How To Crochet An Easy Poncho With Double Crochets
This easy poncho will keep you cozy and stylish. I chose the tweed yarn as the perfect complement to the simple lines of double crochet.
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And since we’re working completely in double crochet stitches it works up quickly too. With a basic stitch pattern like this it’s so easy to customize this poncho to fit your body.
As written, the pattern includes 4 sizes to fit from bust size 38″ up to 62″. So you can easily size up or down to adjust sizing. And if you want a more tailored fit just use the tips in the “adjustment” section below.
Materials
- 1603 – 1996 yd Brava Tweed* a #4 medium worsted weight yarn (97% Premium Acrylic, 3% Viscose, 218 yd (200 m) per 100 g skein) in shade Chimney Sweep: 8 [9, 9, 10] skeins.
- 6 mm US size J–10 crochet hook,* or size needed to meet gauge.
- Yarn needle, measuring tape, scissors, stitch marker(s).
Yarn By Size
S/M – 1603 yd (1466 m)
L/XL – 1795 yd (1642 m)
2/3X – 1922 yd (1758 m)
4/5X – 1996 yd (1825 m)
Sizing
S/M [L/XL, 2/3X, 4/5X]
To fit up to bust sizes:
38” [46, 54, 62] in (96.5 [117, 137, 158] cm)
Gauge
11 sts x 9 rows (after blocking) to 4” (10 cm) measured in dc.
Notes
- Please read through all notes and pattern before you begin.
- Please check gauge first.
- Ch 3 counts as a st, I recommend a ch 3 alternative like this one.
Skill Level
Easy
Stitches
US Terms
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
fdc – foundation double crochet
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip the indicated stitch
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Construction
This poncho is crocheted in one piece from the bottom up. To make the neckline you will skip stitches and create chains. On the following row you will work into those chains and continue working the back half of the poncho.
Adjustments
To adjust the length of the poncho simply add or subtract row repeats. Remember to make the same change to both sides (before and after the neckline).
To adjust the width of the poncho you can start with any number of stitches. Adding more stitches will make it wider, while subtracting will make it narrower.
Finished Dimensions
Width when laid flat 36” [40, 44, 48] in (91.5 [101.5, 112, 122] cm) wide x 24.5” (61.5 cm) long.
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Pattern Instructions
Front Panel
Row 1. Fdc 100 [110, 122, 134] or ch 102 [112, 124, 136] & dc in the 3rd ch from your hook and in each ch across, turn. 100 [110, 122, 134 sts]
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in each stitch across, turn. 100 [110, 122, 134 sts]
Rep row 2 until you have 55 rows or work measures 24.5” long, or to desired length. If you want a shorter or longer poncho subtract or add more rows here.
Divide for neckline
Left shoulder sts, neckline sts, right shoulder sts
S/M = 37, 26, 37
L/XL = 40, 30, 40
2/3X = 45, 32, 45
4/5X = 50, 34, 50
Count 37 [40, 45, 50] sts, place st marker in next st, count 24 [28, 30, 32] sts, place second st marker in next st. You’ll have 37 [40, 45, 50] sts sts left to the end of the row, 26 [30, 32, 34] sts for the neckline, including the 2 marked sts.
Next Row. Ch 3, dc in each st to st marker, ch 26 [30, 32, 34] sts, sk 26 [30, 32, 34] sts, dc in st after the second st marker, continue to dc in each st to the end of the row. 100 [110, 122, 134] sts including the chs.
Back Panel
(Continued from Neckline)
Row 1. Ch 3, dc in each st and ch across, turn. 100 [110, 122, 134] sts
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Rep row 2 until you have 55 rows or work measures 24.5” long, or to desired length. If you lengthened your front panel be sure it matches here.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Neckline
Join yarn with sl st to any stitch on neck opening. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around neck opening, sl st to first st to join. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
How To Crochet A Poncho
Learn how to crochet an easy poncho with the simple double crochet stitch. This poncho pattern is worked bottom up and includes 4 adult sizes.
Materials
- #4 medium worsted weight yarn
Tools
- 6 mm crochet hook
- tapestry needle
Instructions
Front Panel
Row 1. Fdc 100 [110, 122, 134] or ch 102 [112, 124, 136] & dc in the 3rd ch from your hook and in each ch across, turn. 100 [110, 122, 134 sts]
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in each stitch across, turn. 100 [110, 122, 134 sts]
Rep row 2 until you have 55 rows or work measures 24.5” long, or to desired length. If you want a shorter or longer poncho subtract or add more rows here.
Divide for neckline
Left shoulder sts, neckline sts, right shoulder sts
S/M = 37, 26, 37 (13.5”, 9.5”, 13.5”=36.5” wide)
L/XL = 40, 30, 40 (14.5”, 11”, 14.5”= 40”)
2/3X = 45, 32, 45 (16.5”, 11.5”, 16.5”=44.5”)
4/5X = 50, 34, 50 (18”, 12.5”, 18”=48.5”)
Count 37 [40, 45, 50] sts, place st marker in next st, count 24 [28, 30, 32] sts, place second st marker in next st. You’ll have 37 [40, 45, 50] sts sts left to the end of the row, 26 [30, 32, 34] sts for the neckline, including the 2 marked sts.
Next Row. Ch 3, dc in each st to st marker, ch 26 [30, 32, 34] sts, sk 26 [30, 32, 34] sts, dc in st after the second st marker, continue to dc in each st to the end of the row. 100 [110, 122, 134] sts including the chs.
S/M = 37 dc, 26 ch, 37 dc
L/XL = 40 dc, 30 ch, 40 dc
2/3X = 45 dc, 32 ch, 45 dc
4/5X = 50 dc, 34 ch, 50 dc
Back Panel
(Continued from Neckline)
Row 1. Ch 3, dc in each st and ch across, turn. 100 [110, 122, 134] sts
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Rep row 2 until you have 55 rows or work measures 24.5” long, or to desired length. If you lengthened your front panel be sure it matches here.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Neckline
Join yarn with sl st to any stitch on neck opening. Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around neck opening, sl st to first st to join. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
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