Carol Pennell

[Carol Pennell]

my I am an experienced crocheter, however when making an adult v-neck poncho in the round, when I tried it on the shoulders were so tight and the neck just looked wrong. I always count my stitches so I have no idea what I did wrong. Would using a larger needle work?  I used a J that pattern called for. Using a washable wool blend worsted. Thanks for any advice or corrections. 

[bgs]

Did the pattern list gauge and if so did you crochet a swatch?  You may crochet much tighter than the pattern designer so yours would turn out smaller.

[Granny Square]

What's the pattern name - can you link to the pattern, or a photo of what it looks like if it's not free?  But I agree, a bigger hook might help, depending on the issue.

I've seen some ponchos/capes that are made sort of like a top down raglan sweater but the raglan increases just keep going without sleeves; if this is the style, doubling up on the increases every other row (or some scheme) at the beginning should help with the shoulder tightness. 

 

 

Edited December 18, 2020 by Granny Square