Poncho Part 4 (ii)

HOW TO FOLD YOUR PONCHO

Hello there Rainbows After the Rain CAL-ers.   I noticed from the comments in the FB group that a few of you are struggling to figure out how to join the 4 panels of the poncho.

The four granny squares in the photos represent the four panels of the poncho.

Join the four panels as indicated in Figure 1

With right side facing fold side indicated as "X" in half towards the join as indicated in Figure 2.
 

Now fold the three panels in half so that "X" and "Y" are in line with one another.    Join "X" and "Y"

 

RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN: 4

Hello again CAL-ers and welcome to Part 4 of our Rainbows After the Rain (RAR) CAL, which I am hosting along with Andrea of KOKOPELLI

I must apologize for my absence during this CAL but the crochet gods just seem to have been working against me.    Firstly my hand is taking forever to heal and secondly the phone cables in our suburb have deteriorated and are being replaced.   Telkom has provided a temporary cable but our connection is sporadic at best.

Last week I finally got around to couriering my daughter's their ponchos.   

It is bitterly cold in Johannesburg this week, so it looks like I was just in time!

 If you are new to the CAL please read the following posts first:

INTRODUCTION
RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN: 1
RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN: 2
RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN: 3

For Part 4 of the Rainbows After the Rain CAL we will be making "Bring Me Flowers" Squares for the Blanket and joining the Poncho.

This square is dedicated to my late MOM.   She loved flowers and would always say "bring me flowers from your garden" when I phoned to let her know I was on my way for a visit.

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BLANKET PART 4

PONCHO PART 4:

KOKOPELLI'S POST:

RAR BLANKET CAL: PART 4

BRING ME FLOWERS SQUARE

MAKE 10

PATTERN TERMS:    US

YARN:  Elle Charity Chunky (12 ply).   Stylecraft Special Chunky is an excellent quality / great value alternative yarn.

HOOK SIZE:  5.50mm (I/9 US or 5 CANADIAN)

SQUARE SIZE:    The Layout Measurement of 10cm x 10cm (4 inches x 4 inches) for this square is based on the above yarn and hook size.  This measurement is also based on the Designer’s tension.   You may need to adjust your hook size up if you hook tightly or down if you hook loosely

NOTE:  The size of your square will depend on your choice of yarn thickness and hook size.   Should you choose to work exactly according to the RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN BLANKET layout, simply repeat the final round of the pattern until the square measures 10cm x 10cm (4 inches x 4 inches).  Gauge is not too important with this project. Yarn thicknesses vary somewhat from brand to brand as do the tensions of individual crocheters.  The most important thing is that your tension remains even throughout the project.
 
COLOURWAY:   Each crocheter may choose his / her own colour layout - colour changes / breaks are suggestions only.

SQUARES are worked in the round with Right Side Facing throughout.

IMPORTANT:  Read through pattern before starting to crochet.  
 
Special Stitch:  A 2dc cluster is formed as follows - yarn over hook, work the first part of the stitch leaving 2 loops on your hook, repeat this once  more (3 loops on hook) Yarn over hook and draw through the loops on the hook to form your cluster

Foundation:  Make a MAGIC RING or crochet 3ch, sl st into 3rd chain from hook to form a ring

Round 1:  3ch (counts as 1dc), 11 dc into ring, sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close.   Break off yarn.
Stitch count:  12dc

Round 2:  Join yarn in any dc.  2ch, 1dc into same dc as join (counts as 2dc cluster), 2ch;  *2dc cluster into next dc, 2ch* repeat *to* 10 x more.   Sl st into top of beginning cluster to close.  
Stitch count:  (12 x 2dc clusters) (12 x 2ch sps)

Round 3:  Join yarn in any 2ch sp.  2ch (counts as 1hdc), 2hdc into same 2ch sp as join, 1ch;  *3hdc into next 2ch sp, 1ch* repeat *to* 10 times more.  Sl st into 2nd of beginning ch to close.  
Stitch count:  (12 x 3hdc) (12 x 1ch sps)

Round 4:  Join yarn in any 1ch sp.  3ch (counts as 1dc), 2dc into same 1ch sp as join;  3dc into next 1ch sp;  (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) into next 1ch sp;  *3dc into next 2x 1ch sps;  (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) into next 1ch sp* repeat *to* twice more;  sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close. 
Stitch count:  (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) into each corner;   (2 x 3dc) on each side

RAR PONCHO CAL: PART 4

JOINING

PATTERN TERMS:    US

YARN:  Elle Charity Chunky (12 ply).   Stylecraft Special Chunky is an excellent quality / great value alternative yarn.

