This poncho is so easy to make and even if you don't follow the way he connects them here, it looks great. I think it could be a little longer on the sides, but it's a fun project! Thanks Mikey!
This poncho so easy to do and joining one side to the other as you go is really good, I'm using the Caron cake looks great thanks mikey you are great at teaching
yes I love the way he explains video, but I watch video first then I stop and rewind as needed, thanks for this great video I can't wait to make this, thanks for making it plus size, Great video
I used to make a poncho like this that I found in a lady's magazine in the 1970's. We just crocheted a foundation chain, joined that to form a large ring, making sure not to twist the chain, and then crocheted in it the round, no joining at all. I remember it started with a v stitch in the center front and back. The finished project was pretty much the same as this one.
I like it and just may do one for myself this fall. On thing I am adamant about is stress points, which will be where you first connected the aqua colored yarn to the brown (4DC). In stead of just doing one slip stitch, I would advise at least two to give strength to the main stress point at the shoulder of the shawl. All the rest of the connections can be as Mike suggest as there will be little stress on the sides. Great work Mike, I love your videos.
hi Mikey..thanks , I just started mine. But I found an awesome way to do both sides , almost like a virus poncho. ..can't wait to see the finish product...:)
WooHoo went to Michael's in Peterborough Ontario today, 50% coupon's in hand and my hubby to, they had quite a bit of Caron Cakes, I got the Red Velvet colorway, two for the price of one. Can't wait to make this thanks so much Mikey......Sorry I have a quick question at the beginning you said you were going to use a 5mm/H hook then when you started the actual tutorial you said you were using a 5.5MM/H can you confirm what size you did use, as I only got 2 balls of Caron Cakes don't want to run out lol..Thanks so much
love this, thank you for the tutorial... I wonder how difficult it would be to add a hood to this? love how the colors set up so well. can't wait to start one, thanks as always Mikey and the crochet crowd group ;)
I just want to point out that if you do this poncho in a round rather than separate panels the stripes will be smaller. The whole point of the separate panels is to have larger blocks of the colours (I think).
Can I use a different type of yarn but still use same pattern?? I love learning from for some of easy to learn from you and every project I've done my friends love them
I Have the lion brand shawl in a ball. Two skeins for my mother in law and two for myself. they are both 481 yards. medium 4. would this be enough to make this poncho?
I started this with Bernat Satin and an H hook as suggested. It looks very small so far. I need a large (width) and I'll adjust the length as I am very short. I've used about one and a quarter skeins so far, does it get wider as you go?
I have a question for you. The last step of the written pattern says to repeat the last 2 rows, working increases as established. Where are the increases established? I imagine that the last row of the panels would be longer than the first based on the pictures, but I don't see where or how the increases are established.
i did 7 rows of a panel then did what he said to do but after i reached the same amount of rows i started going round and it look great with only a bit of a seam is it ok to do that
How do you know how many rows you have when you lose your spot on this? Btw this my first time trying this and I had never did a granny square before I find this easier lol...
Yeah I have put a request in for the updated PDF. I'm sorry. It was brought to my attention last night and I have requested it last night. Still no word yet.
I started out with the 58 stitches and began with the four doubles then the threes with five spaces, three doubles with a chain three then there more but I keep ending up with six spaces on the other side. I have frogged it twice and keep ending up with the same thing. what am I missing? Please help!
ok, what happens if you're using a bigger or a smaller hook? do any of the instructions change? this is my first time crocheting clothing so I know size matters but since this is a bit looser than clothing i want to know what to do...
how would i go about making this poncho for a 4-6 yr old ...im going to be using thin yarn...just need to know how many chains and how many rows i would have to to make it the right size
I'm not really sure. You are changing two variables... The thickness of the yarn, so a hook change is necessary. So it throws the counts completely out of wack to maintain a measurement. It will have to be Researched and Developed to play with the correct chain size to make it work.
Hi! I was wondering if you have a tutorial for the other poncho thats showing on the picture (from the beginning of the video)? I just want to learn on how to put it together incase i couldn't do the crochet along 😳. Sorry! I'm not really that good yet.
Trinity03R6 I would love a tutorial for the initial poncho as well. The originally pictured poncho is from The Lavender Chair and is called "Gemstone Lace Poncho". I don't know what poncho he is doing, but it is NOT the one in the picture that grabs your attention.
I'm really not sure. I didn't design based on heights. I would just do a portion and have her test it or measure it to see how far down the point will be. I'm sorry. I don't have a firm answer. - Mikey
HELP Please! I have started this using chenille with a size 10mm hook which will make a much larger stitch so I can not do 58 stitches, I am trying to find the free written pattern . When I click on your link for free pattern, it leads me to a site where I can purchase the pattern. WT?
