Patterns using knit mosaic slip stitches are a great way to add texture to your project without knowing complicated stitch patterns. If you haven’t worked slipped stitches in knitting to create a pattern and texture, this is a great pattern to start with. This interesting stripe pattern will keep you pleasantly occupied.
Get ready for an exhilarating journey into the realm of free knit and crochet poncho patterns, where a treasure trove of free patterns awaits! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this guide is a must-read!
We’ve curated over 67+ amazing patterns that cater to all skill levels, ensuring there’s something for everyone. From classic designs to trendy variations, these free poncho patterns will ignite your creativity and keep you hooked.
So, don’t miss out! Dive in and discover the endless possibilities that await you on this exciting stitching adventure. Get ready to transform yarn into stunning ponchos that will make heads turn!
All of these FREE geometric patterns are from Yarnspirations. Check out Yarnspirations.com for even more free crochet and knitting patterns!
For novice crocheters and new knitters, crafting a poncho is an ideal project. The patterns usually feature uncomplicated stitches, and the construction is comparatively effortless.
As opposed to conventional fitted sweaters, ponchos necessitate less shaping, fewer pieces, and minimal seaming. Moreover, their loose and fluid nature makes it easy to personalize their length and width, and small variations in gauge are acceptable.
Therefore, if you can knit or crochet a square or rectangle, have a basic knowledge of crochet stitches, and can sew simple seams, you’ll find several easy-to-follow crochet poncho patterns in this compilation.
As an experienced crafter who follows Marly Bird, you’re always seeking new opportunities to expand your knitting or crochet skills and embrace different techniques. As a seasoned knitter or an expert crocheter, the allure of a project that offers creativity and versatility without excessive shaping is undeniable. That’s where poncho patterns come in, offering you the perfect canvas to showcase your expertise and take your crafting to the next level.
Imagine working on the most elaborate cable stitch pattern in a generous-sized fabric, with the freedom to customize it according to your preferences. With a well-designed poncho pattern, you can delve into intricate stitch work, combining textures, colors, and techniques that truly showcase your craftsmanship. The beauty of a poncho lies in its versatility – it’s not just an accessory; it’s a statement piece that reflects your unique style and skills.
You’ll find an extensive collection of knit and crochet poncho patterns curated specifically for experienced crafters like yourself in our list. These patterns cater to your desire for more complex and challenging projects while still providing clear instructions and guidance along the way. From stunning cable designs to intricate lacework, you’ll discover a wide range of options to ignite your creativity and elevate your craftsmanship.
The benefit of working on a poncho pattern is not only the opportunity to explore new techniques but also the satisfaction of creating a truly remarkable garment. The resulting poncho will not only showcase your skills but also become a cherished addition to your wardrobe, garnering compliments and admiration wherever you go.
So, take the plunge and dive into the world of knit and crochet poncho patterns. Let your creativity flow and your skills shine as you embark on these captivating projects. It’s time to level up your crafting skills and create stunning ponchos that reflect your unique style and expertise.
Marly has designed many ponchos and capes! Make a poncho with a planned pooling accent, make the neckline that works best for you on a poncho, or wear a little cape as the perfect accent over a dress.
Ponchos, with or without hoods, are a fantastic option for toddlers and kids when it’s not too cold. They’re easier to get on and off than coats are, but add the extra layer of warmth that little ones may need. These crochet and knit versions include stylish options and two that look like bears!
Sometimes ponchos come in sets! Whether for parent and child, child and dolly, or just knit and crochet versions of the same idea, you can make coordinating ponchos easily with these patterns.
Capes add warmth and interest to any outfit! Crochet or knit these capes to stun anyone who sees you. They’re ideal if you have trouble putting on a jacket or sweater but still want another layer.
Ponchos with collars let you skip the scarf, as your neck stays cozy with the collar from the poncho. Make it easier to run out of the door by having an all-in-one piece. Crochet or knit your new favorite piece today!
