Instructions
Free crochet mountain breeze poncho pattern Basics
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- •This Free crochet mountain breeze poncho pattern includes organized steps, materials, and helpful resources for crocheters.
- •Poncho is worked from top down in joined, turned rounds. Neckband is worked in joined, unturned rounds.
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Ch 70 (70, 70, 78, 78, 78); taking care not to twist, join with slip st in first ch to form a circle.
Round 1 (right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in next 2 ch, ch 2, dc in next 3 ch, [ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 3 ch] 8 (8, 8, 9, 9, 9) times, ch 2, dc in next 3 ch; repeat between [ ] 7 (7, 7, 8, 8, 8) times, ch 1, skip next ch; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn—18 (18, 18, 20, 20, 20) groups of 3 dc, 16 (16, 16, 18, 18, 18) ch-1 spaces, and 2 ch-2 spaces.
Rounds 2–8
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Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), exdc in skipped ch of foundation ch below first ch-1 space of Round 1, dc in first ch-1 space of Round 1 (beg dc fan made); *ch 1, skip next 3 dc, dc in next ch-1 space of Round 1, exdc in next skipped ch of foundation ch, dc in same ch-1 space of Round 1 (dc fan made); repeat from * to 3 dc before next ch-2 space, ch 1, skip the 3 dc, V-st in ch-2 space; **ch 1, skip next 3 dc, dc in next ch-1 space of Round 1, exdc in next skipped ch of foundation ch, dc in same ch-1 space of Round 1 (dc fan made); repeat from ** to 3 dc before next ch-2 space, ch 1, skip the 3 dc, V-st in ch-2 space, ch 1, skip last 3 dc; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn —16 (16, 16, 18, 18, 18) dc fans, 2 V-sts, and 18 (18, 18, 20, 20, 20) ch-1 spaces.
Round 3: Working exdc in next dc 2 rounds below, beg dc fan, ch 1, V-st in next V-st; [working exdc in center dc of each 3-dc group 2 rounds below, ch 1, dc fan] 8 (8, 8, 9, 9, 9) times, *working fptr around center dc of next 3-dc group 2 rounds below, ch 1, fptr fan*, ch 1, V-st in next V-st; repeat from * to *; repeat between [ ] 7 (7, 7, 8, 8, 8) times, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn—2 fptr fans, 16 (16, 16, 18, 18, 18) dc fans, 2 V-sts, and 20 (20, 20, 22, 22, 22) ch-1 spaces.
Round 4: Working exdc in next dc 2 rounds below, beg dc fan; [working exdc in center dc of each fan 2 rounds below, ch 1, dc fan] 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) times; *working exdc in 2nd dc of next V-st 2 rounds below, ch 1, dc fan, ch 1, V-st in next V-st; working exdc in 3rd dc of same V-st 2 rounds below, ch 1, dc fan*; repeat between [ ] 8 (8, 8, 9, 9, 9) times; repeat from * to *, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn—20 (20, 20, 22, 22, 22) dc fans, 2 V-sts, and 22 (22, 22, 24, 24, 24) ch-1 spaces.
Round 5: Working exdc in next dc 2 rounds below, beg dc fan, *working exdc in 2nd dc of next V-st 2 rounds below, ch 1, dc fan, ch 1, V-st in next V-st; working exdc in 3rd dc of same V-st 2 rounds below, ch 1, dc fan*; repeat between [ ] around to ch-1 space before next V-st; working exdc in center dc of each fan 2 rounds below, ch 1, dc fan*; [working exdc in center dc of each fan 2 rounds below, ch 1, dc fan] around to ch-1 space above next fptr fan 2 rounds below; {working around fptr 2 rounds below, ch 1, fptr fan} around to ch-1 space before next V-st; working fptr around 2nd dc of next V-st 2 rounds below, ch 1, fptr fan, ch 1, V-st in next V-st; working fptr around 3rd dc of same V-st 2 rounds below, ch 1, fptr fan; [working exdc in center dc of each fan 2 rounds below, ch 1, dc fan] around to beginning ch, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn—4 fptr fans, 18 (18, 18, 20, 20, 20) dc fans, 2 V-sts, and 24 (24, 24, 26, 26, 26) ch-1 spaces.
