A summer poncho that feels like wearing lace and sea air at the same time. Light, airy, with that soft drape you only get from openwork shells worked round after round — it sits beautifully on the shoulders, skims the bust, and finishes in four scalloped points that move as you walk. Wear it over white linen, over a swimsuit, over a t-shirt with jeans. The kind of piece that looks like you bought it on a trip to the coast. This is one of the most size-inclusive crochet poncho patterns you'll find — graded in three sizes covering bust 32 to 54 inches, with every round counted out so you always know where you are. Specs Skill level: Intermediate (advanced beginners welcome — every round has a stitch count and a clear repeat) Hook size: 4 mm / US G-6 Yarn weight: DK weight cotton-blend (a self-striping or variegated yarn looks gorgeous in this stitch) Yarn amount: 1 to 2 balls depending on size Construction: Worked top-down in joined rounds from the neckline, with increases at four corners every round Sizes: S/M, L/XL, 2X/3X — fits bust 32–38" / 40–46" / 48–54" Finished lower edge: 116" / 121" / 126" circumference Finished side length: about 12 to 12½" Stitches used: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, corner shell, large shell Estimated time to make: 12–20 hours depending on size and speed What you'll get