® LION BRAND FUN FUR/LION BOUCLÉ Fun Fur-Trimmed Poncho - Knit or Crochet Page 1 Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Page 2 Skill Level: Easy NOTE: The materials list and pattern are written to reflect the smallest size, with changes for larger sizes indicated in brackets. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow the pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning to crochet or knit. SIZE Child 3-7 [Tween/Teen 8-14, Adult – one size fits most] Length 19 1/2" (49.5 cm) [22 ½” (57.5 cm), 25 3/4” (65.5 cm)] from shoulder to bottom front point MATERIALS • LION BRAND Lion Bouclé 4 [5, 6] balls #203 Jellybean or color of your choice • LION BRAND Fun Fur 1 [1, 2] ball[s] #113 Red or color of your choice Crochet Version • LION BRAND size K-10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Knit Version • LION BRAND size 10 (6 mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Both • LION BRAND stitch marker or scrap of contrasting yarn to be used as a marker • LION BRAND large-eyed, blunt needle (to weave in ends and attach panels). GAUGE Crochet Version 9 double crochets = 4” (10 cm). Knit Version 11 stitches = 4” (10 cm) in garter stitch (knit every row). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS PONCHO STRIPS (Make 2) Chain 26 [31, 36]. Foundation Row Double crochet in 4th chain from hook and in each chain across; turn – 24 [29, 34] double crochets. Row 1 Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), double crochet in each double crochet across; turn. Repeat Row 1 until piece measures 22 [25, 28]” from beginning. Fasten off. Weave in ends. © 1998-2005 Lion Brand Yarn Company, all rights reserved 34 West 15th Street, New York, New York 10011 Call TOLL-FREE 1-800-258-YARN No pattern or other material may be reproduced – mechanically, electronically or by any other means, including photocopying – without written permission of Lion Brand Yarn Company Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Page 3 KNIT INSTRUCTIONS PONCHO STRIPS (Make 2) Cast on 30 [36, 41] stitches. Work in garter stitch until piece measures 22 [25, 28]” from beginning. Bind off all stitches loosely. Weave in ends. FINISHING Place marker on long side of first piece, 11 [12 1/2, 15]” from one end. Sew end of second piece to side of first piece between corner and marker. Sew end of first piece to side of second piece (matching A to A and B to B as shown on schematic). EMBELLISHMENTSWith Fun Fur, work 1 row of double crochet evenly spaced along bottom and neck edges of poncho. Optional Trims Sew 5” tassels to front and back points OR Attach 5” fringe evenly spaced along bottom edges. © 1998-2005 Lion Brand Yarn Company, all rights reserved 34 West 15th Street, New York, New York 10011 Call TOLL-FREE 1-800-258-YARN No pattern or other material may be reproduced – mechanically, electronically or by any other means, including photocopying – without written permission of Lion Brand Yarn Company Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Page 4 ABBREVIATIONS: eg = begin(ning) RS = right side CC = contrasting color st(s) = stitch(es) k = knit St st = stockinette stitch MC = main color tog = together p = purl WS = wrong side *Lion Bouclé (Article #930) is a color-rich mohair blend that combines the textural curls and loops of bouclé with easy care. 79% Acrylic, 20% mohair, 1% nylon. Packaged in 2½ oz (70g) / 57yd (52m) skeins. *Fun Fur (Article #320) is a novelty "eyelash" yarn. Solids: 1¾/50g; 60 yd/54m per ball Prints: 1½ oz/40g; 57 yd/52m per ball 100% polyester. Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes. © 1998-2005 Lion Brand Yarn Company, all rights reserved 34 West 15th Street, New York, New York 10011 Call TOLL-FREE 1-800-258-YARN No pattern or other material may be reproduced – mechanically, electronically or by any other means, including photocopying – without written permission of Lion Brand Yarn Company .