ELEGANT LACE « Crochet bythehook

Wednesday, May 04, 2005

ELEGANT LACE

ELEGANT LACE
copyright © 05/04/05 Dot Matthews

Size: Adult, one size fits most up to 2X

Materials: Caron Simply Soft pounder, 16 oz, I hook, blunt needle, scissors

Guage: 6 sc = 2" and
4 rows measured from the bottom of the 7dc shell to top of sc = 2"

Stitches: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet

Pattern is worked in multiples of 8

Abbreviations:
ch - chain
dc - double crochet
sc - single crochet
scs - single crochets
sk - skip
sp - space
sps - spaces
st - stitch
sts - stitches
tr - treble crochet
ch-# = chain, followed by a dash, followed by a number, refers to a space made by a number of chains made. Example ch-1 refers to the space made by the chain 1,

ROUND 1: ch 80, join in first ch to form circle. Ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 1, *sk 1 st, sc in next st, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (40 sc and 40 ch-1 sps)

ROUND 2: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in next ch-1 sp, *sc in next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (80 sc)

ROUND 3: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in next 7 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (88 sc)

ROUND 4: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in next 8 sts *2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts. Repeat from * around, end with 2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts. Join in first sc. (96 sc)

ROUND 5: ch 4, working behind ch 4, tr in st to the right of join (that's the last sc of the previous round), *sk the next sc, tr in next st, work behind tr just made, tr in skipped st. Repeat from * around, join in 4th ch of beginning ch 4. (48 crossed sts)

see images below for stitch placement

ROUND 6: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *1 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc (96 sc)

ROUND 7: ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join, *2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (192 sc)

ROUND 8: Repeat round 5. (96 crossed sts)

ROUND 9: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *1 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (192 sc)

ROUND 10: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *ch 3, sk next 3 sts, 7 dc in next st (shell made), ch 3, sk next 3 sts, 1 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (24 shells)

ROUND 11: sl st in next 3 ch, sl st in next st, sc in next 5 sts, ch 5, *sk first st of next shell, sc in next 5 sts, ch 5, sk last st of shell. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (24 ch-5 loops)

TIP: Place marker in first sc of round to make it easier to see where to join rounds.

ROUND 12: sl st in next st, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts, ch 3, *dc, ch 3, dc, all in 3rd ch of ch-5 loop, (V st made), ch 3, sk next sc, sc in next 3 sts, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (24 V sts)

ROUND 13: sl st in next st, ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 3, 7 dc in next V-st, ch 3, sk next sc, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (24 shells)

ROUNDS 14 thru 31: Repeat rounds 11, 12 and 13.

ROUND 32: ch 1, sc in same st as join
*sc in next 3 chs
sc in next 3 sts
3 sc in next st

sc in next 3 sts
sc in next 3 chs
sc in next sc.
Repeat from * around.

FASTEN OFF, WEAVE IN ENDS.

NECK EDGE

ROUND 1: With right side facing, attach yarn in any st, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st and each space around, join in first sc. (80 sc)

ROUND 2: ch 1, *sl st in next st, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join in first sl st.

FASTEN OFF, WEAVE IN ENDS.

Posted at 08:21 pm by Dot


	CrochetQueen March 21, 2008 11:38 PM PDT by the way, for all you newbies. This poncho only took 15 hours to make. It only took me 3 days to finish. So get hooking. OHmygod, what's not what I meant. Lord, y'all know what I mean.


	CrochetQueen March 21, 2008 11:26 PM PDT This is a very good project for beginners. I used an I size hook like indicated but I realize that an H size hook would have been perfect as well. I'm a size 12 5 foot 5 and my chest size is 40 inches around. I used Caron Simply Soft in a lavender. It came out beautiful. Thank you , Dot. God Bless you sweetheart.


	leila October 27, 2006 02:43 PM PDT j'aimerais bien faire ce ponchos mais je veux le diagramme


	DD September 13, 2006 12:19 AM PDT what size hook does this pattern use?


