ONLINE CROCHET PATTERN: A textured arrowhead shaped poncho that features a cozy, warm, stylish fabric, flattering silhouette, and easy to follow pattern repeat. The pattern is worked seamlessly in the round with joins at one shoulder and only requires weaving in two ends!
SKILL LEVEL: Moderate.
HOOK: 5mm hook (or hook size that achieves correct gauge).
YARN: Approximately 1345 (1635, 1960) yards | 1230 (1495, 1790) meters total of worsted weight yarn. The sample in the photos was made with Poppy Shop Merino Cashmere Worsted (80% Superwash Merino | 10% Cashmere | 10% Nylon | 213yards (195meters)/115g), in the colourways "Rustic Oak" (colour A) and "Spiced Rum" (colour B). Any suitable worsted weight yarn that meets gauge and has good drape may be substituted.
Colour A (Rustic Oak): 965 (1175, 1410) yards | 880 (1075, 1290) meters.
5 (6, 7) skeins of Poppy Shop Merino Cashmere Worsted (or suitable substitute).
Colour B (Spiced Rum): 380 (460, 550) yards | 345 (420, 505) meters.
2 (3, 3) skeins of Poppy Shop Merino Cashmere Worsted (or suitable substitute).
GAUGE: 14 stitches & 12 rows = 4"/10cm of the poncho body pattern repeat.
EXTRAS:
Scissors
Stitch markers,
Tapestry needle.
SIZES: XS (S/M, L/XL)
PATTERN NOTES
In order for your project to turn out the correct size, always achieve correct gauge before beginning.
Sizes are written in parenthesis as follows: XS (S/M, L/XL) or organized within a table. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. The sample in the photos is of a size S/M.
The poncho is worked from the top down, starting with the neck opening and then transitioning into the poncho body portion which is worked in the round.
The sample in the photos was made with Poppy Shop Merino Cashmere Worsted (80% Superwash Merino | 10% Cashmere | 10% Nylon | 213yards (195meters)/115g), in the colourways “Rustic Oak” (colour A) and “Spiced Rum” (colour B). Any suitable worsted weight yarn that meets gauge and has good drape may be substituted.
If you would like to use the two colour scheme shown in the sample photos, complete all bean stitch rounds in colour B.
Use the invisible join method when joining rounds for a less noticeable seam.
When working into the marked ch1's (chain 1's at each bottom peak), make sure to work into the chain itself and not underneath it.
If the number comes before the abbreviation, for example: 2hdc, this means stitch the given number into the same stitch. If the number is given afterward, for example: hdc2, this means to work the given number over subsequent stitches.
Chains are included in the final stitch counts (except for turning chains).
Fasten off and weave in all ends when you are finished.
Stitch and method tutorials are available for free at poppyshop.ca (just use the search feature).
ABBREVIATIONS
ca Colour A
cb Colour B
ch Chain
bs Bean stitch
bs2tog Bean stitch two together
hdc3rd Half double crochet in the third loops only
hdc Half double crochet
fhdc Foundation half double crochet
hk Hook
sc Single crochet
slst Slip stitch
sp Space
st(s) Stitch(es)
yo Yarn over
pm Place a stitch marker in the stitch that was just made, or as directed otherwise.
RS Right side (the side of the fabric that will be facing outward)
WS Wrong side (the side of the fabric that will be facing inward)
[ ] Repeat instructions between parenthesis as directed
SPECIAL STITCHES/EXTRAS
PATTERN FOR GAUGE
The pattern for gauge will follow the same 4 round stitch repeat as the poncho body. Your gauge swatch should measure at least 6"x6"/9x9cm and measured in the center of the swatch for best accuracy.
*For more information about gauge and swatching, visit poppyshop.ca (just use the search feature).
R1: hdc
R2: hdcblo
R3: hdc
R4: bs
R5-?: Repeat the 4 row pattern repeat until your swatch measures at least 6"x6"/9x9cm. Adjust hook size to achieve correct gauge as required.
THIRD LOOPS (3RD LOOPS)
When instructed to crochet into the 3rd loop, only insert your hook into this loop (ignoring the front and back loops). This creates a braided look on the opposite side of the garment.
BEAN STITCH (BS)
[Yarn over and insert your hk into the indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up to working height] 2 times. Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops on the hook.
BEAN STITCH 2 TOGETHER (BS2TOG)
Yarn over and insert your hk into the indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up to working height, yarn over and insert your hook into the next indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up to working height. Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops on the hook.
SPINY BUMPS
When instructed to work into the spiny bumps of the chain, work into the portion of the chain shown highlighted. This will leave the front and back loops unworked on the bottom and available.
YOKE
R1: (RS) fhdc64 (72, 80) join to form a circle taking care not to twist, turn.
