Isobella Crochet Poncho or Shawl Pattern by Kristin Omdahl

This is a multi-purpose pattern because you can extract a shawl from the instructions or continue on to transform the top down triangle into a rectangle to make either a poncho, pullover, ruana or other kind of wrap. This pattern includes detailed charts, schematic, supplemental video tutorial and written instructions.

What you will need:

• 1420 yds (1300m) #3 dk weight yarn
• H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Shown in:  

Be So Baby Yarn; 100% milk fiber; 142 yds (130m) per 1.75 oz (50gm) ball; color Lime, 10 balls.

Gauge:

14 sts / 6 rows = 4 in (10cm) in blocked lace stitch pattern.

Finished Size:

39 in (99cm) wide x 24 in (61cm) long, with 12 in (30.5cm) wide neck opening.

Stitch Guide:

Chain (ch), slip stitch (slst), double crochet (dc), 2 double crochet cluster (2dc-cl), 3 double crochet cluster (3dc-cl),  double crochet 2 together (dc2tog), double crochet 3 together (dc3tog), and single crochet (sc).

If you prefer, you can also download the ad-free PDF Pattern with charts and schematic:

on Ravelry HERE

on Etsy HERE

Suggested Yarn Substitutions:

Hobbii Yarn:

Rainbow Cotton 8/8: 100% cotton, #3 dk weight yarn; 82 yds (72m) per 50g ball; suggested needle size US4-6. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby Yarn. This yarn retails for $2.60 and comes in 100 colors.

Ice Yarns:

Cotton Bamboo Light Yarn: 60% bamboo / 40% cotton; 153 yds (140m) per 100 gm (3.5oz) ball. It comes in 29 colors. The suggested needle size is 3 – 4 mm (US 4 – US 6). I think the drape of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. It is labeled a #3 DK weight yarn. This yarn retails for $2.25/ball or $8.99 per 4 balls.

Annie’s:

Premier® Yarns Bamboo Fair: 60% Rayon from Bamboo, 40% Cotton #3 dk weight yarn; 273 yds per 100 gm ball; suggested needle size US5. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. This yarn retails for $6.49 and comes in 24 colors.

Lion Brand® Coboo®: 50% Cotton, 50% Rayon from Bamboo, #3 dk weight yarn; 232 yds per 100gm ball; suggested needle size US6. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. This yarn retails for $5.99 and comes in 8 colors.

Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop: 50% Cotton, 50% Bamboo #3 dk weight yarn; 292 yds per 100gm ball; suggested needle size US5. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. This yarn retails for $5.99 and comes in 3 colors.

Patons® Grace: 100% mercerized cotton, #3 dk weight yarn; 136 yds per 50gm ball; suggested needle size US5. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. This yarn retails for $5.99 and comes in 8 colors.

Knit Picks:

CotLin: #3 Dk weight 70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen; 123 yds per 50gm skein; suggested needle size US 5 – 7. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby yarn. It comes in 44 colors and retails for $4.99 per skein.

Lion Brand:

LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo Yarn: #3 dk weight 52% Cotton, 48% Rayon from Bamboo; 245 yds per 100gm ball; suggested needle size US 6 – 8. I think the drape and weight of this yarn would be comparable to Be So Baby Yarn. It comes in 6 colors and retails for $6.99 per ball.

View the Isobella Crochet Poncho or Shawl free pattern page HERE