	Linda June 15, 2006 01:47 PM PDT As I was copying the pattern, I discovered that if I clicked on the photo it would take me to PhotoBucket and a MUCH bigger and clearer image. Some of the photos on the actual pattern are too small to see the detail, but on PhotoBucket they are very detailed and easy to see. (Hope this isn't a repetition of an existing comment!) LOVE this pattern! Thanks!


	Dot April 5, 2006 07:33 AM PDT Hi Jessica, you're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed this pattern, it's one of my all time favorites.


	Jessica April 4, 2006 07:02 PM PDT Dot, I have made some very nice items in the past, mostly afghans and scarves. I decided to be daring and try something for myself. I can't believe I could actually make a poncho so beautiful. I can't wait to wear it Easter Sunday. Thank you, Dot, for your beautiful and easy to follow pattern. I will definitely refer all my friends to your site. Jessica


	Dot March 31, 2006 07:13 PM PST Posted by tricia @ 03/30/2006 Hi Tricia. I don't see why not. I'd suggest not joining the first few rounds, but other than that, I don't know how to go about making it into a skirt. Try playing around with it and see what you come up with it. Good luck. Let me know how it turns out, if you try it.


	Dot March 31, 2006 07:10 PM PST Hi Jackie, thank you, I'm glad you did too. Hope you enjoy the patterns and let me hear from you from time to time. I love seeing pictures of you completed projects.


	tricia March 30, 2006 09:20 PM PST With crochet becoming popular in clothing. Can this poncho be made into a skirt.


	Jackie March 26, 2006 04:45 PM PST I'm glad I found your site. I copied several of the patterns. they are great.


	Dot March 20, 2006 09:37 AM PST Hi Terri, thank you. This is one of the most popular designs I have and I bet your friend will look great in it. Hope you have fun making it.


	Terri Librande March 19, 2006 08:08 AM PST You are always so generous and this is a lovely pattern. I am going to print it off and make it for a very cold person in my office. She looks like Tinker Bell and is about 2 mos pregnant!


	Dot March 8, 2006 06:06 PM PST Hi Sharon, I see you've left me a message on all my ponchos. I'm glad you like them and I enjoyed your enthusiasm. I don't know how to make them into capes. If I did, I'd have a lot more patterns to share. lol


	Sharon March 8, 2006 02:23 PM PST Greetings! You guessed it. I go crazy for this poncho, Oh please tell me how to make it a cape.? Enjoy Your Day!


	vicki March 3, 2006 07:05 PM PST I love this....made it for my daughter and she loves it too.......very easy and fast.........thank you.


	Dot February 5, 2006 09:16 AM PST Hi Lily, sorry you seem to be having a problem with the size of this poncho. I don't know what the problem might be. Let me know how it turns out using the larger hook and yarn. I'm glad you like the pattern and I do hope you'll be able to use it.


	Lily February 4, 2006 11:05 PM PST Hi Dot! I started to make this poncho using worsted weight yarn, in Red Heart Soft. For some reason, I'm finding that I'll have to do twice as many rows as called for in the pattern to make it long enough for a poncho. I wonder why this is? Your stitches look much bigger than mine. I checked my gauge and it seems to be correct. I have thought about using a chunky suede yarn and a larger hook for a change. Hopefully, that will work! I really love, love, love this pattern! Thanks for sharing it with us.


	Dot October 1, 2005 06:57 AM PDT Thank you, Celeste, I'm glad you like my patterns. I'm not good at all with sizing items, but you should be OK with this if you make the neck smaller and reduce the length, like you said. Using a smaller hook will also reduce the size of the poncho. Good luck with your project.


