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Friday, September 16, 2005

BABY BOWS AND ARROWS PONCHO

BABY BOWS AND ARROWS PONCHO
copyright © 9/16/05 Dot Matthews

This pattern is untested
Skill: Intermediate
Size: 3 to 6 months.
(For larger sizes repeat rounds 7, 8, and 9)
Hook size: F/5-3.75mm Boye
Yarn: 236 yds Bernat Baby Coordinates - white (poncho pictured took about 1/2 of a 6 oz skein) - 75.2% acrylic; 22.2% acetate; 2.6% nylon
Supplies used: scissors, blunt needle, tape measure, stitch marker, 1 to 2 yds ribbon
Gauge: 9 sc = 2"
Measurements: wrist to wrist = app 19"; neck to hem measurement = 7" at point,
Stitches used: chain, single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch;
Abbreviations: ch = chain; sc = single crochet; dc = double crochet; sl st = slip stitch; tog = together; ea = each; st(s) = stitch(es); sk = skip; beg = beginning; sp = space

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

FOUNDATION: ch 80, join with sl st to first sc, be careful not to twist ch.

ROUND 1: ch 4, *sk next ch, dc in next ch, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (40 dc, 40 ch-1 sps)

ROUND 2: sl st in first ch-1 sp, ch 6 (counts as first dc and chain 3), dc in same st, ch 3,
sk next sp,
*(dc, ch 3, dc) in next sp,
ch 3, sk next sp. Repeat from * around. Join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (40 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 3: sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-3 sp, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp,
* (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp,
3 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch.
(20 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 4: sl st in next st, sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same ch-3 sp.
*sk next dc,
dc in next dc,
ch 5, sk next 3 dc,
dc in next dc,
sk next dc,
(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp.
Repeat from * around, ending with sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 5, sk next 3 dc, dc in next dc, sk next dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (20 ch-3 sps, 20 ch-5 sps)

ROUND 5: sl st in next st, sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3 (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp,
sk next 2 dc,
dc in next dc,
ch 5, dc in next dc,
sk next 2 dc,
*(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp,
sk next 2 dc,
dc in next dc,
ch 5, dc in next dc,
sk next 2 dc, Repeat from * around, Join in top of beg ch. (20 ch-3 sps, 20 ch-5 sps)

ROUND 6: sl st in next st, sl st in next sp, ch 3,
(dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp,
* sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc,
ch 3, sc around chs of last 2 rounds
ch 3, dc in next dc, sk next 2 dc
(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp.
Repeat from * around.
End with ch 3, sc around chs of last 2 rounds, ch 3, dc in next dc. Join in top of beg ch. (60 ch-3 sps and 20 scs)

CLICK ON PICTURES FOR LARGER VIEW

ROUND 7: sl st in next st, sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same ch-3 sp.
*sk next 2 dc,
dc in next dc,
ch 5, dc in next dc,
sk next 2 dc,
(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * around, ending with sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 5, dc in next dc, sk next 2 dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (20 ch-3 sps, 20 ch-5 sps)

ROUND 8: Repeat round 7.

ROUND 9: Repeat round 6 (3 to 6 months size, stop here, skip to finishing round)

Piece measures 6" from neck to point on hem at end of round 9

TIP: for larger sizes, repeat round 7, 8, and 9 until poncho is as long as you want. End with round 9, then do finishing round and neck edge.

FINISHING ROUND: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), hdc in same st as join, hdc in next st,
(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in next ch-3 sp,
hdc in next 3 sts,
3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp,
*hdc in next 3 sts
(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in next ch-3 sp
hdc in next 3 sts
3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp.
Repeat from * around. end with 1 hdc in last st, Join in first hdc (ignore the beg
ch 2)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

NECK EDGE

ROUND 1: with right side of poncho facing you, join yarn in any ch-1 sp on neck edge.
ch 1, 2 sc in same place as join,
*2 sc in next,
Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (80 sc)

ROUND 2: ch 1, sc in same st as join,
*ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st. Repeat from * around, end with ch 3, sk next 2 sts, join in first sc.

ROUND 3: sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, 3 sc in same sp, *3 sc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Weave ribbon through round 1 of poncho. Tie in a bow.

