Crochet Granny Stitch Square Poncho

Here is a crochet granny stitch square poncho pattern to keep you cozy throughout the year. It is a great addition to your wardrobe closet, regardless of the season.

Between the cotton and open stitch pattern, this crocheted poncho provides a layer of warmth but still allows for a nice breeze in warmer weather.

You can wear this granny poncho as a sweater alternative, over a long-sleeved shirt or even over a light jacket to keep you warm in the spring and fall seasons.

And in the summer, it makes for a lovely beach cover or a cozy wrap for the cooler summer evenings. And it’s lightweight, so it’s easy to pack without taking up all that much space.

This crochet poncho is like a cozy blanket that you wear over the shoulders. Really, it’s just a big granny square blanket with an opening for pulling over your head. And the four corners give it a luxurious flare at the bottom. It’s simple, yet elegant and perfect for any occasion!

As for color choices, I did mine in a solid color, but the granny stitch is beautiful if worked in many different colors. You have the choice of changing colors after each round, or whether you want to work it in blocks of colors. Colors are easy to change at the joining slip stitch of each round. You have the choice to fasten off, or you can carry your yarn up at each round.

Regardless of what you choose, I’m sure the poncho will come out looking great!

Best of all, this free crochet pattern is mindless once you get past the first few rounds. The stitches are worked into the chain spaces, which allows for easy stitch placement. Hence, it’s the perfect pattern to work on while watching TV.

Available Size

Instructions are given for one size, adult small-medium. But basic instructions are provided on how to modify the neckline for a custom fit by increasing or decreasing the starting chains. As for the length, you simply continue to crochet until you have reached a desired length from child to adult.

Choose DK Cotton Yarn for a Summer Poncho

I used a DK weight yarn called Nurture by Euro Baby with a 4 mm hook size. It’s a soft textured cotton, and results in a beautiful drape for the poncho. It is perfect for summer projects, baby projects and just about anything you have in mind. I purchased mine here at YarnCandyBargains.

The yarn works well with a 4 mm crochet hook. And yarn that works with the hook, or gives you a similar gauge should work to substitute.

With that said, you could probably substitute with just about any yarn as the poncho is easy to adjust to accommodate a different yarn. For the winter, choose an acrylic or even a wool material to help keep you warmer.

Just remember that you want to have a nice drape for the poncho, so keep that in mind if you make substitutions.

The Stitch Pattern for the Granny Ponch

This free crochet pattern requires knowledge of only basic stitches. I used the granny stitch, but with a few chains in between the double crochets to give you a nice open lace for the summer, or for any season.

The poncho is started at the neckline and worked down, making it super easy to crochet this to any length that you like.

The poncho is worked in one piece. Each round is joined with a slip stitch at the end of the round.

The first round is worked with single crochet stitches. Then the granny stitch is worked with three double crochet stitches and a chain two throughout the pattern. The poncho is increased at each corner to maintain a nice square shape.

Then for the final round at the bottom edge, another round of single crochets are worked.

The entire pattern is worked from the right side, so you have a nice clean fabric on the right side.

Blocking the Crocheted Simple Granny Square Poncho

You will definitely want to block this poncho to bring out the pretty stitches. Not only that, blocking also helps to improve the drape!

To block this, I wet mine down and then laid it flat on the floor on a blanket and let it dry. You can use pins to hold it in place as it dries. It’s a big square project, so you need a lot of space in the middle or off to the side of the room to give you enough space for blocking.