HOOK SIZE:  5.50mm (I/9 US or 5 CANADIAN)

NOTE:  The final measurements of the poncho if you have worked according to the layout is 82cm (neck to front / back bottom point;   armspan 110cm.

COLOURWAY:   Each crocheter may choose his / her own colour layout - colour changes / breaks are suggestions only.

IMPORTANT:  Read through pattern before starting to crochet.  

Joining:  We will begin by joining the 20 small squares and 4 large squares into 4 panels as indicated in the layout.

Stitch Counts:
To obtain a straight border each corner space counts as 1 stitch

Traditional Granny Square:  1ch +3hdc (corner) + 12hdc (side)  + 3hdc + 1ch (corner) = 20sts

Wheel of Time Square:  1ch + 2dc (corner) + 14dc (side) + 2dc + 1ch (corner) = 20sts

Over the Rainbow Square:  1ch + 2dc (corner) + 33dc (side) + 2dc + 1ch (corner) = 39sts

Two panels each made up of 5 x Traditional Granny Squares (15cm x 15cm) and 1 x Over the Rainbow Square (30cm x 30cm); and

Two panels each made up of 5 x Wheel of Time Squares (15cm x 15cm) and 1 x Over the Rainbow Square (30cm x 30cm).

We will be using my VISIBLE JOIN METHOD which is explained in more detail HERE.

The VISIBLE JOIN is a very forgiving joining method, which gives you a pretty “stitched” look on the right side of your work.  (This join is especially useful when joining squares with uneven stitch counts or for crocheters with uneven tension).

Begin by joining your small squares as follows:

2 Strips of 3 x Traditional Granny Squares each;  2 strips of 2 x Granny Squares each

2 Strips of 3 x Wheel of Time Squares each;  2 strips of 2 x Wheel of Time Squares each.

Now join each strip consisting of 2 x small squares to an Over the Rainbow Square;

then join the strip consisting of 3 x small squares to the Over the Rainbow Square and the small square.   Start by joining the small square of the 3 square strip  to the small square of the 2 square strip (this ensures that your join is correctly spaced);  and then join the remaining 2 small squares of the 3 square strip to the Over the Rainbow Square.

When joining the Traditional Granny Squares, crochet the sc of the join between your 3dc “granny” groups;  skipping 3dc on your larger square so the the spacing of the join corresponds,  with 3ch between each sc.     Where the corners of the two smaller squares meet crochet 1sc into corner of small square, 1ch, skip ONLY 1 dc on large square, 1sc into corner of next small square.

When joining the Wheel of Time Squares, crochet the sc of the join in every 2nd space between dc posts (i.e skip 2dc posts) with 2ch between each sc.   Where the corners of the two smaller squares meet crochet 1sc into corner of small square, 1ch, skip ONLY 1 dc on large square, 1sc into corner of next small square.

Work 1 round of dc around each panel as follows:   Join yarn in any dc, 3ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each dc, 1tr into each join, (2dc, 2ch, 2dc) into each corner 2ch.  Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close.   Fasten off.

Join the four panels as indicated in the LAYOUT – crochet the sc of the join in every 2nd space between dc posts (i.e. skip 2dc posts) with 2ch between each sc.

RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN: 3

Hi there Zooty Owl CAL-ers and welcome to Part 3 of our Rainbows After the Rain (RAR) CAL, which I am hosting along with Andrea of KOKOPELLI

Your squares are all looking pretty amazing so far - and I can almost not wait to see the finished projects!

If you are new to the CAL please read the following posts first:

INTRODUCTION
RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN: 1
RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN: 2

For Part 3 of the RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN CAL (Poncho & Blanket) we will be making OVER THE RAINBOW SQUARES

"Take a little time baby
See the butterflies' colors
Listen to the birds that were sent
To sing for me and you
Can you feel me
This is such a wonderful place to be
Even if there is pain now
Everything would be all right
For as long as the world still turns
There will be night and day
Can you hear me
There's a rainbow always after the rain"
South Border "Rainbow"

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The OVER THE RAINBOW SQUARE is exactly the same for both the Blanket and the Poncho - 30cm x 30cm.   

