How to Double Crochet a Child's Poncho

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Measurements to fit chest sizes: 21-21" - size 2-4 25-26 1/2" - size 6-8 28-30" - size 10-12 Note: Instructions for sizes 6-8 and 10-12 will be in parentheses.

   Using a size K hook, Ch 74 (84-94). , Sk next st, *dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st.
   
   Rep from * across, ending with dc.
   
   Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1, now and throughout), and turn. , Rep from * across, ending with dc.
   
   Ch 4 and turn. , Except on last row, do not ch 4 and turn.
   
   Ch 2 and turn. , Rep from * across, ending with sc.
   
   Fasten off. , When stitching these two pieces together, keep the sc row at the top.
   
   It's easier to put the right sides together and stitch your seam.
   
   As with joining any crocheted fabric, you have a choice of stitching the two pieces with a tapestry needle threaded with the same yarn or working a slip stitch through both edges of the fabric. , In second ch from the hook, sl st in each st across.
   
   Fasten off. ,,, (optional)
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   Step 2: Make two pieces alike.

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   Step 3: Row 1: DC in 4th ch from hook

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   Step 4: Row 2: *DC in ch 1 sp

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   Step 5: and ch 1.

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   Step 6: Rows 3-10(11-12): Rep row 2.

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   Step 7: Row 11(12-13): * SC in ch 1 sp and ch 1.

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   Step 8: Stitch pieces together as shown in the diagram.

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   Step 9: Make a ch 35"(40-45") long.

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    Step 10: Weave ch in and out of dc and ch 1 sp.

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    Step 11: After weaving chain

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    Step 12: gather the hat around the chain and tie in a bow.

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    Step 13: Add fringe.

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