Ponchos without collars are suitable for more seasons and more outfits. Show off your necklace or wear your favorite scarf along with your poncho. Knit or crochet a new piece of fashion now.
Ready to add a twist to your crochet game? Look no further than the Free Pattern Granny Square Pucker Purse, a Free Crochet Bag Pattern! With its vibrant colors and eye-catching design, this bag is sure to turn heads.
And the best part? Even if you’re new to crocheting, you’ll have no trouble whipping up this beauty.
The secret to this purse’s unique texture? Long double crochet stitches worked into the row below. Such a brilliant way to have colors meld from one row into the next.
For even more texture I joined or seamed the squares together on the public side of the work. Therefore, the seams are not hidden but part of the overall look of the purse. This makes the purse very look and feel great!
Finish off this purse with a fabric lining, plastic canvas, and some great handles. You’ll have a purse that’s as functional as it is fabulous. Best of all, you can find a free crochet purse pattern below. Trust us, you’ll be the envy of all your friends with your new granny square bag!
In the world of crochet, some patterns hold a special place in our hearts. Evoking memories of cherished moments and reminding us of the loved ones who first introduced us to this wonderful craft. Today, we dive into the past as we explore one of Marly Bird’s earliest patterns: the Granny Square Pucker Purse. With its captivating texture and a touch of nostalgia, this pattern pays homage to the hand-me-down scrap granny square blankets that adorned our lives. It’s like the iconic blanket on the back of Roseanne’s couch.
There’s something magical about revisiting the classics. The free pattern Granny Square Pucker Purse is one that Marly Bird created years ago. It reflects her deep connection to crochet traditions passed down through generations. It harkens back to a time when handmade treasures held a special place in our homes and hearts.
Drawing inspiration from her Auntie’s cherished heirlooms, Marly recalls the vibrant scrap granny square blankets from childhood. These beautifully mismatched creations were crafted with love and care, pieced from leftover yarns, each square a story in itself. As Marly embarked on her crochet journey, those cherished blankets became her source of inspiration. They guided her to create something reminiscent of their undeniable charm.
By adding a twist to the classic granny stitch pattern, Marly infuses this purse with an abundance of texture. The result is a visually captivating accessory that instantly grabs attention and sparks crochet heritage conversations.
As your hands work their magic, you’ll rediscover the joy of watching the granny squares come to life. Each color round overlaps with the next, forming a stunning mosaic of colors and stitches. The long double crochet adds depth and dimension, mirroring the warmth and character of the blankets from yesteryears.
The free pattern Granny Square Pucker Purse brings back nostalgic memories and captures the spirit of contemporary crochet fashion. Marly Bird’s design seamlessly blends old and new, allowing you to carry a piece of history while staying on-trend.
With its compact size and versatile handle, this purse is perfect for today’s busy lifestyles. Use it while running errands, or heading out for a night on the town. If you simply want a unique accessory to express your style, the Granny Square Pucker Purse fits the bill.
You know, the Granny Square Pucker Purse is more than just a free crochet granny square bag pattern. It’s a journey back in time. It’s a tribute to the hand-me-down scrap granny square blankets that shaped Marly Bird’s crochet story. Through her design, Marly captures the essence of nostalgia and infuses it with a contemporary twist.
So grab your yarn and crochet hook! Let’s embark on this delightful adventure combining history, texture, and the timeless beauty of the granny square.
Ready to make your own Granny Square Bag?
This Yarn has been discontinued: Caron, “Simply Soft Brites” (100% acrylic, 315 yds/170g) But there are many alternative colors in the general Caron Simply Soft Yarns.