OVER THE RAINBOW SQUARE (3)

KOKOPELLI'S POST FOR PART 3

Please join our Facebook Group if you are joining in as all new and previous links can be found in the ZOOTY OWL CROCHET-A-LONG GROUP FILES

RAR BLANKET & PONCHO: PART 3

OVER THE RAINBOW SQUARE

FOR THE BLANKET - MAKE 2
FOR THE PONCHO – MAKE 4

PATTERN TERMS:    US

YARN:  Elle Charity Chunky (12 ply).   Stylecraft Special Chunky is an excellent quality / great value alternative yarn.

HOOK SIZE:  5.50mm (I/9 US or 5 CANADIAN)

SQUARE SIZE:    The Layout Measurement of 30cm x 30cm (12 inches x 12 inches) for this square is based on the above yarn and hook size.  This measurement is also based on the Designer’s tension.   You may need to adjust your hook size up if you hook tightly or down if you hook loosely

NOTE:  The size of your square will depend on your choice of yarn thickness and hook size.   Should you choose to work exactly according to the RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN BLANKET or PONCHO layout, simply repeat the final round of the pattern until the square measures 30cm x 30cm (12 inches x 12 inches).  Gauge is not too important with this project. Yarn thicknesses vary somewhat from brand to brand as do the tensions of individual crocheters.  The most important thing is that your tension remains even throughout the project.
 
COLOURWAY:   Each crocheter may choose his / her own colour layout - colour changes / breaks are suggestions only.

SQUARES are worked in the round with Right Side Facing throughout.

IMPORTANT:  Read through pattern before starting to crochet.

Foundation:  Make a MAGIC RING or crochet 3ch, sl st into 3rd chain from hook to form a ring

Round 1:  3ch (counts as 1dc), 11 dc into ring, sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close.   Break off yarn.
Stitch count:  12dc

Round 2:  Join yarn in top of any dc, 5ch (counts as 1dc, 2ch);  *1dc into next dc, 2ch* repeat *to* 10 times more.  Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close.  Break off yarn.
Stitch count:  12 x 1dc, 2ch

Round 3:  Join yarn in any 2ch sp.  3ch (counts as 1dc), 2dc into same sp as join;  *3dc into next 2ch sp* repeat *to* 10 times more.  Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close.  Break off yarn.
Stitch count:  12 x 3dc groups.

NOTE:  In Rounds 4 to 8 your circle will increase by 12sts each round.    The increase is worked alternatively into the centre stitch or centre space of the stitches between fpdc posts on each group.

Round 4:  Join yarn in 2nd dc of any 3dc group.   3ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc into same dc as join, 1fpdc around next dc of (third of 3dc group), 2ch;  *into next 3dc group:  1fpdc around 1st dc, 2dc into 2nd dc, 1fpdc around 3rd dc, 2ch* repeat *to* 10 times more;  1fpdc around 1st dc of beginning 3dc group.   Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close.  Break off yarn.
Stitch count: 12 x (1fpdc, 2dc, 1fpdc) groups and 12 x 2ch spaces

Round 5:  Join yarn in middle space between the 2dc of any group.   3ch (counts as 1dc), 2dc into same sp as join, 1fpdc around next fpdc, 2ch;  *1fpdc around fpdc of next group, 3dc into space between 2dc, 1fpdc around next fpdc, 2ch* repeat *to* 10 times more;  1fpdc around fpdc of beginning group.   Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close.  Break off yarn.
Stitch count:  12 x (1fpdc, 3dc, 1fpdc) groups and 12 x 2ch spaces.

Round 6:  Join yarn in 2nd dc of any group.   3ch (counts as 1dc), 3dc into same dc as join, 1fpdc around fpdc, 2ch;  *1fpdc around fpdc of next group, 4dc into 2nd of 3dc, 1fpdc around next fpdc, 2ch* repeat *to* 10 x more;  1fpdc around fpdc of beginning group.   Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close.  Break off yarn.
Stitch count:  12 x (1fpdc, 4dc, 1fpdc) groups and 12 x 2ch spaces

Round 7:  Join yarn in the middle sp of the 4dc of any group.   3ch (counts as 1dc), 4dc into same sp as join, 1fpdc around next fpdc, 2ch;  *1fpdc around fpdc of next group, 5dc into centre sp of next 4dc, 1fpdc around next  fpdc, 2ch* repeat *to* 10 times more;  1fpdc around fpdc of beginning group.   Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close.  Break off yarn.
Stitch count:  12 x (1fpdc, 5dc, 1fpdc) groups and 12 x 2ch spaces.