To the right of the picture of the poncho is a pale pink download pattern button. It is next to a purple customize kit button. You can download and print the pattern, but there are also options for buying the materials that you need.
They all start off the same. Refer to the written pattern to stop at the size you want. It's linked in the video description. Picture is showcasing 5 XL.
Can't you make both panels at once? 58+58 stitches for foundation chain and then go around and around? You wouldn't have to join panels this way. Can it be done? or its against the rules?
I think I missed something. I did 28 rows and it’s a 1/4 of the length of the photo. Help! :) It’s my first crochet project. Your teaching and explanation are fantastic!
Kind of disappointed. Made this using the foundation chains of 58 (57st) and for it to sit on my shoulders properly it'll be on my neck versus hanging lower how it is supposed to....
This pattern in no longer available on Yarnspirations which is fairly inconvenient since I need another copy of it to finish the one I started. Grrr...
Yarnspirations just updated their website... I will request the PDF for this. Some older patterns didn't make the cut for the new site. I will ask tomorrow.
The neckline does not fit a 5x or even a 3x person. Please measure and adjust your starting chain to fit. A larger person has a larger neck so a starting chain of 58 is not enough.
Sorry that you are disappointed. I did not write the pattern, only filmed the instructions. Did you do a gauge swatch before you started? It's very important when making clothing.
Lauryn Bell pause the video do the work and play again. I watch first and get a feel for everything and then get my yarn and things ready. I've been crocheting for a bit but still need to pause to finish rows lol I need a Mikey explanation though he's my favorite 😁
Link in the video description has been updated with a new downloadable PDF Link for the pattern. thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-cool-poncho-tutorial/
Thank you very much for the PDF
How to Crochet Shaw
This poncho is so easy to make and even if you don't follow the way he connects them here, it looks great. I think it could be a little longer on the sides, but it's a fun project! Thanks Mikey!
hi all. I have started this today.... almost have the front side done.... supper easy... wonderful video!!! I am loving it!!! thanks
Thank you so much! I am a plus sized woman and cant wait to get started making this! So excited! God Bless!
Loving the plus sizes thank you for thinking of all sizes . I'm working on this right now .
This poncho so easy to do and joining one side to the other as you go is really good, I'm using the Caron cake looks great thanks mikey you are great at teaching
Thank you for making the larger size we need more pattern for larger women
yes I love the way he explains video, but I watch video first then I stop and rewind as needed, thanks for this great video I can't wait to make this, thanks for making it plus size, Great video
I used to make a poncho like this that I found in a lady's magazine in the 1970's. We just crocheted a foundation chain, joined that to form a large ring, making sure not to twist the chain, and then crocheted in it the round, no joining at all. I remember it started with a v stitch in the center front and back. The finished project was pretty much the same as this one.
Love this poncho. It looks easy, but I want to do this for myself.
Finally a large poncho for a larger lady ty plan to use this in my later projects!!
I like it and just may do one for myself this fall. On thing I am adamant about is stress points, which will be where you first connected the aqua colored yarn to the brown (4DC). In stead of just doing one slip stitch, I would advise at least two to give strength to the main stress point at the shoulder of the shawl. All the rest of the connections can be as Mike suggest as there will be little stress on the sides. Great work Mike, I love your videos.
Hi Mikey, love the poncho!!!!
This pattern can easily be done in joined rows; I just finished making a granny poncho all in one piece👍 Great video and the yarn is pretty😘
I love this. I am not a fringe person so I didn't add it but the rest I love...Thank you for the slip stich short cut.
first time making my own poncho...too much fun!!
Good
Thank you! I can't wait to make this, I am so excited!
AWESOME I love it can't wait to do this THANKS
Yea! 🙆 Finally a large poncho that I do not need several balls of yarn or change colors!
Thank you so much you've made it in my size can't wait to get the yarn
Love it can't wait to get going on mine, thank you Mikey xx
Love this pattern
Thank you!! I really wanted to make a poncho and this is great pattern. Really appreciate the good tutorial of it. :)
hi Mikey..thanks , I just started mine. But I found an awesome way to do both sides , almost like a virus poncho. ..can't wait to see the finish product...:)
Thank you so much for your teaching, thank you.
