I am so happy present you with the Summer Sun Ponchette!
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The Yarn
I knew this ponchette would need a light cotton blended yarn. Everything in my stash was either worsted or Dk, so I grabbed my purse and my coupons and set off to Michael’s.
That’s where I found Cotton Fair by Premier Yarns. This yarn is an absolute dream! The 52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic blend creates a wonderfully soft and luxurious feel. And the five well-spun plies give the finished project great stitch definition and bounce compared to other cotton yarns.
And the colours! My Michael’s carried 14 gorgeous shades, from bright primaries to soft pastels, and of course neutrals. I’ve made the Summer Sun Ponchette in many different colours for customers, but decided to go with white for mine. What can I say? I’m a simple girl. 😉
A GREAT SUMMER PROJECT
The Summer Sun Ponchette is the perfect accent piece. The piece itself doesn’t keep much heat in, so it is best suited to the warm summer months. Plus you can achieve many different looks, depending on how you wear it. I love to wear mine with the peak off to one side, giving it an asymmetrical look. And I love that, depending on how you turn it and drape it, it actually looks much like a shawl. Which is why it works with a wide range of styles.
You can wear it over a fancy dress for a wedding or garden party, or dress it down with a top and jeans. This piece just adds that little something to any outfit!
My favourite part about this project is it takes very little time to complete. I finished my size M/L in only 4 hours. So if I had a customer message me with a super last minute emergency order I could usually pull it off.
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How Long Does It Take To Crochet That?
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THE SUMMER SUN PONCHETTE – THE FREE CROCHET PATTERN
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About The Pattern
The Summer Sun Ponchette is worked by making a long rectangle, then joining the ends to make a circle with a peak on one side, and adding a lattice-like detail. The pattern is super simple, so it works up very quickly. It is a great project to work on while watching TV, because for the most part, it requires little to no concentration. I’ve written the pattern for size XS up to 5XL.
Skill Level
EASY
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Size 6 mm / US: J – 10 / UK: 4
Yarn
Yarn used:
Premier Yarns Cotton Fair in White
Yarn amount used:
2 (2, 2, 3, 3) balls @ 3.5 oz /100g / 290 m / 317 yds each
Yarn characteristics:
- 2 Fine yarn, Sport/Baby yarn.
- 52 % cotton, 48 % acrylic
Other Materials Needed
- Needle, find one here (if you don’t already have one)!
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
Gauge
Measured with V Stitches (Dc, ch1, Dc in one stitch) crocheted in rows:
5 stitches & 7 rows per 10 cm / 4”.
Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- Sizing info can be found in Size & Measurements section.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
- Ch1 at the beginning of a row is never considered a stitch.
- Ch3 at the beginning of a row is always considered a Dc.
- Choose your size according to the measurements noted above and your preferences.
- A V Stitch is made by working a (Dc, Ch1, Dc) all into the same stitch.
- When asked to work into a Vst, you are working into the ch space between the Dcs of the Vst.
SIZE & MEASUREMENTS:
Instructions given to fit size X-small/small; changes for medium/ large, X-large/2X-large, 3X-large/4X-large and 5X-large/6X-large are in ()
XS/S ( M/L, XL/2XL, 3XL/4XL, 5XL/6XL)
To fit Bust: 33-37” (37”-42”, 42”-50”, 50”-58”, 58”-66”)
This pattern is designed so that the bottom edge sits at or just past the elbows and the peak hits at around the hip.
Size Adjustments
When made with #2 fine weight yarn, this pattern has a lot of stretch and a wide neckline. If you use a heavier weight yarn you will have less stretch and may need to go up a size.
The model above has a 40” bust and is wearing a size Medium/Large.
Abbreviations
- Sk = Skip
- Sp = Space
- St = Stitch
- Ss = Slip Stitch
- Ch = Chain
- sc = Single Crochet
- dc = Double Crochet
- Vst = V Stitch
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
In this pattern you will use the Slip Stitch, Chain Stitch, Single Crochet, Double Crochet, and V Stitch.
To make a V Stitch, work a (Dc, Ch1, Dc) all into the specified stitch.
Summer Sun Ponchette Pattern Instructions
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