Round 6: Working exdc in next dc 2 rounds below, beg dc fan, *[ch 1, exdc] around to ch-1 space before next V-st, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 space; working in front of same ch-1 space, exdc in 2nd dc of next V-st 2 rounds below, dc in same ch-1 space, ch 1, V-st in next V-st, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 space; working in front of same ch-1 space, exdc in 3rd dc of same V-st 2 rounds below, dc in same ch-1 space; repeat from * around to last ch-1 space; ch 1, dc fan, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn—24 (24, 24, 26, 26, 26) dc fans, 2 V-sts, and 26 (26, 26, 28, 28, 28) ch-1 spaces.
Round 7: Working exdc in next dc 2 rounds below, beg dc fan; [working exdc in center dc of each fan 2 rounds below, ch 1, dc fan] around to ch-1 space before next V-st; *working exdc in 2nd dc of next V-st 2 rounds below, ch 1, dc fan, ch 1, V-st in next V-st; working exdc in 3rd dc of same V-st 2 rounds below, ch 1, dc fan*; repeat between [ ] around to ch-1 space above next fptr fan 2 rounds below; {working around fptr 2 rounds below, ch 1, fptr fan} around to ch-1 space before next V-st; working fptr around 2nd dc of next V-st 2 rounds below, ch 1, fptr fan, ch 1, V-st in next V-st; working fptr around 3rd dc of same V-st 2 rounds below, ch 1, fptr fan; repeat between {} over all remaining fptr fans 2 rounds below; repeat between [ ] around to beginning ch, ch 1; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn—6 fptr fans, 20 (20, 20, 22, 22, 22) dc fans, 2 V-sts, and 28 (28, 28, 30, 30, 30) ch-1 spaces.
Round 8: Repeat Round 6—28 (28, 28, 30, 30, 30) dc fans, 2 V-sts, and 30 (30, 30, 32, 32, 32) ch-1 spaces.
Rounds 9–24 (Repeat)
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Rows 9–24 (24, 26, 26, 28, 28): Repeat last 2 rows 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10) times—60 (60, 64, 66, 70, 70) dc fans, 2 V-sts, and 62 (62, 66, 68, 72, 72) ch-1 spaces.
Edging Round
0/1Edging round: Ch 1, working in front of first ch-1 space, exdc in next dc 2 rounds below, *[sc in each st of next fan, working in front of next ch-1 space, exdc in center st of next fan 2 rounds below] around to ch-1 space before next V-st, working in front of next ch-1 space, exdc in 2nd dc of next V-st 2 rounds below, (sc in first 2 dc, 2 sc in ch-2 space, sc in last 2 dc) of next V-st, working in front of next ch-1 space, exdc in 3rd dc of same V-st 2 rounds below, working in front of next ch-1 space, exdc in 2nd dc of next V-st 2 rounds below; repeat from *around; [sc in each st of next fan**, working in front of next ch-1 space, exdc in center st of next fan 2 rounds below] around, ending last repeat at ** and working last sc in top of beginning ch of previous round; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Neckband
0/3Round 1: With right side of back facing and working in opposite side of foundation ch, join with sc in base of beginning ch-3, sc in each ch around, working sc2tog in ch before and after each ch-2 space; join with slip st in first sc. Do not turn.
Round 2: Ch 1, [sc in each st around to last st before next sc2tog, sc2tog-over-3] twice, sc in each remaining st around; join with slip st in first sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, [sc in each st around to last st before next sc2tog, sc2tog-over-3] twice, sc in each remaining st around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
FAQ
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Is Free Crochet Mountain Breeze Poncho Pattern good for beginners?+
Yes. Free Crochet Mountain Breeze Poncho Pattern is marked easy and includes step-by-step instructions, materials, gauge notes, and progress checkboxes.
What yarn weight do I need for Free Crochet Mountain Breeze Poncho Pattern?+
This pattern lists Bulky (5). If you substitute yarn, make a gauge swatch before starting so the finished size stays close to the pattern notes.
How long does Free Crochet Mountain Breeze Poncho Pattern take to crochet?+
The estimated time is 10-15 hours. Your pace may change depending on yarn choice, stitch familiarity, and how much finishing the project needs.
Do I need to check gauge for this crochet pattern?+
Yes. The pattern gauge is 2 pattern repeats = 4" (10 cm) (one pattern repeat consists of one chain and one double crochet fan); 5 rows = 4" (10 cm).. Use the listed hook size, 9mm (US M-13), unless your swatch tells you to adjust. Checking gauge helps avoid a finished project that is too small, too large, or too stiff.
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