Zeyna Poncho

Zeyna Poncho by Mammino

What is Being Made

The Zeyna Poncho is a crochet cape-style garment designed by Aida Mammino. This intermediate-level project creates a structured poncho suitable for layering, featuring button closures for adjustable fit and styling versatility. The design accommodates multiple sizes through graduated stitch counts, making it accessible to a range of body types.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This poncho is constructed using fundamental crochet techniques combined with textured post stitches for visual interest and dimensional structure. The pattern employs a row-by-row construction method, building the garment from a foundation chain that expands across multiple sizes. The use of post stitches creates a ribbed or corded effect that adds both aesthetic appeal and structural integrity to the finished piece.

The construction method involves creating two separate pieces that are later joined together, allowing for manageable work sections and precise finishing. This two-piece approach provides flexibility in customization and ensures balanced proportions across the garment.

Stitches Used

• Chain (Ch) – Foundation stitch used to create the base of the pattern
• Double Crochet (Dc) – Primary stitch throughout the pattern, providing the main fabric structure
• Front Post Double Crochet (Fpdc) – Creates textured vertical lines by working around the post of the previous row's stitches
• Back Post Double Crochet (Bpdc) – Works behind the post to create complementary ribbed texture
• Front Post Treble Crochet (Fptr) – Taller post stitch for varied texture and dimensional effects

Materials and Tools

The Zeyna Poncho is designed to be worked with worsted weight yarn, specifically Aran weight yarn. The pattern recommends Kartopu Merino wool yarn (100% wool, 100g = 170 meters) in Color K873, Lot No K539, though any comparable Aran weight yarn will produce appropriate results.

Essential tools include a 5mm (H) crochet hook, a removable stitch marker for tracking pattern placement, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and joining pieces. The finished garment features 4 buttons for closure and functional design details.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 12 stitches and 6 rows over 10 centimeters when working double crochet with the recommended hook and yarn. This gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions. The pattern provides multiple size options with varying stitch counts (45, 51, 57, 64, 70, 76, 81, 87 stitches across different rows), allowing customization to fit different measurements.

Pattern designed by Aida Mammino for mammino.com in 2017. Finished items made from this pattern may be sold with proper attribution to the designer and source.