The Chic Moves Poncho features bold stripes, an easy diagonal stitch pattern, pockets and a hood - what more could you want? How about this - it's a free crochet pattern here on Moogly!

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The Chic Moves Poncho is part of the Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird Designer Blog Tour - featuring lots of new free crochet patterns made with this gorgeous merino yarn! Here are some of the ones out so far:

When I was faced with the challenge of creating my own Chic Sheep by Marly Bird pattern, the hardest part was narrowing down all my ideas! But I soon settled on a "one size fits all" poncho. And I had fun combining the horizontal stripes with a diagonal mesh pattern - creating lots of movement in the fabric!

The pocket and hood are both optional - but personally, I love them both! All together they create a cozy warm crochet poncho that's just fun to wear!

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Chic Moves Poncho

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US - K, 6.5mm hook - Furls Crochet

1377 yds Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird (100% Mercerized Merino Wool; Medium/UK: 10-12 ply; 186 yds/170m; 3.5oz./100g)
Color A: Linen (4 balls - 633 yds)
Color B: VIP (4 balls - 744 yds)

Gauge: 22 sts x 13 rows = 7" in dc (unblocked)

Size: One size fits all, model is a size L

Stitch Multiple: mult of 9, +3

Helpful Links and Tutorials:

Chic Moves Poncho Walkthrough

Crochet Abbreviations

Mattress Stitch Seaming

Working into the edge

Backstitch

SCHEMATIC:

NOTES:

If you prefer a stretchier neckline, work a row of 109 foundation single crochets to replace the chain that begins the Back Piece.

For the purposes of this pattern, chains are counted as stitches. When there is a ch-2 sp, dc into it twice, working into the ch sp and not the individual chains.

If desired, substitute a Chainless Starting Double Crochet for the "Ch 3 (counts as dc)" at the beginning of most rows.

Carry the yarn along the side to avoid having to cut after every stripe and weave in ends - see this tutorial for more on how to carry yarn along the side.

The Front is worked into the unused loops of the foundation chain that begins Row 1 of the Back Piece.

Extra rows can be added in pattern to make it larger.

INSTRUCTIONS:

BACK PIECE:

Row 1 (WS): With Color A, ch 111, dc in the 4th ch from the hook (skipped 3 chs count as first st), dc in the next ch, *ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in the next 7 ch; rep from * until 7 chs rem, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in the last 5 chs, turn. (109 sts including chs)

Row 2 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in the next 6 sts, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts; rep from * until 3 sts rem, ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last st finishing stitch with Color B, turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in the next 7 sts, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts; rep from * until 2 sts rem, ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in the last st, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in the next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts; rep from * until 8 sts rem, ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last 6 sts finishing last st with Color A, turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in the next 3 sts, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts; rep from * until 6 sts rem, ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last 4 sts, turn.

Row 6: Ch 3, dc in the next 5 sts, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts; rep from * until 4 sts rem, ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last 2 sts, finishing last st with Color B, turn.

Row 7: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), skip the next st, dc in the next 7 sts, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts; rep from * until 1 st rem, dc in the last st, turn.

Row 8: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), skip the next 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts; rep from * to end finishing last st with Color A, turn.

Row 9: Ch 3, dc in the next 4 sts, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts; rep from * until 5 sts rem, ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last 3 sts, turn.

Row 10: Repeat Row 9, finishing last st with Color B.

Row 11: Repeat Row 8, but do not change colors.

Row 12: Repeat Row 7, finishing last st with Color A.

Row 13: Repeat Row 6, but do not change colors.

Row 14: Repeat Row 5, finishing last st with Color B.

Row 15: Repeat Row 4, but do not change colors.

Row 16: Repeat Row 3, finishing last st with Color A.

Row 17: Repeat Row 2, but do not change colors.

Row 18: Ch 3, dc in the next 2 sts, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts; rep from * until 7 sts rem, ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last 5 sts finishing last st with Color B, turn.

Row 19: Repeat Row 18, but do not change colors.