Individual Granny Square Motif Square: 5.5″ x 5.5″ [14 cm x 14 cm] in Long Double Crochet Granny Stitch Motif
Set of 4 Granny Squares Panel: 11″ x 11″ [28 cm x 28 cm]
Sides and Bottom: 2.6″ wide x 33″ long [6.5 cm by 84 cm] in single crochet stitch
Size H-8 (5mm) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge
One pair of purse handles, one yard of cotton fabric, thread to match fabric, sewing needle, two 18-inch plastic canvas, tapestry needle
⭐️ Long Double Crochet (LDC): YO once, insert hook in stitch or space or post indicated, YO and pull up a loop. Bring your hook (stretching the loop you just pulled through) back up to the row you started. YO and pull through 2 loops, YO pull through 2 loops. Just as you would a regular double crochet (DC).
⭐️ Stacked Double Crochet (optional to use in place of the ch 3 at start of round): (Do not ch 1 prior to making the first sc) Sc in first stitch, insert hook in between the two legs of the base of the sc, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook. >> Click to watch the video tutorial <<
⭐️ Seaming Crochet >> Click to watch video tutorial <<
Make a total of 8 squares. Two each of the following:
With first color Please refer to the color sequence
Set-up Round: Ch 4 and join to first ch with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first double crochet now and throughout), 2 dc in ring, ch 1, [3 dc, ch 1] three times in ring. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 2: join yarn with a slip stitch to any ch-1 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, 1 Ldc in ring below, 3 dc, ch 1) in same ch-1 space, [(3 dc, 1 Ldc in ring below, 3 dc, ch 1) in next ch-1 space] 3 times, join with a SL ST to top of first ch-3. Fasten off.
With third color
Round 3: join yarn with a slip stitch to any Ldc stitch, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1) in same Ldc stitch, * skip next 3 dc, (1 dc, 1 Ldc around the post of the center dc of the 3 dc set of round 1, 1 dc, ch 1) in next ch-1 space, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1) in next Ldc; repeat from * two times more, skip next 3 dc, (1 dc 1 Ldc around the post of the center dc of the 3 dc set of round 1, 1 dc, ch 1) in next ch-1 space, join with a slip stitch to top of first ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 4: join with a slip stitch to any corner ch-1 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, Ldc around post of Ldc on round 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in same ch-1 space, * skip next 3 dc, [(3 dc, ch 1) in next ch-1 space] two times, (3 dc, 1 Ldc around post of LDC on round 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in next corner ch-1 space; repeat from * two times more, skip next 3 dc, [(3 dc, ch 1) in next ch-1 space] two times, join with a slip stitch to the top of first ch-3. Fasten off.
With second color
Round 5: join yarn with a slip stitch to any Ldc, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1) in same Ldc stitch, * skip next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 1) in next ch-1 space, (1 dc, Ldc around post of Ldc of round 3, 1 dc, ch 1) in next ch-1 space, skip next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 1) in ch-1 space, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1) in next LDC stitch; repeat from * two times more, skip next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 1) in ch-1 space, (1 dc, Ldc around post of Ldc of round 3, 1 dc, ch 1) in next ch 1 space, skip next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 1) in ch-1 space, join with a slip stitch to the top of first ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 6: join yarn with a slip stitch to any corner ch-1 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1) in same ch-1 space, * skip next 3 dc, [(3 dc, ch 1) in next ch-1 space] four times, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1) in corner ch-1 space; repeat from * two times more, skip next 3 dc, [(3 dc, ch 1) in next ch-1 space] four times; join with a slip stitch to the top of first ch-3. Fasten off.
The sides and bottom are worked in one long strip of SC. The amount of rows is dependent on your gauge. Make strip long enough to reach from top corner of one panel, down one side, along bottom, and up other side to other top corner of panel.
Set-up Row: Ch 11, sc in 2nd stitch from hook and in each stitch across, ch 1, turn — 10 sc.
Row 1: Sc in first sc and in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Repeat row 1 until desired length. (Sample was approx. 33 inches)
Make two panels of four granny squares each
Seam the granny square motifs into 4 motif panels. Instructions are as follows:
Hold two granny squares together with NON-PUBLIC sides together. Working through both loops, slip stitch join or seam the blocks together.