	Celeste October 1, 2005 03:06 AM PDT I love your beautiful designs! You do very nice work. I am hoping to make two ponchos for my girls and wondered if you would have suggestions about sizes. My oldest daughter fits a size 10-12 and my youngest fits a 5t. I was wandering if it would work for the elegant lace pattern to make the neck smaller for one or both and for my littlest girl, make it shorter by 4 rows so it is not too long. Any suggestions would be great. Also, about how long would you estimate the original design to take to crochet? Thanks, Celeste


	Dot August 13, 2005 07:00 PM PDT Hi Rose. No, I don't have any patterns for dogs.


	rose cardozaName August 13, 2005 06:23 PM PDT yes i would like to know if you have any crochet patterns for dogs


	Dot July 20, 2005 05:23 AM PDT I'm glad you like my patterns, Marie. Sorry about the lack of printer friendly pages, but I'm computer illiterate. You can print the patterns without all the extra junk, if you just highlight the pattern, click on FILE, PRINT, then when your printer dialog box opens, click on SELECTION, and then OK or whatever you click on to print. Be sure before you print that your pattern is still highlighted, or it won't work. You can also highlight the pattern, copy it and save it to your own pc where you can print it out whenever you want.


	Marie July 19, 2005 11:45 PM PDT Dear Dot, I wish you would have printer-friendly versions of your patterns which are SO beautiful.


	Dot July 10, 2005 03:27 PM PDT That's great, Kim. I thought it would. The first poncho I made has a HUGE neckline because I didn't know it would get larger as I worked with it.


	Kim Wyatt July 10, 2005 01:37 PM PDT The neck is fine, once I got past a certain point the wieght of the poncho seems to pull it a little looser.


	Dot July 10, 2005 11:50 AM PDT Hi Kim, I love gemstone! I can't wait to see your poncho. I think your other post is on my Patterns by Dot site. You were concerned about the neckline being too tight. Did that work out for you? I don't know what causes the ripples, but I think I did try to cram too many stitches in some of the rows. lol I look forward to seeing your pictures.


	Kim Wyatt July 10, 2005 10:51 AM PDT Hi, I don't know where my post from a few days ago went. I made this poncho in redheart super saver gemstone and it came out really pretty. Mine did come out ruffley, maybe because I'm lefthanded? I'll send you a photo as soon as a I get one. BTW this would also make a pretty skirt.


	Dot July 2, 2005 05:51 PM PDT Oh, that's too bad. I hate to run out of yarn when I've started a projects. But now you have an excuse to buy more yarn. lol I can't wait to hear how your poncho turns out.


	Rachel J July 2, 2005 04:27 PM PDT I'm using a 4mm hook, and my gauge is 9 sc per 2", so I just made the beg ch a third longer. Otherwise I use 2.5mm hooks, since I anyway don't get all the specific yarns mentioned in the patterns. That's what comes of not living in the USA, I guess... Anyway, I've just finished round 8. I think I haven't bought enough yarn, I'll have to get more.


	Dot July 2, 2005 03:38 PM PDT Hi Rachel, I'm curious what size hook you're using. I'm glad you were able to figure out how to adjust the pattern to suit your needs. I can't wait to hear how it turns out. I'm glad you like the pattern. I try to make my patterns easy so most everyone can do them, and I love sharing them with everyone.


	Rachel July 2, 2005 03:12 PM PDT Hi Dot, I began making this poncho yesterday - my first poncho, the first of your patterns I've began and the first time I'm using a biggish hook. Since I only have 2 hooks I had to adjust the beginning chain and started from 120. This didn't help - after the increasing on rounds 3&4 my stitches wouldn't divide by 8. I adjusted round 7 and missed out on 4 stitches so it should be alright now but I wanted to say that the beginning chain isn't enough, it has to be right for round 9 and that's what's important. Also thank you for the pattern, I hope I'll finish it and wear it. I'm only at round 8 now but am surprised at how easy it is - I thought those crossed stitches would be harder. They are just very time consuming... Thank you!


	Dot June 25, 2005 12:15 AM PDT Thank you, Ginger. I think this is my favorite pattern.


	Ginger June 24, 2005 11:56 PM PDT Hello Dot! I LOVE this pattern, and can't wait to start on it, I have just the yarn I want to use. Thank you so much for sharing. You are a super talented lady.


