How to Crochet a Poncho
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Crochet this cozy poncho to stay warm and in style in any season. The free poncho crochet pattern is easy and quick to make, plus you can wrap and button it in different ways.
The bulk of the design uses moss stitch and the rows of eyelet or buttonholes are almost the same, but with double crochet. That makes this an easy pattern to remember and work on as you watch TV or have a coffee date with a friend.
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The Spruce Crafts / Mollie Johanson
Pattern Information
The gauge for this project is 15 stitches and 15 rows to four-inches in moss stitch. Abbreviations used throughout the instructions are:
- ch = chain
- ch-sp = chain-space
- dc = double crochet
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- sk = skip
- st(s) = stitch(es)
Notes
- Two strands of yarn were held together throughout the project, which effectively makes this like working with worsted-weight yarn. You can substitute worsted-weight, and use half the yardage. When substituting yarn, making a swatch is vital.
- Turning chains count as a stitch and as the end of each row that you should work into the turning chain.
- To add a fun detail, work in contrasting stripes in your favorite color.
What You'll Need
Equipment / Tools
- US size K-10.5/6.50mm crochet hook
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
Materials
- 3 skeins Buttercream Luxe Craft Mohair Brushed Yarn in taupe
- 1 skein Buttercream Luxe Craft Mohair Brushed Yarn in Dark Gray
- 3 1-inch buttons
Instructions
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Start the Poncho
Holding two strands of fine-weight yarn together in the main color, foundation single crochet 105 stitches.
Row 1: ch 4, sk 1 st, dc in next st, *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st. Rep from * to the end.
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Crochet the Body of the Poncho
Row 2: ch 2, *sc in ch-sp, ch 1. Rep from * to the last st. Sc in last st (turning ch).
Repeat row 2 four more times (five rows total).
Change to the accent color and repeat row 2 four times.
Change to the main color and repeat row 2 two times.
Change to the accent color and repeat row 2 four times.
Change to the main color and repeat row 2 two times.
Change to the accent color and repeat row 2 four times.
Change to the main color and repeat row 2 until the poncho measures 23 inches tall.
Row 3: ch 4, *dc in ch-sp, ch 1. Rep from * to the last st. Dc in last st (turning ch).
Row 4: ch 2, sk 1 st, sc in next st (top of dc), *ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st (top of dc). Rep from * to the end.
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Finish the Poncho
End off the yarn, and weave in all the yarn ends. Block if desired.
Thread your tapestry needle with yarn and attach buttons to the top edge (without the stripes) of the poncho. Starting at one end, count in nine chain spaces and sew the first button just below the space. Count nine spaces over and attach the next button, and repeat for the third button.
Depending on the look you want, you may want to try the poncho on before deciding on the placement and quantity of the buttons.
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How to Wear the Convertible Poncho
To wear your poncho in the traditional way, fold the rectangle in half and button the top edge together. Slip the open section over your head and wear the poncho asymmetrically. You can also change the way you button it to alter the style.
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Wear the Poncho on One Shoulder
Instead of buttoning the top edge straight across, fold the front edge so more than one buttonhole goes over a button. This makes one side more open and you can wear the poncho more straight.
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Wear the Poncho as a Capelet or Shawl
To wear the poncho more like a capelet or shawl, wrap it around your shoulders and button one button in the front.
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