64 (72, 80)
R2: (WS) ch1, hdc3rd around, join, turn.
64 (72, 80)
R3: (RS) ch1, hdc around, pm on stitches17 (19, 21) & 49 (55, 61), join, turn.
64 (72, 80)
PONCHO BODY
R4: (WS) ch1, bs16 (18, 20) ending in st marker, loosely ch9 (13, 17, 21, 25), pm in the last last ch just made, yo & insert hk into 2nd ch from hk & bs8 (12, 16, 20, 24), working into the spiny bumps of the ch's, bs2tog working into the marked st that has already been worked & the next unworked st, bs until you work into the next st marker, loosely ch9 (13, 17), pm in the last last ch just made, yo & insert hk into 2nd ch from hk & bs8 (12, 16), working into the spiny bumps of the ch's, bs2tog working into the marked st that has already been worked & the next unworked st, bs to end, join, turn.
* Ensure the tension for the chains is not too tight, the front and back loops of the top and bottom of the bean stitches should be of equal length, otherwise the fit and drape will be negatively affected.
98 (122, 146)
R5: (RS) ch1, hdcblo24 (30, 36) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo48 (60, 72) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo24 (30, 36), join, turn.
106 (130, 154)
R6: (WS) ch1, hdc3rd26 (32, 36) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd52 (64, 76) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd26 (32, 36, 42, 48) , join, turn.
114 (138, 162)
R7: (RS) ch1, hdc28 (34, 40) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc56 (68, 80) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc28 (34, 40), join, turn.
122 (146,170)
R8: (WS) ch1, bs30 (36, 42) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs56 (72, 84) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs30 (36, 42), join, turn.
130 (154, 178)
R9: (RS) ch1, hdcblo32 (38, 44) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo64 (76, 88) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo32 (38, 44), join, turn.
138 (162, 186)
R10: (WS) ch1, hdc3rd34 (40, 46) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd68 (80, 92) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd34 (40, 46) , join, turn.
146 (170, 194)
R11: (RS) ch1, hdc36 (42, 48) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc72 (84, 96) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc36 (42, 48), join, turn.
154 (178, 202)
R12: (WS) ch1, bs38 (44, 50) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs76 (88, 100) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs38 (44, 50), join, turn.
162 (186, 210)
R13: (RS) ch1, hdcblo40 (46, 52, 8) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo80 (92, 104) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo46 (52, 58), join, turn.
170 (194, 218)
R14: (WS) ch1, hdc3rd42 (48, 54) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd84 (96, 108) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd42 (48, 54), join, turn.
178 (202, 226)
R15: (RS) ch1, hdc44 (50, 56) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc88 (100, 112) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc44 (50, 56), join, turn.
186 (210, 234)
R16: (WS) ch1, bs46 (52, 58) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs92 (104, 116) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs46 (52, 58), join, turn.
194 (218, 242)
R17: (RS) ch1, hdcblo48 (54, 60) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo96 (108, 120) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo48 (54, 60), join, turn.
202 (226, 250)
R18: (WS) ch1, hdc3rd50 (56, 62) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd100 (112, 124) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd50 (56, 62), join, turn.
210 (234, 258)
R19: (RS) ch1, hdc52 (58, 64) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc104 (116, 128) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc52 (58, 64), join, turn.
218 (242, 266)
R20: (WS) ch1, bs54 (60, 66) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs108 (120, 132) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs54 (60, 66), join, turn.
226 (250, 274)
R21: (RS) ch1, hdcblo56 (62, 68) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo112 (124, 136) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo56 (62, 68), join, turn.
234 (258, 282)
R22: (WS) ch1, hdc3rd58 (64, 70) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd116 (128, 140) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd58 (64, 70) , join, turn.
242 (266, 290)
R23: (RS) ch1, hdc60 (66, 72) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc120 (132, 144) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc60 (66, 72), join, turn.
250 (274, 298)
R24: (WS) ch1, bs62 (68, 74) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs124 (136, 148) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs62 (68, 74), join, turn.
258 (282, 306)
R25: (RS) ch1, hdcblo64 (70, 76) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo128 (140, 152) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo64 (70, 76), join, turn.
266 (290, 314)
R26: (WS) ch1, hdc3rd66 (72, 78) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd132 (144, 156) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd66 (72, 78), join, turn.
274 (298, 322)
R27: (RS) ch1, hdc68 (74, 80) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc136 (148, 160) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc68 (74, 80), join, turn.
282 (306, 330)
R28: (WS) ch1, bs70 (76, 82) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs140 (152, 164) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs70 (76, 82), join, turn.
290 (314, 338)
R29: (RS) ch1, hdcblo72 (78, 84) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo144 (156, 168) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo72 (78, 84), join, turn.
