Here you can find the free crochet pattern for an easy kids crochet poncho.
I love a poncho, as a perfect autumn/ fall accessory. When you need another layer, but don’t need a coat.
Made using Double crochets (UK Treble) and bobble stitches to give a bit of texture, and throw into the mix a self colour changing yarn – and hey presto – a super easy kids crochet poncho pattern.
This pattern is really easy, it’s made from just 2 crochet rectangles, that are joined at the shoulders and a collar added.
The reason this design looks so striking is the yarn! If you’d like to save this for later please pin it below.
Yarn choice for a crochet poncho.
This was the key for this design. Cygnet Boho Spirit in Harmony
I’d accidentally bought some colour changing yarn, when I visited a local yarn lady. This yarn was the key to this project, in fact it’s been key to a few projects
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This is a 100% premium acrylic, with over 240m / 100g ball. It uses a 4.5mm hook too, meaning it’s quick to work with!
Why colour changing yarn?
Well, it works out so much cheaper! To get all the different colours, you only need to buy one ball of yarn, rather than multiple colours to get the same effect.
The grey yarn
For the main colour of the poncho I chose a grey. I wanted a colour to show off the rainbow effect of the yarn.
I used a chunky weight yarn, witn a little bit of added sparkle.
But you could use Stylecraft Chunky in Silver to get the same effect.
How do you crochet a poncho for kids
This is a tunic style poncho, and it really is a lot simpler than it looks.
It’s just 2 rectangles, joined on the shoulders with a hole left for the neck.
Then for the chunky collar, I’ve used Front Post Double crochets and Back Post Double crochets to give stunning texture.
Pattern Options
The pattern for the easy kids poncho “harmony Poncho” is here for free on my blog, but if you’d like the ad free version you can get it from:
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Easy Kids Crochet Poncho
This really is a quick and easy make with only a handful of stitches to give a great effect.
It’s a super simple construction. Basically 2 rectangles, and uses a chunky yarn making it even quicker to make.
Just look at how the boho spirit can give the most amazing colour changing.
How amazing does the pop of the Boho Spirit make this?
I had great fun making this one. A pretty easy design all for less than £10
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Pattern – USA Terms
Cygnet Chunky (100% acrylic, 156m) 3 balls in Light Grey
Cygnet Boho Spirit (100% premium Acrylic) 1 ball in Harmony
The main poncho is made in grey. ALL Bobble stitches are made in Harmony, carrying the yarn between the stitches on each row.
Sizing
| Size | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | |
| To fit chest | cm (in) | 53 (21) | 59(23) | 64(25) | 71(28) |
| Actual chest (approx) | cm (in) | 34(13) | 38(15) | 42(17) | 46(18) |
| Length | cm (in) | 41(16) | 45(18) | 49(19) | 54(20) |
| Yarn A | 100g | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Yarn B | 100g | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Abbreviations – USA Terms
FDC – Foundation Double crochet
DC – Double crochet
Bobble Stitch (bbl)- yo, through stitch, yo, pull back through, repeat 6 more times, YO pull through all 7 Loops.
FPDC – Front post Double crochet
BPDC – Back post Double crochet
The beginning chain counts as a stitch throughout.
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Front and Back (Make 2)
Row 1: With a 6mm hook, and light grey yarn, Foundation Double Crochet 44 (48, 52, 56). Turn [44 (48, 52, 56 sts)]
Row 2: Chain 3, DC across. Turn [44 (48, 52, 56 sts)]
Row 3-15 (18, 21, 24): Chain 3, DC across, Turn [44 (48, 52, 56 sts)]
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Row 16 (19, 22, 25): Chain 3, 2DC, (1 bbl using Harmony, 6 DC), repeat across always finishing on a DC. Turn. [6 (7,8, 8) bbl stitch, 38 (41, 44, 48 DC)].
Row 17(20, 23, 26): Chain 3, DC across. Turn [44 (48, 52, 56 sts)]
Row 18 (21, 24, 27): Chain 3, 6DC, (bbl stitch, 6DC) across finishing on a DC. Turn. [( 6 (6, 7, 7) bbl stitch, 38 (42, 45, 48 DC)]
Row 19 (22, 25, 28): Chain 3, DC across, Turn
Repeat rows 16-19 a further 2 times. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Place back over front with Right Sides together. Sew both shoulder seams together leaving both shoulder seams together, joining, 11 (12, 13, 14) sts each side.
Neck
Join yarn as a shoulder seam, now working in a circle around the “hole” left for the neck.
Row 1: Ch3 DC around. ss to join. [44 (48, 52, 56sts)]
Rows 2- 8 Ch3, BPDC *FPDC, BPDC – repeat from * around. ss to join. [44 (48, 52, 56sts)]
Repeat row 2 a further 7 (8, 9, 11) times.
Making up
Fasten off, weave in ends.Turn the poncho right sides out, Sew 2 buttons to each side on the poncho on rows 15 and 25, 5 stitches in from the edge on the inside back. Join the sides together by fastening the button through stitches 4 and 5.
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Pattern – UK Terms
Abbreviations
FTr – Foundation Treble crochet
Tr – Treble crochet
Bobble Stitch (bbl)- yo, through stitch, yo, pull back through, repeat 6 more times, YO pull through all 7 Loops.
RtrF – Raised Treble Front Post
RtrB – Raised Treble Back Post
The beginning chain counts as a stitch throughout.
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Front and Back (Make 2)
Row 1: With a 6mm hook, and light grey yarn, Foundation treble Crochet 44 (48, 52, 56). Turn [44 (48, 52, 56 sts)]
(Note: you could chain 47 (51, 55, 59) here, and working in the 3rd chain from the hook Tr across – if you don’t know FTr – but it won’t give as straight an edge).
Row 2: Chain 3, tr across. Turn [44 (48, 52, 56 sts)]
Row 3-15 (18, 21, 24): Chain 3, tr across, Turn [44 (48, 52, 56 sts)]
Row 16 (19, 22, 25): Chain 3, 2tr, (1 bbl using Harmony, 6 tr), repeat across always finishing on a DC. Turn. [6 (7,8, 8) bbl stitch, 38 (41, 44, 48 tr)].
Row 17(20, 23, 26): Chain 3, tr across. Turn [44 (48, 52, 56 sts)]
Row 18 (21, 24, 27): Chain 3, 6tr, (bbl stitch, 6tr) across finishing on a tr. Turn. [( 6 (6, 7, 7) bbl stitch, 38 (42, 45, 48 tr)]
Row 19 (22, 25, 28): Chain 3, tr across, Turn
Repeat rows 16-19 a further 2 times. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Place back over front with Right Sides together. Sew both shoulder seams together leaving both shoulder seams together, joining, 11 (12, 13, 14) sts each side.
Neck
Join yarn as a shoulder seam, now working in a circle around the “hole” left for the neck.
Row 1: Ch3 tr around. ss to join. [44 (48, 52, 56sts)]
Rows 2- 8 Ch3, RtrB *RtrF, RtrB – repeat from * around. ss to join. [44 (48, 52, 56sts)]
Repeat row 2 a further 7 (8, 9, 11) times.
Making up
Fasten off, weave in ends.Turn the poncho right sides out, Sew 2 buttons to each side on the poncho on rows 15 and 25, 5 stitches in from the edge on the inside back. Join the sides together by fastening the button through stitches 4 and 5.
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