I can't wait to start this :)
Finally!!!! Thank you 😊
Yes, go big! :D
this is beautiful
thanks mikey already started it
WooHoo went to Michael's in Peterborough Ontario today, 50% coupon's in hand and my hubby to, they had quite a bit of Caron Cakes, I got the Red Velvet colorway, two for the price of one. Can't wait to make this thanks so much Mikey......Sorry I have a quick question at the beginning you said you were going to use a 5mm/H hook then when you started the actual tutorial you said you were using a 5.5MM/H can you confirm what size you did use, as I only got 2 balls of Caron Cakes don't want to run out lol..Thanks so much
5 mm Size H.
love this, thank you for the tutorial... I wonder how difficult it would be to add a hood to this? love how the colors set up so well. can't wait to start one, thanks as always Mikey and the crochet crowd group ;)
Currently making this... wish me luck, i'm onto the ss part, this is where I may go wrong.
thank you so much for this its great
I just want to point out that if you do this poncho in a round rather than separate panels the stripes will be smaller. The whole point of the separate panels is to have larger blocks of the colours (I think).
Hello Mikey, I have followed your patterns for many projects. My question is do I sew to the end of the 2 panels or just the shoulders
Hi Mikey. Love ur tutorials. Could u give me some instructions for adding a hood to a poncho?
Nice video, was very easy. But the chaining to join while crocheting altogether confused me, so I did two panels 😁 thanks!!
once you have the shoulders connected couldyou just crochet the poncho in the round??????
Can I use a different type of yarn but still use same pattern?? I love learning from for some of easy to learn from you and every project I've done my friends love them
could you please tell me if you could use 2 four ply together
Can we do a chain of 116 and make a 4 corner instead
My customer loves this poncho but wants the scallops from the gift poncho can it be done?
so I cute
If I want to make the neck hole wider what multiples should I do the first chain row.
Hi Mikey. Thank you for all your tutorials got so fantastic at them!🐝 Question what colour of blue did you contrast the Brown yarn?
It was just light blue. It was more spare yarn than anything to make this tutorial as I was doing a small stitch sample.
I want the neck a tad bigger. How many chains would I add? I'm really bad with measurements lol TIA
I Have the lion brand shawl in a ball. Two skeins for my mother in law and two for myself. they are both 481 yards. medium 4. would this be enough to make this poncho?
Hi I would to know it I am making a blanket with this pattern how many chains
I started this with Bernat Satin and an H hook as suggested. It looks very small so far. I need a large (width) and I'll adjust the length as I am very short. I've used about one and a quarter skeins so far, does it get wider as you go?
Hey I'm a beginner 🤗
I am on the back and I ran out of yarn 😫
Hi Mikey, would it be possible to make this in a solid granny pattern? And how to start
Solid as in 1 color?
could you start with a chain of 116 chains and do all at once
Most likely; you'd just have to keep track of where the center points go.
Wouldn't it be 114 chains after you join, since the pattern has you working 57 SC. 56 stitches on both sides of the two V (center stitch)?
That's how I did it when I made this
Please can you tell me how to reduce spaces for gaps on all rows ?
In stead of 4dc, do 3? Instead of 3dc, do 2?
I have a question for you. The last step of the written pattern says to repeat the last 2 rows, working increases as established. Where are the increases established? I imagine that the last row of the panels would be longer than the first based on the pictures, but I don't see where or how the increases are established.
how many rows did u do?
Hi Mikey,
I did the two panels separately. What would be the best way to join them?
Just whip stitch them together. We have a tutorial for that if you need help.
OK I'm lost on how may rows you need for an X-L I can not seam to find it please help!
i did 7 rows of a panel then did what he said to do but after i reached the same amount of rows i started going round and it look great with only a bit of a seam is it ok to do that
I need 2 Caron cakes for this pattern , right?
How do you know how many rows you have when you lose your spot on this? Btw this my first time trying this and I had never did a granny square before I find this easier lol...
Micky I can't download the pattern.It there a problem with site? I go there click on get pattern and it does not take me to the pattern. Mary
Yeah I have put a request in for the updated PDF. I'm sorry. It was brought to my attention last night and I have requested it last night. Still no word yet.
are there any shop in sandiego that I can buy caron cake?
Most Michael's craft stores carry Caron Cakes
I started out with the 58 stitches and began with the four doubles then the threes with five spaces, three doubles with a chain three then there more but I keep ending up with six spaces on the other side. I have frogged it twice and keep ending up with the same thing. what am I missing? Please help!
ok, what happens if you're using a bigger or a smaller hook? do any of the instructions change? this is my first time crocheting clothing so I know size matters but since this is a bit looser than clothing i want to know what to do...
how would i go about making this poncho for a 4-6 yr old ...im going to be using thin yarn...just need to know how many chains and how many rows i would have to to make it the right size
I'm not really sure. You are changing two variables... The thickness of the yarn, so a hook change is necessary. So it throws the counts completely out of wack to maintain a measurement. It will have to be Researched and Developed to play with the correct chain size to make it work.