Round 8:  Join yarn in 3rd dc of any group.   3ch (counts as 1dc), 5dc into same dc as join, 1fpdc around fpdc, 2ch;  *1fpdc around fpdc of next group, 6dc into 3rd of 5dc, 1fpdc around next fpdc, 2ch* repeat *to* 10 times more;  1fpdc around fpdc of beginning group.   Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close.  Break off yarn.
Stitch count:  12 x (1fpdc, 6dc, 1fpdc) groups and 12 x 2ch spaces.

Round 9:  Join yarn in middle sp of 6dc group (between 3rd and 4th dc)  3ch (counts as 1dc), 5dc into same dc as join, 1fpdc around fpdc, 2ch;  *1fpdc around fpdc of next group, 6dc into middle sp of 6dc, 1fpdc around next fpdc, 2ch* repeat *to* 10 times more;  1fpdc around fpdc of beginning group.   Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close.  Break off yarn.
Stitch count:  12 x (1fpdc, 6dc, 1fpdc) groups and 12 x 2ch spaces

Round 10:  Join yarn in 1st dc of any 6dc group.  3ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each of next 2dc, 1ch, 1dc into each of next 3dc, 1fpdc around fpdc, 2ch; *1fpdc around fpdc of next group, 1dc into each of next 3dc, 1ch, 1dc into each of next 3dc, 1fpdc around next fpdc, 2ch* repeat *to* 10 times more;  1fpdc around fpdc of beginning group.   Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close.  Break off yarn.
Stitch count:  12 x (1fpdc, 3dc, 1ch, 3dc, 1fpdc) groups and 12 x 2ch spaces

Round 11:  Join yarn in any 1ch sp.  2ch (counts as 1hdc), 2hdc into same 1ch sp, 3ch;  1fptrc around fpdc, 3ch, 1fptrc around fpdc; *3ch, 3hdc into next 1ch sp, 3ch;  1fptrc around fpdc, 3ch, 1fptrc around fpdc* repeat *to* 10 times more.   3ch, sl st into 2nd of beginning ch to close.   Break off yarn.
Stitch count:  12 x (1fptrc, 3ch, 3hdc, 3ch, 1fptrc) groups and 12 x 3ch spaces

In the next round corners will be added to start making it square.

Round 12:  Join yarn in any 3ch sp between 2 fptrc posts.   3ch, 1trc (counts as 2trc tog), 2ch, 2trc tog, 3ch, 2trc tog, 2ch, 2trc tog, into same 3ch sp as join, 2ch; *3trc tog into next 3ch sp, 2ch;  3dc tog into next 3ch sp, 2ch;  3hdc into next 3ch sp, 2ch;  (3sc into next 3ch sp, 2ch) x2; 3hdc into next 3ch sp, 2ch;  3dc tog into next 3ch sp, 2ch;  3trc tog into next 3ch sp, 2ch; (2trc tog, 2ch, 2trc tog, 3ch, 2trc tog, 2ch, 2trc tog) into next 3ch sp, corner made, 2ch* repeat *to* three times more omitting the last corner and 2ch.   Sl st into top of beginning 2trc tog to close.  Break off yarn.
Stitch count:  (2trc tog, 2ch, 2trc tog, 3ch, 2trc tog, 2ch, 2trc tog) into each corner.  
(2 x 3trc tog; 2 x 3dc tog;  6hdc, 6sc and 9 x 2ch spaces) on each side.

Round 13:  Join yarn in any 3ch corner sp.  3ch (counts as 1dc), 4dc into same 3ch sp as join;  *(2dc into next 2ch sp) x2, (3hdc into next 2ch sp) x2;  (3sc into next 2ch sp) x3;  (3hdc into next 2ch sp) x2;  (2dc into next 2ch sp) x2;  5dc into 3ch corner sp* repeat *to* three times more omitting the last 5dc on last repeat.  Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close.   Break off yarn.
Stitch count:   5dc in each corner.   29sts (8dc, 12hdc and 9sc) on each side.

Round 14:  Join yarn in 3rd dc of corner 5dc,  3ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc, 2ch, 2dc into same dc, *1dc into each of next 33sts, (2dc, 2ch, 2dc) into next dc, corner made* repeat *to* 3 times more omitting  corner at the end of last repeat. Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close.  Break off yarn.
Stitch count:  (2dc, 2ch, 2dc) in each corner.   33dc on each side.