This step-by-step crochet poncho pattern offers both elegance and comfort with a unique raglan-style construction. Designed using Lidia Crochet Tricot's Coton Style yarn, the poncho features a delicate drape and a visually striking motif repeat that grows seamlessly from the neckline.
Cozy Crochet Poncho
The pattern is size-inclusive, with simple adjustments for XSS to XXXL, and offers customization in length by adding extra yarn. Whether you're looking for a stylish layering piece or a lightweight cover-up for cooler evenings, this poncho pattern is perfect for crocheters of all skill levels seeking to create something versatile, wearable, and effortlessly chic.
Materials
- Lidia Crochet Tricot "Coton Style" yarn (70% cotton, 30% viscose), color 12 (red), 100g/350m per ball
- 3.5 mm crochet hook (3 mm for XXL and XXXL collar sizes)
- Yarn needle
- Four stitch markers
- Scissors
Sizing and Yarn Quantity
- Pattern is worked in multiples of 5 plus 1
- Refer to sizing table for number of starting chains and yarn ball requirements (XSS to XXXL)
- Use 3 mm hook for XXL and XXXL collar, then switch to 3.5 mm
- Add one extra ball for longer poncho
Starting the Poncho - Round 1 (Collar)
- Make a slip knot
- Chain the number of stitches for your size (e.g., 120 for M, L, XL)
- Join the last chain to the first with a slip stitch to form a circle (make sure it's not twisted)
- Chain 1
- Make one single crochet in each stitch around
- Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet
Starting Increases - Round 2 (First Motif Round)
- Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet)
- Chain 5
- Make a double crochet in the same stitch
- Place a stitch marker in this corner
- Chain 2
- Yarn over 3 times
- Insert hook into same stitch, pull through 2 loops twice (leaning double crochet)
- Yarn over, skip 4 stitches, in the 5th stitch make a double crochet
- Pull through 2 loops twice
- Chain 2
- Make a double crochet in the same stitch
- Repeat this motif pattern to the next corner
- In each corner: double crochet, chain 5, double crochet in same stitch, add stitch marker
- Continue repeating motif and corner pattern around
- At end: chain 2, join with slip stitch to 3rd chain from beginning
Subsequent Rounds (Repeating Pattern)
- Slip stitch into first 2 chain stitches of corner space
- Chain 3
- Chain 5
- Make a double crochet in same corner space
- Chain 2
- Yarn over 3 times
- Insert hook into the double crochet of previous motif, make a leaning double crochet
- Yarn over, skip next double crochet, make double crochet in next stitch
Pull through 2 loops twice
- Chain 2
- Make a double crochet in same stitch
- Repeat motif pattern until next corner
- At each corner: double crochet, chain 5, double crochet in same space
- At end of each round: chain 2, join with slip stitch to 3rd chain of beginning
Finishing
- Once desired length is reached, make 2 chains
- Join with slip stitch to third chain from beginning
- Chain 1 and cut yarn, leaving a tail
- Weave in the tail using yarn needle
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