Sampler Poncho Crochet-a-Long (CAL)

Welcome to the Sampler Poncho CAL!

Event dates: July 4, 2022 – August 29, 2022

This is my first time hosting a crochet-a-long (CAL) and I am so excited!

It is something I have been wanting to try for years, but have been totally scared to do. 😂

So, I decided to ease myself into by asking 23 of my fellow crochet friends and designers to join me in creating some beautiful squares that can be assembled into a simple, but stylish poncho.

Each square is unique and uses a particular crochet stitch or stitch pattern, so this is a really fun way to learn a new stitch/stitch pattern or to practice the ones you may already know!

Here’s how it works:

• Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between the dates of July 4, 2022 – August 29, 2022 one square pattern by will be released. That’s 3 squares each week.

• You will come here (the roundup/informational page) to get the coupon code (if there is one) and click on the black “Get pattern” button to go to the designer’s website.

• Once you are on the designer’s website, look for and click on the button below. It takes you to where the pattern can be downloaded. If it is Ravelry, you will need to apply the coupon code before checkout. If it is hosted on the designer’s website, there will be instructions to guide you.

• On the final day of the event (August 29th), come here to get the poncho assembly instructions.

That’s it! Super easy and super fun!

Poncho Sizing

Each PDF provides instructions for a 7″x7″ square and an 8″X8″ square. The poncho can be made in two sizes – small and large – that works for all sizes XS – 5X. Thus, it is a “two-sizes fit all” project.

***You will need to duplicate 6 squares of your choice to assemble the poncho. So, make one each of 18 squares in the CAL and make 2 each of 6 squares in the CAL for a total of 30 squares.

Extra small (XS), Small (S), Medium (M), and Large (L) = Small Poncho; make 30 – 7″ x 7″ squares.

Small Poncho finished dimensions are 32″ from shoulder to tip not including trim. Arm length is 20″ not including trim.

Extra large (XL), 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X = Large Poncho; make 30 – 8″ x 8″ squares.

Large Poncho finished dimensions are 36″ from should to tip not including trim. Arm length is 23″ not including trim.

NOTE: Trim adds approximately 0.5″ around bottom of the poncho and around the neckline of the poncho.

***Construction and Sizing Schematics will be provided on the final day (August 29, 2022) and are provided in the pattern bundle (see below).

Don’t want to wait until August 29th to complete your Sampler Poncho?

No problem! We’ve bundled all the square patterns together, along with the poncho assembly instructions, and have made it available to you in the Sampler Poncho pattern bundle.

Click on the button below

Materials needed for the Sampler Poncho CAL.

Recommended yarn

You may use any medium 4 worsted weight yarn for this project. I used the following:

Yarnspirations Red Heart Super Saver, medium 4 worsted weight, 100% acrylic, 364 yds / 333 m, 7 oz / 198 g.

Colors: Real Teal, Charcoal, & Aran – 2 skeins for Small & Large Poncho Sizes

Total yardage per color: 728 yds / 666 m

Yarnspirations Red Heart Super Saver, medium 4 worsted weight, 100% acrylic, 236 yds / 215 m, 5 oz / 141 g.

Total poncho yardage: 2656 yds / 2428 m to 2892 yds / 2643 m.

Colors: Grey Heather – 2 skeins for Small Poncho & 3 skeins for Large Poncho.

Total yardage: 472 yds / 430 m to 708 yds / 645 m.

Total poncho yardage: 2656 yds / 2428 m to 2892 yds / 2643 m.

Other materials

• Crochet Hook sizes US 7/4.50 to US H/5.50 mm or whatever hook is necessary to obtain the correct gauge for each square.
• Measuring tape
• Stitch markers (optional)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends