Simple Summer Poncho Crochet Pattern
The simple summer poncho crochet pattern was designed with summer in mind. However, it can be worn in any type of weather to add a touch of warmth. The crochet poncho works up fairly quickly due to the open stitch that is used. It’s easy to adjust in size, and you can wear it two ways for a completely different look, as shown below.
Also, choose your yarn. I’ve included instructions for a cotton version, followed by an acrylic version using Red Heart Super Saver.
If you love this square look in a poncho pattern, you might also enjoy this light summer poncho pattern.
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Choose Your Yarn
For my first version of this simple, yet elegant poncho pattern, I used Red Heart Super Saver Ombre yarn. The yarn was provided by Red Heart. They sent me one skein, which was just enough for a nice summer poncho for myself. The length is not very long, but I’m short, so it worked out well for me. If you want to make it longer, you will need at least two skeins of this yarn.
A little about this yarn… I really enjoyed working with this yarn. It was easy to work with, and I enjoyed how the colors changed as I crocheted.
I wanted to rework this poncho in a cotton yarn, but I couldn’t find one I liked from Red Heart, and so I went with Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton. I really like how it turned out, especially after blocking.
Choose your favorite summer cotton and make adjustments (if needed) for the neck opening in multiples of 8. As for the length, simply continue in pattern until you reach it. More detailed sizing notes are provided within the pattern.
I’ve included instructions for both yarns, and also a baby-sized poncho.
Simple Summer Poncho Crochet Pattern Information
Skill Level: Easy
Materials
- Yarn: Lion Brand Yarns – 24/7 Cotton (Medium, #4; 100% Mercerized Cotton; 3.5oz/100g; 186yds/170m) 7 balls.
- Crochet Hook: I/9-5.50mm
Measurements
- Gauge before blocking: 12 sc = 4″.
- Gauge After blocking: 9 sc = 4″.
- Finished Size: Adult Small. Measuring from point to point from the neckline down, it measures approximately 34″. Measuring in between the corner points from the neckline down, it measures 21.5″.
Abbreviations
- Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Rep = Repeat
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Sk = Skip
- Sl St = Slip Stitch
- Sp/Sps = Space/Spaces
- St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
- Tr = Triple Crochet
Notes
- Mark off corner stitches if needed.
- A (tr, ch 1) is worked in between each hdc set, including before and after each corner hdc set.
- Turn after each round up to last round. The last round of single crochets is worked from the same side as the last half double crochet round.
Sizing Notes
- This pattern is given for the Adult Small; however, you can adjust the size in a multiple of 8 for your starting chains.
- Then, to establish the four corners for the poncho, divide the number of chains by 4.
- Example: 80÷4=20. In this case, you would mark off every 20th chain as your corner chain. Note: To be on the same note as the pattern, place your first marker (for the first corner) in the same chain as where you made the join. Then continue to place the next three markers evenly around for the next three corners.
- Then for Rnd 1: work 3 hdc into each marked chain for the corners, and 1 hdc in each unmarked chain.
- Then follow the pattern and crochet it as long as you like.
Easy Crochet Poncho Pattern Instructions
Ch 72, or any multiple of 8; join with sl st in first ch, being careful not to twist chs.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, working into back bumps, 3 hdc in same ch as join (first corner hdc set made, place marker in middle hdc of corner set), hdc in next 17 chs, *3 hdc in next ch, hdc in next 17 chs; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc. Turn. [80 hdc]
Rnd 2: Sl st into first st, ch 5 (counts as first tr and ch-1 sp, now and throughout pattern), *[sk next st, (tr, ch 1) in next st]; up to corner hdc set, sk next st, (tr, ch 1) 3 times into middle hdc of corner hdc set, (place marker in middle tr to mark corner); rep from * around; join with sl st in first tr (4th ch). Turn. [48 ch-1 sps]
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first ch-1 sp (first hdc set made), 2 hdc in next ch-1 sp, *3 hdc in corner tr, 2 hdc in next ch-1 sp, and into each ch-1 sp up to corner tr; rep from * around, ending last rep when you get back to first hdc set; join with sl st in first hdc. Turn. [108 hdc]
Rnd 4: Ch 5, (tr, ch 1) in between next hdc set and in between each hdc set to corner hdc set; *sk next hdc, (tr, ch 1) 3 times into next hdc, (tr, ch 1) before next hdc set and in between each hdc set to corner; rep from * around ending last rep when you get back to first tr; join with sl st in first tr (4th ch). Turn. [64 ch-1 sps]
Rnd 5: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first ch-1 sp and into each ch-1 sp up to corner tr, *3 hdc in corner tr, 2 hdc in next ch-1 sp and into each ch-1 sp up to corner tr; rep from * around, ending last rep when you get back to first hdc set; join with sl st in first hdc. Turn. [140 hdc]
Rnds 6-29: Rep Rnds 4 and 5 until desired length, omitting last turn at last rnd.
Last Rnd: Ch 1, sc in first st and into each st around, working 3 sc into each corner. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten Off.
Baby Poncho – 6 Months
For the baby-sized poncho, I used the same yarn and hook as above. To make it as shown below, you only need one skein of the yarn.
Warning: Do not leave babies unattended while wearing this poncho. It has large holes for the baby to become entangled in.
However, it is a cute poncho for photo shoots and other fun events.
Crochet Baby Poncho Pattern Instructions
Ch 40,
Rnd 1: Ch 1, working into back bumps, 3 hdc in same ch as join (first corner hdc set made, place marker in middle hdc of corner set), hdc in next 9 chs, *3 hdc in next ch, hdc in next 9 chs; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc. Turn. [48 hdc]
Then follow the pattern from Rnd 2 for up to 8 rounds as shown.
Red Heart Super Saver Poncho Pattern
The Super Saver poncho is ideal for transitional weather, or even for indoors during the winter months.
Materials
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Ombre (Worsted Weight (#4) 100% acrylic, 10 oz/283g – 482 yds/440m) 1 ball for poncho as shown.
- Crochet Hook: I/9-5.50mm
Measurements
- Gauge: 11 sc = 4″.
- Finished Size: AdultXS/Teen. Measuring from point to point from the neckline down, it measures approximately 17″. Measuring in between the corner points from the neckline down, it measures 12.5″.
Pattern Instructions
The Super Saver Poncho was worked in the same pattern as above, starting with 72 chains, but only for 20 rounds total. However, you could keep going for a more luxurious poncho.
Love this!! Can’t wait to start working on it today ?
Thank you. :) Hope it went well for you :)
I loved testing this for you.
What colour is this please?
Sorry, I’m not 100%, but I think it’s the violet.
I’m confused I think lol is this a 3 point poncho? If so the 1st round doesn’t seem to add up for me. If I’ve chained 72, that means I have 72 ch to work into. But 3 rounds of 17+1 (# of chains stitches are worked into) only equals 63… what about the other 9 chains?
I think im.missing something lol help?
Hi Jackie, the poncho does have 4 points. 3 times 17 is only 51, plus another 17 is 68, leaving you with 4 sts for the 4 corners. Once you start crocheting it should work out for you… just make sure you don’t skip any chs when you do the first round, especially after to do the corners.
What starting number for an adult large?
I’m not sure, but you can easily adjust the neckline in a multiple of 8.
Hi! This is such a pretty and light poncho! Easy way to add color to an outfit! I have added 8 stitches to the beginning chain to make a total of 80. I would like to ask clarification on this part “Then to establish corners in Rnd 1, add 2 sts before each corner for each multiple of 8 that you increase from given pattern.”. Do you mean to hcd in next 19 chs between corners or do you mean to 2 hcd in same stitch before each corner? Many thanks! Hope
Hi Hope, you would hdc in next 19 chs between the corners. :)
I’m making this atm. Almost done. I added about 10 more rows to fit me as an adult and to get the length I wanted. I’m also adding a picot edge to the bottom and reverse crochet around the neckline. Thank you. I Love it.
This is so simple and I will enjoy it..
Hi, you mention to work in the “ back bumps “ of the chain,,, is this repeated for all 4 corners , and is it done on every row? I’m anxious to start this poncho, it’s very pretty .
Thank you
Hi Linda, Yes, you work into the back bumps of all four corners of the first round only. This way you get the little v’s along the neck edge as I did not do another edging for it. :) If you have the time we’d love to see your finished project in our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecrochetncraftsgroup/
I am currently making this and I love it! I am making this you a small lady and love the length of the one in the picture. Can you tell me how long it measures? Thank you❣️
Hi Tina, You can actually make this to a custom length. Simply stop crocheting once you get to the length that you want. :)
Love this pattern can’t wait making mine today thank you so much for sharing I’m 73 and have just recently pick crocheting up again. Hope I do as well as you have.
Muchas gracias ya termine el summer top con sus instrucciones, quedo lindo! … Saludos 😘
I started with 96 stitches for XL using size 6 crochet hook , it’s getting too wide and the collar is loose , I can somehow make the collar smaller , So for XL how many stitches should I start with . Thanks
I’m not sure with a size 6 hook, but you could try it with 88 or 80 stitches and see which one is the best fit.
I am still trying to figure out how much to increase the chain amount to make it a medium. It’s not clear to me on what you mean from corner points… Is this a diagonal measurement from the neckline to the last row? Also, the 17″ – is this the length of the poncho from the neckline to the last row? A quick diagram showing exactly what these measurements are would be so much more helpful than just adding 8 chains to my starting chain. I’m trying to work up to a size medium and having to restart and tear out until I have enough for my size is not very encouraging to try out your pattern. It looks adorable, but some better sizing would make it so much easier for those of us that are not XS.
XS/Teen. XS/Teen. Measuring from point to point from the neckline down it measures approximately 17″. Measuring in between the corner points from the neckline down it measures 12.5″.
Thank you so much for the feedback. I will try and work on a diagram and get it posted hopefully soon.
Where do I find the instructions for the “Wear it Square Poncho” please? I cannot seem to find them on your site. I would love to make it.
Thank you very much.
Hi Sharon, It’s the same pattern. I just used a different yarn.
Do you ever do tutorials. I seemed to be challenged when pattern is words only Thanks Sheryl
Hi Sheryl, I started a youtube channel a long time ago, but doing videos remains a challenge for me. This pattern, however, should have a video visible below the pattern when you disable your ad blocker.