Bluebottle by Elena Fedotova

Bluebottle

Crochet
May 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
3.5 mm (E)
5.0 mm (H)
1300 - 2050 yards (1189 - 1875 m)
34⅝ (39½, 44, 48¾)” / 88 (100, 112, 124) cm wide
US
English
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The poncho is created with long hairpin lace strips of different colors, which are joined together and folded in half at the shoulder lines. The partial joining of the two center strips creates the neckline opening. The partial joining at the sides creates the arm openings.

This pattern assumes basic knowledge of creating hairpin strips, previous experience with the hairpin lace technique is necessary for the successful completion of this garment.

MATERIALS

  • Yarn: Sirdar Cotton DK; DK; 232 yd (212 m) per 100 g ball; 100% cotton
  • Hairpin lace loom
  • Hooks: U.S. E (3.5 mm), 5 mm (or larger, if desired) for joining only
  • 18 locking stitch markers
  • Yarn needle to weave in ends

YARDAGE

  • 2 (2, 3, 3) balls each in Tranquil 516, Sailor Blue 513, and Vanilla 502

GAUGE
An exact gauge is not crucial for this design. The pattern is written for four hairpin-strip width options 2¾ (3⅛, 3½, 4)” / 7 (8, 9, 10) cm wide.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
The measurements listed below are only guidelines and you can change the dimensions of this poncho following the modification tips on page 3.

  • Width: 34⅝ (39½, 44, 48¾)” / 88 (100, 112, 124) cm
  • Length: 31½” (80 cm)

The pattern has been professionally tech edited.

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