Home & Garden Poncho aka HuG

This poncho is so simple and quick to work up, you’ll be wearing it in no time!

The simple stitch pattern is easy to remember and creates a delightfully cozy garment that you'll reach for over and over again.

Construction
Worked flat, then folded and seamed 1/2 - 3/4 of the way across to create the neck opening.

I think this is the easiest accessory to customize besides a scarf. Simply cast on more or less stitches than I did, and work more or less repeats of the pattern to get to desired length. Aim for a slight rectangle or a perfect square after folding.

Size of sample:
Approx 19" wide x 45" long (19" x 22.5" folded)
250 - 325g used (depending on yarn)

Yarn
You can truly use any yarn from DK up. Use aran or chunky for a closer knit fabric, or worsted or DK for an airier fabric.

Yarns I've used:

• Schachenmayr Fashion Leana (neutral colors)
  Aran weight  49% Wool/49% Acrylic/2% Nylon
• Universal Yarn Classic Shades (bright colors)
  Aran weight  70% Acrylic/30% Wool
• Berroco Ultra Alpaca (Cerulean)
  Chunky weight  50% Alpaca/50% Wool

Needle
US15 / 10mm (or whatever gives you a fabric you like)
I used this same needle size for all yarns.
10mm Crochet hook (optional - for seam)

Gauge in Aran weight
(gauge is not critical - provided for reference)
10 sts x 12 rows = 4”/10cm
Garter Slip Stitch, blocked

Tools
Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Stitch Patterns
Garter Slip Stitch