The suggested placement diagram for the blocks is listed at the top of this pattern after the color sequence.
❣️By seaming it up in this manner it WILL put your seams on the PUBLIC side of your purse. This is exactly what you want. This purse is meant to have a LOT of texture with the LDC and the seaming on the outside of the bag.
After the 4 motifs have been seamed together you now have a panel.
Make the second panel the same as the first.
Adding an edging to each panel will make for a better finish for the overall free granny square bag. Work the following instructions for each panel individually:
With main color yarn, join with a slip stitch into any corner of the panel, ch 1, * 3 sc in corner, sc evenly to next corner; repeat from * 3 time more, join with a slip stitch to first sc. Fasten off.
When the panels are complete take the long strip you made for the sides and bottom and place the NON-PUBLIC side of both panel and the strip together.
Working with one panel at a time, match up the long edge of the strip to the side of the panel. Line up the strip with the center double crochet of the top corner and with the main color yarn. Join the long edge of the strip to the side edge of the panel with a slip stitch join (same as used to join the squares to form the panel).
As you join the single crochet side strip in place, don’t pull or over-stretch the fabric or it’ll bunch and pucker up. You want a nice, even join down the side of the panel, around the bottom of the panel, and up the opposite side ending at the center double crochet of the opposite top corner of the panel. Meaning, you are joining the strip to 3 sides of the panel leaving the top open.
After joining one panel to the strip, take the other panel and line it up to the strip making sure that the sides of the granny squares are all lined up across it (you don’t want one square higher than another). Pin the pieces together at this point to make sure everything is where you want it to be before seaming.
Now that you have everything in place, let’s join the panels and complete the crochet portion of the bag. Begin by locating the center double crochet of the top corner on the second panel. From here, we’ll repeat the slip stitch joining to connect the second panel to the opposite long edge of the single crochet strip. This visible seam joining technique will create a beautiful crochet granny square bag, with an approximate base and side measurement of 2.5 inches.
The crochet portion of the bag is finished, however you need a way to carry the bag. This is not a crochet clutch. You have a couple of options for the handle. You can hand stitch a handle directly to the bag as it is, or you can extend the single crochet side strip to make a longer cross-body purse strap. The choice is entirely up to you and your personal style.
As Marly created this crochet granny purse, she decided to add a fabric lining to give the bag a more polished look and add structure to help it stand. Now, Marly isn’t a seamstress by trade, but she gave it her best shot and documented the process with some helpful pictures. Perhaps you’d like to do the same and enhance your bag with a lining and insert?
Below, you’ll find detailed instructions to guide you through the process. Let’s take your crochet granny square purse to the next level!
Follow the instructions below:
This is really the EXTRA finishing.
The Granny Square Pucker Purse wouldn’t be the GRANNY SQUARE PUCKER PURSE without the eye-catching lining! Take the time to do this little extra touch and your Granny Square Pucker Purse will be unforgettable!
I wanted to make the bag sturdy enough to stand up on its own. Because a crochet bag all by itself can’t do this I added Plastic Canvas (see note about interfacing). It’s sealed on the inside of the bag between the lining and the granny squares.
The lining is just some fabric I got at my local fabric store. I thought it was really cool and made the inside of the bag pop. Even though it’s black the inside of the bag is not too dark because of the bright flowers on the fabric.
❣️ Little Tip I had made one extra granny square and added it to the lining to use as a pocket. You could also use some contrasting fabric to make the pocket visually appealing. Just a thought.
Note: Don’t worry about doing anything more to the plastic canvas. It’ll stay in place with the lining and the purse.
Voila, you have completed the Granny Square Pucker Purse!
Are you a beginner knitter looking for an easy project to get your creative muscles moving? Look no further – the Make It Mine Shawl is here! Whether you’re ready to try out an easy knit triangle shawl or have been knitting for years and need something new and exciting, this pattern has all the necessary tools.
