The Halle Summer Crochet Poncho is worked in simple stitches without complicated increases, so even a beginner can quickly work one up!
Using just basic crochet stitches, this crochet poncho pattern is easy to follow – even for beginners!
Start this crochet poncho at the neckline, working in rows, then continue in joined rounds to work the body of the project.
While this light and airy crochet poncho is worked in cotton yarn for a summer piece, you can easily substitute the yarn and colors to make a poncho for any season.
This crochet poncho pattern is worked from the top down in two parts, and It’s a great pattern because:
- Three different sizes are included in this pattern design: Small, Medium & Large!
- Begin working the neck in rows, then work the body in joined rounds.
- Measure as you go to easily assure the size fits!
- Use up yarn you already have in your stash!
- This project works great with cotton yarns, and plant-based fibers for warmer months, and acrylic or animal fibers for cooler months.
- You’ll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: rows, joined rounds, stitch tension, gauge & size, color changes, finishing techniques & more!
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
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Yarn
Knit Picks Dishie, Worsted #4 yarn (100% cotton; 190 yds/173 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein): 325 (375, 425) yds
- Color A (Navy): 1 skeins
- Color B (Blush): 1 skein
- Color C (Linen): 1 skein
- Color D (Swan): 1 skein
- Check for yarn substitutes!
For more details about how to substitute yarn for a crochet project, here are some great tips: Understanding Yarn Substitution: An Easy Reference For Crocheters
If you want to use a yarn substitute for this project, here are some cotton yarns I recommend:
Hook and Other Materials
- US Size H/8 (5.0mm) crochet hook
- Measuring tape
- Yarn needle
Gauge
- Neck: 10 Hdc rows = 5.5”
- Body: 17 pattern Sts = 4”
Sizes and Finished Measurements
- Small: 30” Neck, 11” Long, 36” Wide
- Medium: 34” Neck, 12.5” Long, 42” Wide
- Large: 38” Neck, 14” Long, 48” Wide
Stitch Key
This crochet stitch pattern is worked with the following basic crochet stitches.
You can see these stitches in action as you watch these video tutorials (just click on the underlined text):
- Ch(s) = chain(s)
- Sc = single crochet
- Hdc = half double crochet
- Dc = double crochet
- Sl St = slip stitch
- St(s) = stitch(es)
Specialty Stitches and Techniques
You can see these stitches and techniques in action as you watch these video tutorials (just click on the underlined text):
- Change colors in joined rounds
If you’re not sure how to crochet in joined rounds, add a yarn when working in joined rounds, or change color when working in joined rounds, here is a video tutorial that will help:
- BLO = Back Loops Only
To learn more about all the places and spaces a crochet hook can go, including where the back loops are, check out this article with photo tutorials and tips:
Pattern Notes
- Pattern is worked in parts, from the neck down: Neck (rows), Body (joined rounds), Fringe (optional).
- Color changes (optional):
- Color A: Band, Body rounds 1-6 (8, 10)
- Color B: Body rounds 7 (9, 11) – 12 (14, 16)
- Color C: Body rounds 13 (15, 17) – 16 (18, 20)
- Color D: Fringe, all sizes.
Crochet Poncho Instructions – Small (Medium, Large)
Neck
- Row 1: Ch 6, Skip 1 Ch (not a St), work 1 Hdc into BLO of each Ch across – 5 Hdc
- Row 2: Ch 1 (not a St), turn, work 1 Hdc into BLO of each St across – 5 Hdc
Repeat row 2 until 52 (60, 68) rows complete.
Hold 1st row together with last row worked, Sl St through both fabrics to join. Turn band so that Sl St seam is on inside.
Do not fasten off, continue to Body.
Body
- Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 5 (first Dc + Ch-2 space), (Dc, Ch 2) into each Hdc end row from Band, Sl St into top of first Dc to join – 156 (180, 204) Sts; 52 (60, 68) Dc + 52 (60, 68) Ch-2 spaces
- Round 2: Sl St until Ch-2 space reached, Ch 3 (first Dc), (Dc, Ch 1) into first Ch-2 space, (2 Dc, Ch 1) into each Ch-2 space around, Sl St into top of first Dc to join – 156 (180, 204) Sts; 104 (120, 136) Dc + 52 (60, 68) Ch-1 spaces
- Round 3: Sl St until Ch-1 space reached, Ch 5 (first Dc + Ch-2 space), (Dc, Ch 2) into each Ch-1 space around, Sl St into top of first Dc to join – 156 (180, 204) Sts; 52 (60, 68) Dc + 52 (60, 68) Ch-2 spaces
Repeat rounds 2 and 3 until 16 (18, 20) rounds complete (ending on a round 2 repeat).
Fringe
- 1 Fringe Bundle = 3 strands of yarn, 8” each in length.
- Evenly knot 1 fringe bundle into each Ch-1 space from last round of Body.
Finishing
Sew in all ends, trim excess.
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