	Dot June 8, 2005 08:19 PM PDT Thank you so much, Sheila. I'm glad you like my patterns.


	sheila June 8, 2005 08:11 PM PDT your elegant poncho is awesome!!! and i can't wait to try it out, i love this blog, as i have crochet some of your hats and everyone i crochet them for love them, and i passed on your site too so thank you for this blog sheila


	Dot June 8, 2005 12:58 PM PDT Thank you, Darlene. Highlight the pattern only, right click and choose print on the pop up menu, when your printer pop up opens, you should see a section called "print range" where you can choose to print all, or designated pages or selection. choose selection then click on OK. That will print only what you have highlighted.


	Darlene June 8, 2005 12:44 PM PDT Very pretty poncho, looking forwards to trying the pattern. However all those extra pages of remarks get printed off also an not all of the instructions gets printed. One has to go back over and finish the ending of some of the lines. Is there a better way to print??


	Dot June 6, 2005 10:39 AM PDT Thank you, Roxie. You just put a smile on my face. I bet your poncho is beautiful! Thanks for sharing my addy with your friends.


	roxie in oh June 5, 2005 10:37 PM PDT Dot, I made this in red heart's soft yarn in med rose the yarn had been sitting for a while waiting for the perfect project. I wore the poncho on june 3 and boy did everyone love it. couldn't believe that it wasn't store bought gave your addy to several people


	Dot June 3, 2005 02:02 AM PDT Thank you, JoannM. Glad you like them. It's my pleasure to share them with you.


	Name Joanm June 3, 2005 12:12 AM PDT You have some lovely patterns on your blog. Thank you so much for sharing them


	Dot June 1, 2005 04:40 PM PDT I'm sorry, Miriam, I don't know how to translate written patterns to graphics.


	Name MIRIAM June 1, 2005 04:17 PM PDT ITS VERY ELEGANT, BUT MY ENGLISH IS BASIC, SO I CAN'T UNDERSTAND COULD YOU SEND TO ME GRAPHICS. miroenji@yahoo.es I looked for in spanish pages, but I am sure that just there are in english pages like this, its so beatiful thanks miriam


	Dot May 16, 2005 06:24 PM PDT Hi Judy, I guess it would depend on how "tiny" your friend is. This poncho drapes nicely and as long as it doesn't slip off her shoulders, you can make it any length you want. If you see you need to make the neck line smaller, just be sure to have your beginning chain an even number that can be divided by 8. (the pattern is worked in a multiple of 8). If you do shorten the beginning chain, I think you can still follow the pattern as written with the only difference being the stitch counts at the end of the rounds. I'd love to hear how it turns out.


	Judy May 15, 2005 07:25 PM PDT I really love this poncho. I want to make it for an elderly lady for Christmas who is tiny and thin. Maybe it will be too big for her if one size fits all??? What do you think?


	Dot May 15, 2005 05:50 AM PDT Thank you, Jeannie, I'm so glad you like it. Hope Heather does too. I'm especially flattered because you like it enough to want to make it for her. Love you, Sis.


	Jeannie May 14, 2005 10:48 PM PDT Wow, Sis, that is a beautiful poncho. I like it so much I'm going to print the pattern and make it for Heather. I promised her and Tierra (my 9 year old granddaughter) a poncho. I've finished Tierra's but couldn't find the pattern I wanted for Heather. Now I've found it. You're fantastic.


	Dot May 13, 2005 12:18 PM PDT blushing Thank you Christine! I'm glad you're enjoying my patterns. Most of my ponchos are done in worsted weight.


	Christine May 13, 2005 01:32 AM PDT Hi Dot! You are an absolute genius in crochet! The patterns are the best I've ever seen. I have done a few of them with great results. Keep up the good work! I would like to know if the ponchos are done in chunky weight or worsted weight yarn.Thanks so much. Christine


	Dot May 11, 2005 08:54 AM PDT Thank you, Kate. This is an adult poncho and you probably won't have to enlarge it to fit you, but if you do, it's OK with me. Looking back at the pattern, I see I neglected to put a size and a gauge on this pattern. I'll have to remedy that soon. Hope you enjoy the pattern.


