ONE SIZE FITS ALL

3–4oz. Pull-skeins Jack Frost Wintuk knitting worsted type yarn

“K” crochet hook

CHAIN 160 (LOOSELY)

Row 1: 1 dc in 7th ch, * ch 2, 1 dc in 3rd chain, repeat from * to end of row.

Row 2: Chain 5, turn, 1 dc in the dc of the row below, * ch 2, 1 dc in the next dc, repeat from * to end of row (DO NOT PUT A DOUBLE IN THE CH 5 SPACE, YOU WILL HAVE ONE BLOCK LESS EVERY ROW.)

Repeat Row 2 for Pattern.
Work even in pattern until 10 blocks remain. End off.

Work a shell stitch border on top ONLY as follows: * 1 sc in block, 5 dc in next block, repeat from * to end.

FRINGE the other 2 sides. To make fringe, wrap yarn around a 6″ cardboard. Cut 1 end. Hold 6 pieces together and make a slip knot in each block.

The Gypsy Vest Accessory Book III by Jack Frost (the yarn people), Vol. 77, 1970

ONE SIZE FITS ALL

GAUGE: 5-1/2 stitches to 2 inches.

MATERIALS:
2–4 oz pull skeins 3 different colors–Jack Front Wintuk Knitting Worsted type (use yarn double)
OR
8–4 oz pull skeins Jack Frost Wintuk Bulky (use single)
“K” crochet hook

NOTE: Keep in mind that a poncho has 4 points (front & back) and 2 shoulder points. You are working from the TOP down.

CHAIN 56. Join with a slip st to make a circle.
Row 1: Ch 3, * 3 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 13 ch sts, repeat from * twice. 3 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the last 12 sts. Join with a slip st to the top of ch 3.

Row 2: Slip st across 1 st, ch 3, 5 dc in the next st. (This will be the center stitch of the back point, and all increases will always be made in the center st of the previous increases.) 1 dc in each of the next 15 sts, 3 dc in the next st (center of shoulder point), 1 dc in each of next 15 sts, 5 dc I n next st (center of front point) 1 dc in each of next 15 sts, 3 dc in the next st (center of shoulder point) 1 dc in each of the last 14 sts. Join with a slip stitch to the top of ch 3. (Always join end of row with a slip stitch to the top of ch 3.)

Row 3: Slip st across 2 sts, ch 3; continuing in pattern, work 3 dc in each center st of the four points.

Row 4: Slip st across 1 st, ch 3; continuing in pattern, work 5 dc in the center st of back and front points, and 3 dc in the center of shoulder points. (This will make your front and back points longer.)

REPEAT ROW 3 & 4 until Poncho is a total of 22 rows

Put Fringe around bottom. Work 2 rows of sc around neck to finish. Block if necessary with a damp cloth..

The Gypsy Vest Accessory Book III by Jack Frost (the yarn people), Vol. 77, 1970

ONE SIZE FITS ALL

3–4oz. Pull-skeins Jack Frost Wintuk knitting worsted type yarn

“K” crochet hook

CHAIN 220

Row 1: 1 dc in the 4th ch, * ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in the next ch, repeat from * across.

Row 2: Ch 4, turn, 1 dc under ch 1 space, * ch 1, 1 dc under next ch 1 space, repeat from * across, ending ch 1, 1 dc under ch 4 space.

REPEAT ROW 2 FOR PATTERN.
Work even for a total of 22 rows.

LAST ROW: Ch 5, 1 sc in space, * ch 5, 1 sc in the next space, repeat from * around entire piece.

FINISHING: Gather ends together. Make 2 tassels by wrapping yarn around a 10″ piece of cardboard. Slide off cardboard. Tie one end with a separate piece of yarn and attach to gathered end. With a separate piece of yarn, tie tassel together 1″ below end.

Block if necessary.

The Gypsy Vest Accessory Book III by Jack Frost (the yarn people), Vol. 77, 1970

ONE SIZE FITS ALL

3–4oz pull skeins, Jack Frost Knitting Worsted type — “K” Crochet Hook

CHAIN 78. Join with slip st.

Row 1: Ch 3, 1 dc in 2nd ch, * ch 1, 1 dc in 2nd ch, repeat from * to end, ending in ch 1. Join with a slip st to second ch of the ch 3.

Row 2: Slip stitch in the next chain, ch 3, 1 dc under ch 1 space, * ch 1, 1 dc under next ch 1 space, repeat from * to end, ending in ch 1, 1 slip st in second ch of the ch 3.

Row 3: Increase Row. Repeat row 2 for PATTERN, working 2 dc (with ch 1 in between) in every 3rd space.

Row 4: Work even in pattern.

Row 5: Repeat row 3.

Repeat last 2 rows ONCE.
Work even in PATTERN for 6 rows.
Work an INCREASE ROW, increasing in every 10th space.
Work even in pattern for 3 rows.
Work an increase row increasing every 10th space.
Work even in pattern for 7 rows.
End off.

FINISHING: Work 1 row of dc around neck, working 2 dc in each block.

FRINGE: Wrap yarn around a 9″ cardboard. Cut at one end. Holding 6 pieces together, make a slip knot in each block.

The Gypsy Vest Accessory Book III by Jack Frost (the yarn people), Vol. 77, 1970