Crocheted Sweater Poncho

   One day, while searching online for inspiration for a fun crochet project, I came across a set of really cute sweater poncho patterns from Emerald Moon Creations.
I wanted to make one for my youngest daughter, but I really wanted it to have long sleeves. I ended up choosing the third pattern and making a few minor changes to get this:

My alterations were fairly simple.

I used a size H hook.

I also used Caron Simply Soft yarn in Grape. (It took a little over one skein.)

Then, I worked the sleeves to make them long.
To do this, I simply reattached the yarn to the arm hole as instructed near the end of the pattern. Instead of working the rows of single crochet, I continued the pattern until I was at the desired length of the sleeves. I finished off with as row of double crochet and two rows of single crochet, to mimic the neckline. That's it.

The entire pattern is easy to follow for the intermediate crocheter, and doesn't take long to make. I finished mine up within two days. It is machine washable and it is super-cute!