The beginner poncho free crochet pattern

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Crochet poncho is so easy to mixed and match in the winter season. They are one of easiest to make ever like it’s name ” The beginner poncho”. How did they are so perfect for beginner crocheter to start out your first crochet garment and this is my first easy crochet poncho That I have yet to make!

They are  basically made up from just 2 rectangles! and the crochet stitch mostly use single crochet and chain! See how easy they are!  And the ribbing band I have made it separate and attach them to the poncho body.

I am a fan of moss / linen crochet stitch because they make the garment came out knit like effect!

I had made them use chunky yarn so this easy beginner friendly crochet poncho also super quick to make too!

If you guys want to make it more squishy just swish up  from chunky yarn to acrylic yarn or even a wool blend yarn will do!

Remember when in doubt wear grey! They would go with everything. ^^

Let’s get start!

–   I used   Lion brand wool Ease chunky yarn or for non wool I recommend Brava Bulky yarn from knit pick. I use around 1200 yard.

– 6  mm crochet hook or J/10 US hook size

– Sewing yarn needle

-stitch marker

Gauge:  2 moss stitch  = 1 inch

Skill and abbreviations

(American crochet terms)

You will need to know how to make

-St  which mean stitch

-sc which mean single crochet

-hdc which mean half double crochet

-Blo which mean crochet in back loop only

-ch, Chain

-slip knot

–moss /linen stitch

Finished Size Approximately:

 Small to medium ( Easy to adjust by add more chain to the foundation chain for bigger size)

For me the model wearing this piece, I am 4’9 feet tall.

Measurement.

of one rectangle.

-22 inches long

-17 inches wide

For the width: If you need to make it wider ( bigger size) simply add more chain in even number multiple of 2.

For the length:  add more row.

The beginner crochet poncho instruction.

Pick up crochet hook size 6 mm and Start of by making a slip knot Then make 54 chains  (foundation chain multiple of 2 )

For size large make 80 chain, size XL make 90 chain, size 2xl make 100 chain, 3xl make 120 chain.

Row1. sc in second chain from hook and each chain across, ch1 turn

Row2.  sc in the next stitch from hook * ch1, skip 1 st, sc in next st * repeat * to * across until the end of the row. Ch1 turn

 Row3. sc in the first ch space * ch1, skip 1 st, sc in next ch space * repeat * to * across until the end of the row and make sc on the turning ch. Ch1 turn

Repeat row 3 until your piece measures approximately 22 inches long , Fasten off.

repeat the same process for the second piece.

Making the ribbing band separate from the body part.

Next we will make the band by crocheting them  separate from the body of the poncho 4 pieces.

Pick up your 6 mm crochet hook and start with making a slip knot and 10 chains and crochet row by row the back loop only until you get the length that matches the length of the side of the poncho.

Row1. crochet 1hdc in each of the next 10 chains from hook, ch1 turn (9)

Row2.  crochet 1hdc in each of the next  stitches from hook ( blo only), ch1 turn (9)

Repeat round 2 until you get the length matching the side of the poncho.

Then attached them by sewing using yarn needle to the side of rectangles.

Now it’s time to assembly poncho.

After attached ribbing band to the side of each rectangles then lay  them in flatted on top of each other and sewing the shoulder  by using yarn needle and leave the open neck for 8 -9 inches.

Making ribbed collar.

Making the ribbing band separate from the open neck.

Pick up your 6 mm crochet hook and start with making a slip knot and 46 chains and crochet row by row the back loop only until you get the length that matches the length of the open neck.

Row1. crochet 1hdc in each of the next 10 chains from hook, ch1 turn (45)

Row2.  crochet 1hdc in each of the next  stitches from hook ( blo only), ch1 turn (45)

Repeat round 2 until you get the length matching the open neck.

Then attached them by sewing using yarn needle to the open neck.

Now enjoy your  new poncho!

If you make one I would love to see your creation tag me on Instagram!