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Try this free crochet poncho pattern for women. Designed with simplicity in mind, this easy crochet poncho pattern uses just two basic rectangles and beginner-level stitches, making it easy to follow even if you’re new to crochet.
Looking for a stylish yet simple crochet project? This free crochet poncho pattern is perfect for women of all ages and skill levels!
Made from just two basic rectangles, this design uses beginner-friendly stitches but results in a modern, elegant poncho that can be worn for any occasion.
Whether you’re dressing up for special occasions, a night out, or keeping it casual for a cozy day at home, this versatile poncho is the perfect addition to your wardrobe.
Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite finishing touches, colors and yarns!
Adjust the sleeve length, make it a crew neck or mock turtle neck, the choice is yours with this crochet cape!
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Crochet Poncho Pattern From Rectangle Design Process
If you’re looking for a crochet project that’s both beginner-friendly and effortlessly stylish, this free crochet poncho pattern is the perfect fit!
Designed with simplicity in mind, this pattern uses just two basic rectangles and beginner-level stitches, making it easy to follow even if you’re new to crochet.
But don’t let its simplicity fool you – the finished poncho is sleek, modern, and perfect for a variety of occasions.
Whether you’re heading out for a casual day or dressing up for an evening out, this versatile poncho can easily elevate your look.
The relaxed drape, clean lines, and endless customization options in terms of colors and yarns make it a must-have piece for any wardrobe.
Get ready to crochet your new favorite outfit!
Yarn I Used For Blakeley Crochet Poncho Pattern From Rectangle
For this gorgeous crochet poncho from rectangle I used two different yarns held together. Heatherly worsted weight yarn with Aloft which is a lace weight mohair yarn.
The combination of both yarns not only gives this poncho a cozy comfort, it also makes it super stylish.
The mohair yarn creates a subtle haze to the finished project.
There are plenty of suitable alternatives you could choose from. Here are a few I have picked:
Heatherly Yarn Alternatives:
- Brava 500 – hard-wearing medium-weight yarn that works wonders for projects where durability and easy care is a must.
- Paintbox Yarns Wool Blend Worsted – brings you the rich texture and feeling of wool with the versatility of acrylic. It’s also machine washable at 30 making it perfectly practical too.
- Cascade Pacific – is a worsted-weight acrylic and superwash merino wool mix that’s sure to become a firm favourite for your stash. Once in a while, a yarn comes along with all the properties of a dream – super soft, super warm, a dream on the hook, and it can be washed and tumbled.
- Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool – is a hugely popular, super-soft acrylic and wool-blend yarn. It comes in big value 400g balls and is machine washable for practical day-to-day items.
Aloft Yarn Alternatives:
Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk – is a combination of the finest kid mohair and silk. Few yarns beat its fuzzy delicacy; its gossamer weight will create beautiful makes. It looks spectacular used in textured pieces with other yarns, or on its own.
Rowan Kidsilk Haze – the blend of super kid mohair and fine silk gives Rowan Kidsilk Haze its beautiful halo and versatility.
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Crochet Poncho Pattern From Rectangle Free Crochet Pattern
Materials
- Heatherly (worsted weight; 80% acrylic, 20% merino wool; 218 yds /200m per 100g /3.5 oz hank) in Butter
- Aloft (lace weight; 72% Super kid mohair, 28% silk; 260 yds /238m per 25g/0.9 oz ball) in Oat
- For yarn quantities please see table below
- 7 mm hook size
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Blocking T-pins
- Blocking Mats
Stitches And Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)
ch- chain stitch
hdc- half double crochet
hdc blo- half double crochet worked through back loop only
hdc flo- half double crochet worked through front loop only
dc- double crochet
FPdc- front post double crochet
BPdc- back post double crochet
Tension/Gauge Swatch
12 sts x 7 rows measures 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inch
Please note: you will need the yarn from your swatch for the main project, do not cut yarn.
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Pattern Notes
- the poncho is constructed from 2 simple rectangles that are crocheted separately using basic stitches. as you are crocheting a simple rectangle, you can use this easy crochet pattern and adjust the size of your poncho easily
- you will hold both strands of yarn together – worsted yarn weight and a strand of mohair lace
- once finished, the rectangles are crocheted together leaving spaces for the neckline and two sleeves
- the sleeves are worked straight onto the main body in joined rounds using basic crochet stitches
- they use front and back post double crochet creating a mock ribbed effect
- the poncho is then finished off with a neckline
- neckline uses front and back post double crochet to create a mock ribbed effect to match the sleeves
- the neckline is completely customisable for custom fit
- the great thing is you can work up as many rounds as you wish for different sizes – crew neck or mock turtle neck
- work a few rounds for a crew neck, or keep working until the neck is tall enough for a large size mock turtle neck
Finished Sizes & Measurements
Blakeley Crochet Poncho Pattern From Rectangle Free Written Pattern
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MAIN BODY RECTANGLE (make 2)
The pattern is written out in sizes as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).