Posted at 11:19 pm by bythehook7647


	Helen Ensor February 20, 2008 11:19 AM PST Thank you Dot, for share your beautiful patterns Helen in PA


	Dot March 23, 2006 10:14 PM PST Hi Anna. Thank you so much for translating that for me and GIULIA MILANO! Here's my answer to her: Thank you Giulia, I don't post the charts because I don't know how to chart a pattern.


	Anna March 23, 2006 07:24 AM PST Oh> I mean - I want to translate the message from Italian girl- GIULIA MILANO (posted below). She admires your works but asks why don't you publish the schemes and charts additionaly to descriptions. My English not perfect too


	Anna March 23, 2006 07:22 AM PST Hi, Dot. I am from Ukraine (may be you remember). I want to translate what the message from Italian girl- GIULIA MILANO (posted below). She admires your works but asks why don't you publish the scemes and charts additionaly to descriptions.


	Dot March 6, 2006 10:04 AM PST Hi Marie, thank you. I'm glad you like the pattern. I'd love to see pictures of your finished project.


	Name Marie March 5, 2006 04:27 PM PST I've been looking for a pattern like this for a long time. Thanks to you I found it. It is beautiful and so are all your patterns. Thanks a bunch and god bless you. Marie from Connecticut.


	Dot February 10, 2006 06:13 AM PST Hi Pat, hope you enjoy the pattern. Thank you, I'm glad you like my things.


	Name February 8, 2006 06:46 PM PST Hi Dot, I just printed the beautiful poncho pattern out. Now, can't wait to start on it. Your patterns are all so nice. Thank you!!!!!!!! Pat


	Dot January 13, 2006 03:02 PM PST Hi Deborah, thank you. Nice to hear from a fellow "Tar Heel" lol


	Deborah January 12, 2006 08:25 AM PST Hi Dot. Oh what a pretty pattern!!! Thank you for sharing this with us! I am also from N.C. Deborah A.


	Dot December 16, 2005 05:39 PM PST I'm so sorry I don't understand your words.


	Name December 16, 2005 04:53 PM PST CHE MERAVIGLIA MA PERCHè GLI SCHEMI NON SONO FIGURATI? I'M DON'T SPEAK ENGLISH. GIULIA MILANO


	Dot October 22, 2005 06:36 AM PDT Hi Susan, I'm so glad this turned out good for you. I can't wait to hear how your friend likes it. You're welcome. I love sharing my patterns and hearing from people who use them.


	susan cable October 21, 2005 11:09 PM PDT hi there, just finished making this wish my camera worked! IT IS SOOO CUTE giving this to a gal at church sunday can't wait to see her face, she wanted a poncho for her little girl thanks dot for all your hard work, i can't afford much more then yarn these days and it is a BLESSING for you to share such wonder patterns


	Dot October 3, 2005 01:34 PM PDT OK, Jeanette, I think I've fixed it now. Let me know if you run into any more errors and I'll correct them too.


	Dot October 3, 2005 01:03 PM PDT Hi Jeanette, OOPS! I made a mess of this pattern. Hold on a little while and I'll see what I left out. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I'll try to have it fixed in a little while.


	Jeanette October 3, 2005 09:50 AM PDT Trying the pattern Baby Bows and Arrows. After the foundation row , row 1 says sk next dc, but there are only chain stitches no dc.


	Dot September 27, 2005 10:54 AM PDT Thanks, Barbara. I hope you enjoy the pattern. I'd love to see a picture of it when you're finished. Have fun.


	Name Barbara September 27, 2005 09:27 AM PDT This is so sweet. I'm anxious to try this. Thank you so much for sharing.


	Dot September 17, 2005 09:45 PM PDT Thank you, Dot. This is like talking to myself. lol, I'm also from NC


	NameDOT September 17, 2005 09:25 PM PDT DOT, THIS PATTERN AS WITH ALL YOUR PATTERNS IS BEAUTIFUL, I HOPE I CAN DO THIS JUSTICE MAKING IT AS YOU HAVE. HAVE A BLESSED DAY, DOT FROM N.C.

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