I thought you were looking for a poncho for the dog! Then I started watching Martha Stewart and guest, and thought "Wow, he is going to have to make some major adustments to that pattern." The look of a poncho has always appealed to me, but the only one I made was in the '70s. It was heavy corduroy lined with an acrylic blanket. way too heavy but got lots of compliments. If you are going to wear one in all kinds of weather, I suggest making it reversible. If you go to look at patterns, don't overlook the costume patterns.