Colour pop, texture, flattering boat neck and drape - hook up this crochet poncho for your wardrobe stat! Wear over a top to keep the chill off or layer over a turtle neck or roll neck for maximum winter warmth.

The gorgeous texture is created from a variety of stiches, all explained in the PDF pattern, while the rectangular shape keeps things simple and modern – a great first step into crochet garments if you’re a beginner, or just a fun way to add colour to your wardrobe.

It’s inspired by the silvery grey and bright yellow colour combinations, and interesting textures of lichen found on tree bark.

Skill level: Beginner with some experience. You will need to know chain, slip stiches, double crochet and treble crochet stitches (single and double crochet in US terms).

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Poncho width: 90 (100, 110.5, 120.5, 130.5, 141, 151, 162, 173) cm designed to fit with 20cm positive ease.

Materials needed:
DK yarn: 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10) x 100g balls in main colour
1 x 100g ball in contrast colour
4.5mm crochet hook
Needle
Scissors
2 x stitch markers

Pattern includes: Full written instructions in both UK and US terms, and step-by-step photographs. Note: you will need to know how to complete chain, slip stitches and double crochet and treble crochet stitches (single and double crochet in US terms).

Originally published in Crochet Now magazine issue 51 as the High Note Poncho, I’ve changed its name back to fit its original inspiration.