Hi! I was wondering if you have a tutorial for the other poncho thats showing on the picture (from the beginning of the video)? I just want to learn on how to put it together incase i couldn't do the crochet along 😳. Sorry! I'm not really that good yet.
The pattern is for that poncho. He just made it in a bigger size.
Trinity03R6 I would love a tutorial for the initial poncho as well. The originally pictured poncho is from The Lavender Chair and is called "Gemstone Lace Poncho". I don't know what poncho he is doing, but it is NOT the one in the picture that grabs your attention.
I want to try one for me but I want it a solid color
just a quick question on behalf of my sister how many rows should she make on the poncho if the person shes making it for is 5 foot 2 inches tall
I'm really not sure. I didn't design based on heights. I would just do a portion and have her test it or measure it to see how far down the point will be. I'm sorry. I don't have a firm answer. - Mikey
but how can you continue with one color and end up with full shawl?
How do you block Caron Cakes?
couldn't you double the chains and crochet in the round
It's not technically a square. But sure... :D
Ok sooo I didn’t crotchet the two panels together. Wondering if someone could walk me through how to sew them together please and thanks.
I accidentally did 3 chains instead of 4 at the ends. will I have to start over??
I doubt anyone will notice the different look except your friend who also made it.
HELP Please! I have started this using chenille with a size 10mm hook which will make a much larger stitch so I can not do 58 stitches, I am trying to find the free written pattern . When I click on your link for free pattern, it leads me to a site where I can purchase the pattern. WT?
To the right of the picture of the poncho is a pale pink download pattern button. It is next to a purple customize kit button. You can download and print the pattern, but there are also options for buying the materials that you need.
I, m a beginner and so curious to learn but i need the pattern as well please please
It's in the video description for the link to it. All of our videos are like that.
how would you make their for a child for a 7 year old??
I want to know this also. Did you ever figure it out?
which size were you making in the tutorial?
a 5 X
They all start off the same. Refer to the written pattern to stop at the size you want. It's linked in the video description. Picture is showcasing 5 XL.
seems easier to just make this in the round from the beginning.
Will you show me how to do this "in the round."
Can't you make both panels at once? 58+58 stitches for foundation chain and then go around and around? You wouldn't have to join panels this way. Can it be done? or its against the rules?
Masha, there are not rules. It would probably work out fine. Just give it a try.
I was going to ask the same thing! Did you try it? How did it turn out? please let us know. thanks!
Elaine Kunkle
I tried to crochet both panels at once and it turned out great! No seams.
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I tried it too and it worked well. I think it was faster too.
how do start out for a small and medium poncho
I would like to know the same. Still start with 58 chains??
Well, try an even number of stitches and see if the stitch count works out.
Why not crochet in one piece and increase in front and back ?
You could. The designer opted not too. One piece is easier.
I think I missed something. I did 28 rows and it’s a 1/4 of the length of the photo. Help! :) It’s my first crochet project. Your teaching and explanation are fantastic!
use big cakes to avoid multiple balls
Are you sure this is a 5x????? looks awfully small as I begin and get into it.....hope it fits my lady.....
It should work out. I know mine did.
Kind of disappointed. Made this using the foundation chains of 58 (57st) and for it to sit on my shoulders properly it'll be on my neck versus hanging lower how it is supposed to....
This pattern in no longer available on Yarnspirations which is fairly inconvenient since I need another copy of it to finish the one I started. Grrr...
Yarnspirations just updated their website... I will request the PDF for this. Some older patterns didn't make the cut for the new site. I will ask tomorrow.
Thanks!
The neckline does not fit a 5x or even a 3x person. Please measure and adjust your starting chain to fit. A larger person has a larger neck so a starting chain of 58 is not enough.
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I've done 20 rows with an 5.0 H hook and this is not a 5x! I wear a 2x-3x and it would not fit me. Im very dissapointed Mickie!!!!!
Sorry that you are disappointed. I did not write the pattern, only filmed the instructions. Did you do a gauge swatch before you started? It's very important when making clothing.
I had the same issue. I just added more rows at the shoulder line and it turned out just fine. Can I post a pic to show? How would I do that?
Oh and it took almost 3 skeins.
nevermind I just got it
your go to fast
I'm sorry...
Lauryn Bell pause the video do the work and play again. I watch first and get a feel for everything and then get my yarn and things ready. I've been crocheting for a bit but still need to pause to finish rows lol I need a Mikey explanation though he's my favorite 😁
So much talking in all your videos. Smh
You have completely lost me