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Looking for an easy summer crochet poncho pattern that’s lightweight, stylish and simple to make? This summer crochet poncho is designed using basic rectangles with no seaming, making it perfect for advanced beginners. Made with breathable cotton yarn and a relaxed fit, it’s a comfortable and colourful layering piece you’ll love wearing on warm days.
In this post you’ll find everything you need to know how to make this crochet summer poncho step by step, including materials, stitches, and free written pattern for blog subscribers.
Summer Crochet Poncho Pattern Overview
The skittles crochet poncho is made from two matching rectangles of double crochet moss stitch (also known as linen stitch) and with a fringed edge there’s no ends to sew in at all!
The pattern is size inclusive from XS-5XL and includes a section on customising your poncho and making a braided belt to secure it too.
⭐⭐⭐ Difficulty level: Advanced Beginner
💬 Hook Size: 6mm
📏 Sizes: S/M, L/XL, 2X/3X, 4X/5X
✨ Crochet Technique: double crochet moss stitch
⚖️ Yarn Weight: Worsted Weight (category 4)
🧶 Yarn Used: Scheepjes Cahlista
🕐 Approx Crochet Time: 5-10 hours depending on size and your pace
👍 Perfect For: easy to wear over anything, perfect as a bikini or beach cover up!
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Things you’ll love about this lightweight crochet poncho pattern
Crochet Summer Poncho Pattern Materials
- A 6mm(J) crochet hook or hook needed to obtain gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
Along with the above you will need the following yarn for your poncho:
Scheepjes – Cahlista, 100% cotton, 50g/85m
You will need approximately 5, (7, 10, 12) balls of: Yarn A: Bridal White
1, (1, 2, 2) ball/s each of: Yarn B: Apricot, Yarn C: Rich Coral, Yarn D: Tangerine, Yarn E: Yellow Gold, Yarn F: Saffron, Yarn G: Lime, Yarn H:Sky Blue, Yarn I: Powder Blue
It’s a category 4, worsted weight yarn which is what gives these baskets their sturdy structure. Find out more about yarn weights and categories.
See my other worsted weight crochet patterns – you might find your next project there too!
Yarn Substitutes
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some options are:
- Dishie yarn by WeCrochet, 100% cotton with so many vibrant colours too!
- If you fancy making this design into a winter crochet poncho instead then I think that City Tweed Aran by WeCrochet would work brilliantly for it!
Tension and Sizing
13st and 10 rows = 10cm by 10cm over main stitch pattern
Sizes shown as: S/M (L/XL, 2X/3X, 4X/5X)
To fit bust (cm): 71-96.5 (100-117, 120-137, 140-158)
Poncho width (cm): 60 (66, 75, 84.5)
Length (cm): 68 all sizes
The summer crochet poncho is designed to have lots of positive ease (be nice and roomy) but if you’d like yours bigger or smaller then it’s really easy to just adjust the amount of stitches and/or rows you work. The same applies for if you want to make it into a blanket instead. Not that I’m obsessed with blankets at all…!
Are you looking for more summer crochet top patterns? Here are a few you might like to try next:
Why This Is an Easy Summer Poncho to Make
If you’ve been nervous about crocheting garments, this is a great place to start.
- Made from simple rectangles
- No shaping required
- No seaming needed
- Repetitive, relaxing stitch pattern
- Easy to customise length and width
Glossary and Abbreviations
- ch(s) – chain(s) (chain stitch tutorial)
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- sk – skip
- ss/sl st – slip stitch (how to crochet a slip stitch)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- WS – wrong side
Stitches
The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:
sc – single crochet (how to single crochet stitch)
hdc – half double crochet (half double crochet stitch tutorial)
dc – double crochet (how to double crochet)
Special Stitch
2dc two below: 1dc in each of the next two stitches from two rows below, working over the top of ch2 of previous row (on first row work into ch of foundation chain).
This stitch is often referred to as the moss stitch, granite or linen stitch too. I have a step by step tutorial of double crochet moss stitch that might be helpful.
Before you jump into crocheting your easy crochet poncho pattern, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!
These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience. You’ll find helpful tips on deciphering the sizing, customisation and more.
Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!
- The ch1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch
- Side tassels are made from ends of rows, so be sure to leave at least 10cm at either end of every row.
Free Summer Crochet Poncho
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Repeat the pattern 31 more times, changing colour at end of each row win the following sequence:
D, A, E, A, F, A, G, A, H, A, I, A, *A, A, B, A, C, A, D, A, E, A, F, A, G, A, H, A, I; rep from * twice more.
Final Row: Using A, ch1, hdc in 4, *2dc two below, hdc in 2, rep from * to last 2 sts, hdc in 2. Fasten off.
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JOINING
With wrong sides facing, line up panels and work a ss seam along 26 sts either end of final rows of panels to join and create neck hole.
SIDE TASSELS
Join the side ends into groups of 3 and tie in a secure knot to create tassels. Use a needle to tease individual strands of cotton out to make fluffy.
Pop over your head, secure with your favourite belt and enjoy!
Fancy another quick and easy project for your list?!
These crochet shamrock coasters are a great stash buster pattern.
Braided Belt Instructions
You can use your favourite belt to pop around the poncho of course but if you’d like to make one then here’s how:
Cut 12 strands of Yarn A to a length of 180 (230)cm to end up with a belt of 1.15 (1.65)m. (You can adjust strands to your preferred length.)
Leaving 18cm at the end, tie the 12 strands together in a firm knot. Place knotted end under some heavy books to keep secure. Group the 12 strands into four sets of three. Each set from left to right is now classed as Set 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Step 1: Take Set 1 and put it over Set 2.
Step 2: Take same set and put it under Set 3.
Step 3: Take same set and put it over Set 4.
Repeat Steps 1-3 working from left to right (sets have now changed position and far left is now Set 1) until approx 20cm remain. Tie braid securely at this end.,
Use a yarn needle to tease individual strands of cotton out to make tassels fluffy.
Thread through poncho at waistline and tie to fasten.
Congratulations on crocheting your very own crochet summer poncho pattern! 🌟 Now that you’ve crafted this fun project, why stop here? See my other adult crochet top patterns, each waiting to be transformed into your next crochet masterpiece.
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