Rows 20 - 44: Repeat Rows 2 - 19, ending on a Row 8 repeat, and changing colors every 2 rows to maintain the stripe pattern; break both Color A and Color B.

FRONT PIECE - FIRST SHOULDER:

Row 1: From WS of fabric, with Color A,  join to first foundation ch, ch 3, dc in the next 2 chs, *ch 2, skip 2 chs, dc in the next 7 chs; rep from * 3 more times, ch 2, skip 2, dc in the next st, break yarn, do not turn. (42 sts including chs)

FRONT PIECE - SECOND SHOULDER AND JOINING:

Row 1: Skip 25 foundation chains after the last stitch of the Front Piece - First Shoulder, with Color A, join to the next ch, ch 3, dc in the next 7 chs, *ch 2, skip 2 chs, dc in the next 7 chs; rep from * until 7 chs rem, ch 2, skip 2 chs, dc in the last 5 chs, turn. (42 sts including chs)

Row 2:  Ch 3, dc in the next 6 sts, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts; rep from * until 8 sts rem on Second Shoulder, ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last 6 sts, ch 25, pm in 13th ch, dc in first 3 sts of First Shoulder, ^ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the next 7 sts; rep from ^ until 3 sts rem, ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in the last st finishing stitch with Color B, turn. (109 sts including chs)

Rows 3 - 44: Repeat Rows 3 - 44 of Back Piece, break Color A but do not break Color B.

BORDER:

Continuing with Color B, turn to work along the side of the poncho, sc evenly around entire piece working a ch-2 at each corner; join and break yarn.

If no hood is desired, repeat sc border around the neck opening. Otherwise, continue to hood instructions below.

HOOD (optional):

Row 1: From WS of poncho, with Color A, join to marked st in the center of the front neck opening, ch 2 and dc in the next st (counts as dc2tog), dc evenly around neck opening until 1 st rem, dc2tog in last st and marked st; turn. (60 sts)

Row 2: Ch 2 and dc in the next st, dc in each st until 2 sts rem, dc2tog finishing with Color B; turn. (58 sts)

Row 3: Repeat Row 2, but do not change colors. (56 sts)

Row 4: Repeat Row 2, finishing last st with Color A. (54 sts)

Row 5 - 28: Ch 3, dc in each st across and turn, changing colors every 2 rows to maintain the stripe pattern; after Row 28, break both Colors leaving an 18" on Color B.

Hood Assembly: Fold hood in half so that the first and last stitch meet at the front of the poncho. Use the long tail of Color B and the mattress stitch to sew the two halves of this row together and create the top of the hood.

Hood Edging: With Color B, join to any st of hood opening and sc evenly around; join and break yarn.

POCKET (optional):

Row 1: With Color B, ch 46, dc in the 4th ch from the hook (skipped 3 chs count as first st), dc in each rem ch across; turn. (44 dc)

Rows 2 and 3: Ch 3, dc in each st across; turn.

Row 4: Ch 2 and dc in the next st (counts as dc2tog), dc in each st until 2 sts rem, dc2tog; turn. (42 sts)

Rows 5 - 12: Repeat Row 4. (26 dc in Row 12)

Pocket Edging: Ch 1, sc evenly around entire pocket working an extra sc where Row 3 and 4 join (both sides) and a ch 2 at each corner; join and break yarn.

Pocket Assembly: Sew pocket to front RS of poncho at desired height using the backstitch - shown as sewn to Row 26 at the top and Row 38 at the bottom - centered under the neck opening. Be sure not to sew the angled hand openings closed (unsewn portions shown in red on the Schematic above).

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That's how to make the Chic Moves Poncho! The color and stitch pattern combine to give it a sense of movement, and the hood an pocket add extra coziness. I hope you'll give this pretty pattern a try!

And don't forget to check out the other gorgeous pattern in the Chic Sheep by Marly Bird Designer Blog Tour! There are a whole bunch of free patterns already out or on their way for this yummy merino yarn.

If this pattern inspires you to make your own project, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too! I love seeing what you make!

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