Chain 57 (59, 59, 61, 61, 63, 63, 65, 65).
Row 1: starting in 3rd ch from the hook (first 2 ch counts as a st), 1 hdc in each ch across, turn. [56 (58, 58, 60, 60, 62, 62, 64, 64) hdc]
Row 2: 1 ch (doesn’t count as a st here and throughout), 1 hdc in same st, (1 hdc blo in next, 1 hdc flo in next) repeat across until last st, 1 hdc in last st, turn. [56 (58, 58, 60, 60, 62, 62, 64, 64) hdc]
Repeat Row 2 until you have 56 (57, 59, 62, 63, 64, 64, 66, 66) rows in total. Fasten off.
Making Up The Crochet Poncho
Line up the rectangles together making sure that the foundation chains are NOT on the same side together.
Counting rows across the longer edge of the rectangle, find the middle of the fabric by counting 28 (28, 29, 31, 31, 32, 32, 33, 33) rows from one edge.
Place a stitch marker in the space between the rows (the middle) for sizes XS (L, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).
For sizes S, M, XL place st marker around end st of next row (the middle row).
For sizes XS (L, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) counting from the stitch marker you have just placed, count 10 rows to the left, PM in space between rows and 10 rows to the right, PM in space between rows.
You will have 20 rows on each panel marked out.
Remove the middle stitch marker.
For sizes S, M, XL counting from the stitch marker you have just placed, count 9 rows to the left, PM in space between rows and 9 rows to the right, PM in space between rows.
You will have 19 rows on each panel marked out.
Remove the middle stitch marker.
Repeat on both rectangles.
You have now marked out the neckline for your poncho.
Marking Out Arm Openings
Line up the rectangles and join yarn at any stitch marker through both rectangles.
Using a crochet hook and single crochet stitches, crochet the two rectangles together from the stitch marker towards the edge. Avoid using a slip stitch as it doesn’t create a flexible seam. Alternatively, you can use a needle and mattress stitch for a seamless look.
Repeat on both sides to create the shoulder seams. Fasten off.
Counting down the side of the rectangles, mark out 20 sts on each the front and back rectangle. This will form your arm opening.
Join yarn in next st and crochet the sides together.
Repeat on both sides. Fasten off.
You have now created the main body of your poncho with neck and arm openings.
NECKLINE
For the neckline, you will be working around the end stitches of each row around the neck opening in joined rounds.
Join yarn in the first st on the side of the neckline.
Evenly distribute 80 (76, 76, 80, 76, 80, 80, 80, 80) sts around the neck opening, working 2 sts around each end st of rows.
Rnd 1: 2 ch (counts as first hdc), work hdc across the front panel, then work hdc across the back panel, sl st to top of beginning 2 ch to join.
[80 (76, 76, 80, 76, 80, 80, 80, 80) sts]
Rnd2: 2 ch (doesn’t count as a st), 1 FPdc around the begging 2 ch from previous round, 1 BPdc around next st, (1 FPdc around next st, 1 BPdc around next st) repeat around, sl st to top of first FPdc.
[80 (76, 76, 80, 76, 80, 80, 80, 80) sts]
Rnd 3: 2 ch (doesn’t count as a st), starting with the st at the bottom of 2 ch (1 FPdc, 1 BPdc) repeat around, sl st to top of first FPdc to join.
[80 (76, 76, 80, 76, 80, 80, 80, 80) sts]
Repeat Rnd 3 another 2 times for crew neckline.
For mock turtle neckline, repeat Rnd 3 another 12 times or until you reach the desired length.
Fasten off.
SLEEVES (repeat on both sides)
Join yarn in the underarm.
Rnd 1: 3 ch (counts as first dc), 1 dc in each st around the arm opening, sl st to top of beginning 3 ch to join.
[40 sts]
Rnd 2: 2 ch (doesn’t count as a st), 1 FPdc around the beginning 3 ch from previous round, 1 BPdc around next st, (1 FPdc around next st, 1 BPdc around next st) repeat around, sl st to top of first FPdc.
[40 sts]
Rnd 3: 2 ch (doesn’t count as a st), starting with the st at the bottom of 2 ch (1 FPdc, 1 BPdc) repeat around, sl st to top of first FPdc to join.
[40 sts]
Repeat Rnd 3 another 12 times or until you reach the desired length.
Fasten off.
Sew in all ends.
Brenna Cowl & Brooklyn Hat Matching Crochet Set
Brenna Cowl is a fun crochet project that is so easy to make yet so stylish to wear! Why not make a matching set with the Brooklyn Hat?
Brooklyn hat is a simple hat made from a rectangle-shaped fabric and uses the same stitch pattern as the cowl!
Check out How To Crochet An Easy Hat From A Rectangle Pattern.
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