You know what they say: April showers bring May flowers! And what better way to stay cozy during those rainy spring days than in a crochet poncho? There are so many wonderful free patterns to choose from, and in this round-up we’ll look at ponchos that are great for all kinds of spring weather, plus a selection of ponchos in kids’ sizes! Let’s get started!
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1. Timeless Boho Poncho
This granny square-like poncho is made with worsted yarn, and you can choose a solid color, an ombre yarn, or multiple colors of yarn. The pattern includes 4 sizes and only calls for basic stitches. Plus, it shows you how to do stitch combinations for perfect corners.
2. Boho Poncho
This poncho features a fun scalloped hem and can be made in two sizes: S-L and 1X-3X. For this project, you’ll need a weight 5 yarn like Lion Brand Homespun, and the poncho looks incredible when made with a multicolor yarn. The pattern calls for basic stitches plus the shell stitch, and a stitch chart is included.
3. Groovy Granny Poncho
Here’s another poncho made with Lion Brand Homespun yarn. I love the fun floral drawstring accessory on this one! It’s important to pay attention to gauge for this project, and you’ll need to know simple stitches plus the shell and point shell stitches, which are both described.
4. Classical Attitude Poncho
This poncho is made with Hobbii Twister yarn, a multicolor sport-weight yarn that gives the poncho a super fun look. The pattern calls for easy stitches and includes a detailed photo tutorial, so this is a perfect project for beginner crocheters!
5. Poncho Woolly Whirl
This poncho has an elegant lacy design and looks especially good in multicolor yarn like Scheepjes Woolly Whirl, a fingering-weight yarn. The pattern is detailed, includes a stitch chart, and only requires easy stitches, so this is another good beginner project.
Next, let’s take a look at some ponchos that are great for cold spring days, or even the fall and winter!
6. Poncho II
This cozy poncho is large enough to cover your whole torso and arms, so it’ll keep you warm in cool weather. It’s made with DK yarn and features one of my favorite notions: buttons! Plus, there are so many ways you could customize the stripes with your favorite colors, so it’s a fun project as well as a useful one.
7. Two-Rectangle Poncho
This poncho is worked as two rectangles that are seamed together, rather than being worked in the round. You’ll want to use a fingering-weight yarn like Drops Flora, and you’ll need to know simple stitches plus the popcorn stitch and V-stitch, which are both described in the pattern. Best of all, the pattern includes helpful photos.
8. Montana Poncho
This poncho features fun stripes and a warm turtleneck. It’s crocheted with easy stitches plus the foundation single crochet, and you can choose to make any one of four sizes: extra small/small, medium/large, 1X/2X, or 3X/4X. You’ll need a worsted-weight yarn such as cozy Touch of Alpaca, an acrylic-alpaca blend from Lion Brand Yarn.
9. Macchiato Poncho
This cozy poncho is perfect for a rainy April day, and it would also be perfect for autumn if you make it in the same burnt orange color as the designer did. It’s made with bulky yarn, so it works up quickly, and there’s no seaming required! The pattern includes baby through adult sizes, and even a video tutorial. The half-sleeves created where the poncho joins at the forearms, plus the optional turtleneck, add tons of warmth to this poncho. And you’ll just need to know basic stitches plus the puff stitch.
10. Babushka Cowl
This warm poncho is made with super-bulky yarn, has a cozy hood, and is also very customizable: you can crochet a cowl, a pointed cowl, or a poncho. This is a good project if you already have some experience with crochet, because you’ll need to know the camel half double crochet stitch, camel double crochet stitch, and chain-2 picot stitch. All are described in the pattern, and the designer has also included photo tutorials.
Now, on to some warm-weather ponchos!
11. Poncho for Spring
This super-lacy poncho is great for a warm spring day or for a summer day at the beach. You’ll need lace/fingering-weight yarn, and cotton is a good choice because of its cooling properties. The pattern includes two sizes (small/medium and large), and you’ll just need to know basic stitches and choose whether you prefer to work in the back loop only or the front loop only.
12. Crochet Poncho
This poncho has a super fun design and is very customizable in regards to sizing. All you need to do is crochet two rectangles of your preferred size using the designer’s Colorful Waves pattern, and then seam the rectangles together. For this project, you’ll need to use 2 strands of sport-weight yarn held together.
13. Pineapple Poncho
The Pineapple Poncho has a gorgeous lacy design that makes it perfect for spring and summer. This pattern includes five sizes, from XS through XL. Per the designer, it’s an intermediate-level pattern, so you’ll need to know the beginning X-stitch and the standard X-stitch, along with more basic stitches. The pattern describes these stitches, so it’s a good choice if you want to learn new skills. Just pick up some weight-2 yarn and you’ll be ready to go!
Next, let’s look at some absolutely elegant crochet poncho patterns!
14. Multi-Stitch Poncho
This poncho is made with a gorgeous combination of stitches, and it looks especially great when made with multicolor yarn. The gauge is important, and you’ll need to know eleven special stitches, so this is a good project for once you have some crochet experience under your belt and are ready to branch out into new skills.
15. Uptown Poncho
This poncho is so elegant, and it would look perfect at a wedding, a spring tea party, or a summer garden party! I am in love with the buttons and trim! This poncho is a rectangle, made with worsted-weight yarn, that’s then seamed together. You can make it in sizes small/medium, large/XL, or 2XL/3XL. This is a good pattern if you’ve already mastered the basic crochet stitches and want to learn more advanced techniques, because you’ll need to know the herringbone stitch, the V-stitch, and the lacy shell stitch. The pattern describes all three, and there’s even a video tutorial for the herringbone stitch.
Last, but certainly not least, let’s check out some kids’ ponchos!
16. Poncho Sweater
The rainbow colors in this poncho are the perfect complement to April showers! Plus, isn’t the fringe such a fun touch? This kids’ poncho pattern calls for easy stitches plus the foundation single crochet, which is described, so even beginner crocheters can make one!
17. Bernat Crochet Poncho for You and Me
This poncho is made with worsted yarn and fun buttons, and you can make it in four sizes: for girls ages 2, 4, and 6, plus a matching size for their dolls! For this project, you’ll just need to know simple stitches plus the hdc2tog, also known as the half-double crochet decrease.
18. Crochet Granny Stitch Poncho
This simple granny stitch poncho is a great pattern for beginner crocheters! You’ll need worsted yarn and knowledge of basic stitches, and there are even video tutorials for the toddler through adult large sizes. The written PDF pattern also includes adult XL, XXL, and XXXL sizes.
19. Red Heart Crochet Simply Stated Child Poncho
Here’s one last easy kids’ crochet poncho pattern. This one is made with worsted-weight yarn and simple stitches, so it’s another good beginner project. You can make this poncho in any one of five sizes, for kids aged 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 years old. It would be super fun to make a poncho for each of your kids and customize the ponchos using your kids’ favorite colors!
Which ponchos will you be making for the April showers season, or for the upcoming warm summer weather? Let us know in the comments!
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