 PM PDT Diamonds & Lace Poncho! very nice! Will have to make one! Thank you for sharing your patterns. Love ya' Jean L.


	Dot April 4, 2005 07:46 PM PDT You're welcome. Jean.


	Jean- crochetmyheart2000 April 4, 2005 04:10 PM PDT Thanks so much for sharing Huggs Jean

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