Not only does it provide clear instructions on how to create a beautiful knit masterpiece that will keep you warm all winter long, but its stitch-level versatility also allows customization so that every “Make it Mine Shawl” can be as unique as its maker. So if you’re ready to take on some classic yet modern colorful striped knitting, let’s get started!
The Make it Mine Easy Knit Triangle Shawl is a FREE PATTERN that I designed while traveling to various knitting and crochet shows over several months. I would work on this knit shawl on the plane, in the taxi, during breaks, or even in the booth while selling yarn!
Many of you would stop me and ask about the yarn, about the needles (I used Signature Needles while knitting this), and about the pattern. You would be discouraged when I said I hadn’t written the pattern yet but no worries. Now you can get the Make it Mine Knit Shawl pattern for FREE!
[Read more…]Are you intimidated by the crochet pineapple stitch? Fear not! Marly to the rescue! The pineapple stitch is a quintessential crochet stitch, as is the granny square. But the crochet pineapple stitch shawl can seem a bit intimidating if you’ve never done it before. There’s nothing to worry about – it’s just simple stitches arranged in a complex-looking way. I’ll explain more in a little bit…
Now, I have to say, one of the most fun parts of making the videos for Red Heart is being able to look through their MANY FREE PATTERNS. I get to choose the ones I like best (and those I know you’d love to learn to crochet too.) Yet, the hard part is choosing only a few designs instead of the whole library!
The Sidewalk Shawl by Kimberley McAlindin is one of those fantastic pieces that will stop you in your tracks and make you say, “WHOA! I gotta make that!” There’s no wonder that it’s one of the top patterns at RedHeart.com. Check it out right here – STUNNING!
Don’t miss the other patterns I’ve found for you down below…
I just KNEW you’d love this shawl, so I had to make a video to show you how to begin this stylish accessory.
Download the Free Sidewalk Shawl Pattern below, and I’ll give you tips and tricks on how to crochet pineapple stitch while making this gorgeous shawl. You’ll want to watch my in-depth video by Marly Bird about crocheting the Sidewalk Shawl in crochet pineapple stitch.
In this video, I show you exactly how to get started with this stitch pattern (that looks difficult but really isn’t), and I help you work all the way through Row 10 too. I’ll show you how to use stitch markers to your advantage to help you recognize the last stitch of your row. I’ll also explain which stitches you’re using (and why you’re using them) to help you better understand the shawls’ overall construction.
Better yet…I’ve had a chart made for this pattern that you can download – FREE. Download the chart below. Also, check out this post, where I even have a video explaining how to work from this chart! https://marlybird.com/how-to-read-sidewalk-shawl-crochet-chart/
If you struggle to read a crochet chart, but it’s something you really want to learn, we’ve got you covered. Check out this video Robyn Chachula made for BiCrafty Champions, demonstrating how to read charts. Seriously – don’t miss it! You’ll learn SO much.
It’ll make reading charts such a breeze you might not want to go back to written instructions!
This is a Marly Bird exclusive video!
Welcome, crocheters! Looking for the perfect crochet rainbow blanket pattern to make a cozy covering for that special little one? Or just an adorable addition to your stash of handmade crochet items? We’ve got something truly special to share with you today: The Chasing Rainbows Crochet Baby Blanket.
This beautiful rainbow crochet design is energetic and fun! Its bright stitches really pop against a white background of subtle texture. We have the free pattern and a video tutorial made by Marly Bird that guides us through each step.
So grab that hook and join us on this journey! Let’s take a closer look at how you can create this gorgeous bubbly baby blanket in no time at all!
Over on Red Heart’s website, you’ll find the Chasing Rainbows crochet baby blanket as a FREE pattern to download. I created this pattern to be the perfect bright and cheery gift for the next baby shower you go to. With 15 colors to choose from you can customize this blanket for the child so they’ll love it forever.
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