Cover yourself up in a cozy blanket, but with the freedom to move around, and you've got yourself a crochet poncho! This poncho combines warmth, comfort, and style all in one. Start with a piece of yarn and a hook, and little by little, you create a beautiful, wearable piece of art that drapes elegantly over your shoulders.
Beautiful Crochet Poncho
Whether it's a chilly evening or you just want to add a splash of style to your outfit, this poncho is the perfect choice. It's not just a piece of clothing; it’s something you made, bringing a little burst of pride every time you wear it. Simple to make, delightful to wear, and endlessly versatile, a crochet poncho can transform any outfit into something special.
Materials:
- Size 4 medium weight yarn, approximately 1,500 yards
- Size H/5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Blunt needle
- Markers
- Tape measure
Pattern Instructions:
Beginning Ring:
- Start with a knot and chain 84. (The pattern is a multiple of seven chains)
- Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1 - Establishing the Square:
- Chain 1, single crochet in the same chain.
- Chain 2, skip 2 chains.
- Single crochet in the next 5 chains.
- Chain 4 (This creates the first corner).
- Skip 2 chains, single crochet in the next 5 chains (This forms the second side of the square).
- Repeat the sequence of chain 2, skip 2 chains, and 5 single crochets followed by the corner sequence around the starting chain.
- Place markers on each corner to make it easier to identify them.
Round 2 - Shell Stitches:
- Slip stitch to the next chain-2 space.
- Chain 4, then work 3 double crochets in the same chain-2 space to form a half-shell.
- Skip 2 stitches, single crochet in the center stitch of the next 5-single crochet group.
- Work corner stitches in the chain-4 corner spaces as follows: 3 double crochets, chain 1, 4 double crochets, chain 1, and another 3 double crochets—all in the same space.
- Place markers on the chain-1 spaces within the corner stitches.
- Continue this pattern around, with shells on each side and corner stitches in each corner.
Rounds 3-36 - Texture and Increase:
- Repeat a sequence of alternating rounds to increase and create the texture.
- Use back post double crochets to create the textured pattern across each side.
Neck Opening:
- Adjust the size of the neck opening by adding multiples of seven chains (if needed).
Finishing Instructions:
- Continue working in the established pattern, repeating rounds 3-6 consecutively until you reach round 36, or until you have reached the desired length of the poncho.
- Weave in all ends to finish the piece neatly.
- For the neck opening, crochet one round of single crochet to give it a clean edge.
- The final measurements from the neck opening should be about 60 inches, as the poncho is designed to be square.
