Stay cozy this spring with Lilly easy crochet poncho pattern. this poncho will be your go-to favorite layering for the outerwear crochet garment in this spring.
The Lilly poncho is lightweight with cotton dk weight yarn that will make you feel so comfy to wear.
Easy crochet poncho pattern.
This Lilly poncho is my second attempt at making crochet wearable, and I think I fall in love with her/
The poncho pattern is made by crocheting 2 rectangles on the front panel and the back panel with basic crochet stitches that all beginners crocheter are mostly familiar with yeah can you guess which stitch am I using in the poncho?
Well, if your answer is single and double crochet stitch, you are correct! I design this poncho to be the simplest as they can be for beginners.
Let’s crocheting a poncho step by step.
Ponchos, are not only a perfect layering piece to topping on any outfit but also super simple to make.
I will guide you, girl, along with an easy-to-follow step-by-step detail photo tutorial with full video for all visual learners as well.
The front part is made from a mini mesh crochet stitch, which is a beginner-friendly stitch, and all the rest is just double crochet and chain.
There are more free crochet poncho patterns for beginners that I wrote earlier in the previous post.
Need more free crochet poncho patterns to make?
Material & supplies crocheted this poncho pattern.
- I used DK weight cotton yarn, or you can use 4 medium weight cotton yarn would be fine too!
- I am using about around 1,200 yards of fit sizes, small to Large. ( easy to adjust the size. See pattern instruction below)
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Sewing yarn needle
- stitch marker
- Gauge: 3 double crochet stitches = 1 inch
- Note: we are crocheting this poncho loosely, not too tight.
Skill and abbreviations
- You will need to know how to know
- American crochet term.
- sl st which means slip stitch
- dc, which means double crochet
- St, which means stitch
- sc which means single crochet
- ch, Chain
- slip knot
- sk mean skip stitch
- mini mesh stitch
Get the free pattern below or this pattern is also available as an inexpensive, ad-free, PDF printable instant download in my etsy shop. Thank you so much for your love and support. I am really appreciate you.
How to easy poncho crochet step-by-step video tutorial.
Finished Size Approximately: small to large
( Easy to adjust by adding more chain to the foundation chain for bigger size)
For I, the model wearing this piece, I am 4’9 feet tall.
Measurement.
- one rectangle of the front part of the mini mesh stitch. 18×18 inch.
- one rectangle of the front part 18×36 inches.
Simple poncho pattern instruction.
Front panel.
Pick up a crochet hook size 4.0 mm and Start off by making a slip knot. Then make 70 chains (foundation chain multiple of 2 )
- Size small to large chain 70 and 18x 36 inch long
- Size XL chain 80 and 19x 36 inch long
- Size 2XL chain 90 and 20 inch x 36 inch long
Row 1: Sc across, ch 2, turn.
Row 2: then skip the first stitch and sl st in the next stitch * ch 2, skip next stitch, sl st in next stitch* repeat * to * across until end of the row. ch2 and turn.
Row3. now you will make sl st in the first group of chain2 of the previous row * ch2, and make sl st in the next group of ch2 of the previous row* repeat * to * across until the end of the row. ch2 and turn.
Repeat row 3 until you get 18 inches long.
After we get 18 inches long of mini mesh front panel, we will continue to make them longer by using another crochet stitch.
Non-mini mesh part.
Row1. ch2, then make* 1dc in the chain space of the previous row and 1dc on slst of the previous row* repeat this * to * across until the end of the row.
Row2. ch2, then dc in each stitch across until the end of the row.
Row3. ch2 ,1dc in next st from hook * ch1,skip1 then dc in next st* repeat this * to * across until the end of the row.
Row4. ch2, dc in next st from hook* 1dc in chain space, then 1dc in next st* repeat this * to * across until the end of the row.
Row5. ch2, then dc in each stitch across until the end of the row.
Row6. ch2 ,1dc in next st from hook* ch1,skip1 then dc in next st* repeat this * to * across until the end of the row.
Row 7 and beyond. repeat rows 4-6 until we get 36 inches long. and fasten off.
After we finish the front panel, set it aside and wait for assembly.
Back panel.
Pick up a crochet hook size 4 mm and Start off by making a slip knot. Then make 70 chains (foundation chain multiple of 2 )
- Size small to large chain 70 and 18x 36 inch long
- Size XL chain 80 and 19x 36 inch long
- Size 2XL chain 90 and 20 inch x 36 inch long
Row 1: dc across, ch 2, turn.
Row 2: dc across, ch 2, turn.
Row3. ch2 ,1dc in next st from hook * ch1,skip1 then dc in next st* repeat this * to * across until the end of the row.
Row4. ch2, dc in next st from hook* 1dc in chain space, then 1dc in next st* repeat this * to * across until the end of the row.
Row 5: dc across, ch 2, turn.
Row 6 and beyond. repeat rows 3-5 until we get 36 inches long. and fasten off.
After we finish the panel, set them aside and wait for assembly.
Assembly Lilly poncho.
Lay 2 pieces flat, then use one end of the back panel to attach to the front end of the front panel by sewing with your favorite method. pic below.
After attaching the front of the poncho already, we are now going to fold each end to create the back of the poncho and attach them by sewing. see pic below.
Now when you try it on, and it slips off your shoulder if the open neck is too wide for you, this problem has happened to me.
If the poncho does not slip off your shoulder when you guys try it on, then you do not need to do it.
we will sew a bit further up, about 3-4 inches up from the back panel. See pic below.
Now enjoy your new poncho.
Happy crocheting.
If you make one, I would love to see your creation. Tag me on Instagram!
Ellen
Wednesday 12th of October 2022
Can you help? I did use a 4 weight worsted yarn and larger hook but both pieces were still 18x36 and it was large on me. Down to almost my knees and I am 5’2”. How can I make it shorter? I will use a 3 weight yarn next time. Thank you.
Sandy
Saturday 6th of February 2021
Hi, love the poncho. You mention 1,200 yds of yarn. Is this correct? Pricing out cotton yarn for this amount is sooo expensive. Is there a brand you use and how many skeins?
jane
Sunday 7th of February 2021
Hi sandy it approcimately 1200 yard or less , I use about 3 skien of yarn cake.
Colleen W
Tuesday 1st of December 2020
I love this poncho. Actually I love all your patterns. I’ve made several of them. They are very easy but super cute. Thank you for sharing your beautiful patterns and keep them coming 😀
jane
Wednesday 2nd of December 2020
Aww Colleen, thanks you so much you just made my day , now I have start to make a video tutorial on all my cardigan and poncho and also top patterns and try my best to explain the pattern with video and photo tutorial because my english is not so great..
Please check it out on my blog for update for video tutorial or go to my youtube channel. And let me know if you like it. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEGweMgoM8_OC3S534IchgQ/videos?view_as=subscriber
Julie Lefebre
Friday 31st of July 2020
Hi Jane, I am having a hard time with gauge. When I use a 3mm hook I get way more than 3 dc’s within an inch. I can use a larger hook size but I am afraid it won’t fit me after. I am only 5 ft tall and size small normally on tops.
jane
Sunday 16th of August 2020
Hi julie , your guange will be fine with 3dc if it more than inch , it can be up to 1.2- 1.3 inch depend on your stitch tention and the result will be not much diffence about 1 or 2 inch bigger it fine i am same size as u.
Renee
Friday 3rd of April 2020
What color is that beautiful blue?
jane
Friday 3rd of April 2020
Renee, light blue.