298 (322, 346)
R30: (WS) ch1, hdc3rd74 (80, 86) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd148 (160, 172) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd74 (80, 86), join, turn.
306 (330, 354)
R31: (RS) ch1, hdc76 (82, 88) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc152 (164, 176) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc76 (82, 88), join, turn.
314 (338, 362)
R32: (WS) ch1, bs78 (84, 90) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs156 (168, 180) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs78 (84, 90), join, turn.
322 (346, 370)
R33: (RS) ch1, hdcblo80 (86, 92) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo160 (172, 184) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo80 (86, 92) , join, turn.
330 (354, 378)
R34: (WS) ch1, hdc3rd82 (88, 94) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd164 (176, 188) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd82 (88, 94), join, turn.
338 (362, 386)
R35: (RS) ch1, hdc84 (90, 96) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc168 (180, 192) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc84 (90, 96), join, turn.
346 (370, 394)
R36: (WS) ch1, bs86 (92, 98) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs172 (184, 196) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs86 (92, 98), join, turn.
354 (378, 402)
R37: (RS) ch1, hdcblo88 (94, 100) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo176 (188, 200) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo88 (94, 100), join, turn.
362 (386, 410)
R38: (WS) ch1, hdc3rd90 (96, 102) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd180 (192, 204) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd90 (96, 102), join, turn.
370 (394, 418)
R39: (RS) ch1, hdc92 (98, 104) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc184 (196, 208) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc92 (98, 104), join, turn.
378 (402, 426)
R40: (WS) ch1, bs94 (100, 106) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs188 (200, 212) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs94 (100, 106), join, turn.
386 (410, 434)
R41: (RS) ch1, hdcblo96 (102, 108) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo192 (204, 216) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo96 (102, 108) , join, turn.
394 (418, 442)
R42: (WS) ch1, hdc3rd98 (104, 110) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd196 (208, 220) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd98 (104, 110), join, turn.
402 (426, 450)
R43: (RS) ch1, hdc100 (106, 112) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc200 (212, 224) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc100 (106, 112), join, turn.
410 (434, 458)
FOR SIZE XS ONLY, DO NOT TURN, MOVE ON TO THE NEXT SECTION
*st counts for size XS are included going forward only if you wish to continue increasing the poncho size.
R44: (WS) ch1, bs102 (108, 114) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs204 (216, 228) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs102 (108, 114), join, turn.
418 (442, 466)
R45: (RS) ch1, hdcblo104 (110, 116) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo208 (220, 232) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo104 (110, 116), join, turn.
426 (450, 474)
R46: (WS) ch1, hdc3rd106 (112, 118) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd212 (224, 236) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd106 (112, 118), join, turn.
434 (458, 482)
R47: (RS) ch1, hdc108 (114, 120) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc216 (228, 240) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc108 (114, 120), join, turn.
442 (466, 490)
FOR SIZE S/M ONLY, DO NOT TURN, MOVE ON TO THE NEXT SECTION
*st counts for size XS & M/L are included going forward only if you wish to continue increasing the poncho size.
R48: (WS) ch1, bs110 (116, 122) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs220 (232, 244) to st before marker, [bs1, ch1, bs1, pm, ch1, bs1] in the marked ch1, bs110 (116, 122), join, turn.
450 (474, 498)
R49: (RS) ch1, hdcblo112 (118, 124) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo224 (236, 248) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdcblo112 (118, 124), join, turn.
458 (482, 506)
R50: (WS) ch1, hdc3rd114 (120, 126) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd228 (240, 252) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc3rd114 (120, 126), join, turn.
466 (490, 514)
R51: (RS) ch1, hdc116 (122, 128) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc232 (244, 256) to st before marker, [2hdc, ch1, pm, 2hdc] in the marked ch1, hdc116 (122, 128), join.
474 (498, 522)
FOR SIZE L/XL ONLY, DO NOT TURN, MOVE ON TO THE NEXT SECTION
SLST EDGING
(RS) ch1, slst around, join, bind off.
BLOCKING
Block your work, taking special care to position the peaks (v-shapes) of the poncho so that they are perfectly centered. This will ensure the poncho hangs correctly with no twists or distortions.
FRINGE
Cut lengths of yarn to twice the length you want the fringe to hang (in the sample photos the fringe is cut to 30cm/12" lengths). Put a pieces of fringe in sets of two through the front and back loops of every stitch from the last round of the poncho body (not the slst edging).
To attach the fringe, fold the yarn pieces at the center point creating a loop. Pull the loop from the right side of the stitch, through to the wrong side of the stitch and then feed the yarn ends through the loop and pull to secure.
FINISHING
Option to add a single crochet border on the neckline. Weave in ends.
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