	Kate May 11, 2005 02:24 AM PDT This is the prettiest poncho I have ever seen. I can't wait to make it for my daughter and I may enlarge it, if you wouldn't mind, and make one for myself. You've done a wonderful job!


	Dot May 10, 2005 08:38 AM PDT Thank you, Tink. This poncho uses 1 skein of Caron Pounder, which is 16 ozs. There is 826 yards in the pounder and it will take almost all of the skein. I would recommend you purchase at least 826 yards of yarn, even though you will have some left over. Good luck with your project.


	Tink May 10, 2005 03:29 AM PDT I would love to make the Poncho, how much yarn does it take. I checked the pattern but could not find how many oz's to use. Great work , you did it again! Tink


	Dot May 7, 2005 12:29 PM PDT Thank you Cheryl. I can't wait to see your ideas. Have fun!


	Dot May 7, 2005 12:27 PM PDT Thank you Sharon, I'm glad you like it. Hope you enjoy wearing it.


	cheryl May 7, 2005 10:08 AM PDT Beautiful pattern. I just love to see new crochet patterns and crochet ponchos are just so much fun to make. Now you're giving me ideas...


	Sharon V in TN May 7, 2005 01:02 AM PDT What a gorgeous Poncho!! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I am going to make this one for sure. It's elegant and unique. Just what I've been looking for.


	Dot May 5, 2005 09:18 PM PDT Thanks, Sharon, glad you like it.


	Sharon May 5, 2005 08:41 PM PDT Dot, Beautiful Beautiful Poncho !!! The Color is Fabulous ! You do wonderful work. Thanks for sharing the pattern.


	Dot May 5, 2005 07:54 PM PDT Thank you, Vicki, I'm glad you like my patterns.


	Vicki May 5, 2005 04:42 PM PDT Wow, this is gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing all your wonderful patterns. They just keep getting better!


	Dot May 5, 2005 03:35 PM PDT Hi Clare, I think there is something wrong with Photobucket, where I store my photos. The server must be down or something. Hopefully it will be fixed soon.


	Clare May 5, 2005 03:06 PM PDT Dot, I am having troubles viewing the pictures. Help!


	Dot May 5, 2005 12:56 PM PDT Thank you, NiVanuatu, glad you like it.


	Dot May 5, 2005 12:55 PM PDT Thank you, Georgia, I'm so glad you like it.


	Dot May 5, 2005 12:54 PM PDT Thank you, Sara.


	Dot May 5, 2005 12:53 PM PDT Thank you, Angie, I hope you enjoy it.


	Dot May 5, 2005 12:52 PM PDT Thanks Stacie.


	NiVanuatu May 5, 2005 12:34 AM PDT Beautiful design, beautiful colour...WOW you are so creative.


	Georgia May 4, 2005 11:10 PM PDT All I can say is......WOW!! This poncho is indeed...Elegant. A perfect name for a perfect creation. I wish I had two more hands. I can't keep up. ;) Thank you Dot.


	Sara May 4, 2005 11:03 PM PDT just fabulous! Like Alex, I am hoping you are submitting your designs to magazines!


	Angie May 4, 2005 10:13 PM PDT This is so pretty and feminine i am adding it to my 'to do' list!


	Stacie May 4, 2005 10:00 PM PDT Beautiful as usual Dot :)


	Dot May 4, 2005 09:44 PM PDT Thanks, Alex. I haven't actually submitted any to magazines. The one time I inquired about it I was told they want only patterns that have never been seen anywhere before and I can't stop posting them here. I love sharing.


	Alex May 4, 2005 09:34 PM PDT That is really beautiful Dot! I hope you are submitting some of your designs to magazines. You are very creative :)

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