Beginner Crochet Poncho

Beginner Crochet Poncho-The Perfect Poncho:

The Perfect Poncho is one of the easiest patterns that I have worked. Although the stitch pattern is an easy repeat the finished results are stunning. Most of the beauty of this pattern comes from the wonderful yarn selected. Red Heart Colorscape is a long length color change giving beautiful patterns.

Because of the way that this pattern is written you can adjust it to your size, if it isn’t quite right for you. With a stitch multiple of 3 + 2 you can work it smaller or larger than what you will find in the FREE pattern. If you find that your poncho is too short or too long you can also adjust that. Just remember that you will need to work the repeat through row 6 to be able to work the finishing rows.

As you start the video you will notice that I am only working on a small swatch. The reason for this is that the stich pattern is the same for the whole row. Rather than make you watch me work the entire pattern I am just showing you the basics and you can use that to complete each of your rows of the beginner poncho pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you tell me more about the yarn you used for this poncho?

Honestly… the yarn really makes this poncho pop! I used Red Heart Colorscape, and it’s a long-length color change yarn. That’s what gives it that beautiful, changing pattern without having to do anything fancy yourself.

I’m a total beginner, is this poncho *really* easy to make?

Yes! It really is. The stitch pattern is a super easy repeat, and the finished results look so much more complex than they are. I even show you just a small swatch in the video because the stitch pattern is the same for the whole row… so you just keep repeating it!

What hook size do I need for this project?

So here’s the thing… you’ll need a Susan Bates Crochet Hook in size 6.5 mm, which is a US K-10½. That’s what I used and it worked perfectly with the yarn.

How can I make this poncho bigger or smaller if I need to?

Good question! Because of the stitch multiple being 3 + 2, you can totally adjust the size. Just keep that in mind as you’re working it up, and you can make it perfectly suited for you… or whoever you’re making it for!

I’m a bit worried about the edging… can you explain it more simply?

Oh, I hear you! It can be a little tricky… just remember that you need to work the repeat through row 6 before you get to the finishing rows. Take your time, and don’t be afraid to use those stitch markers to keep track of where you are!

Alexis Verbivc says:

January 3, 2020 at 9:27 am

Hello! Love the Perfect Crochet Poncho (Beginner Crochet Poncho) and I have completed one panel. Before starting the second panel, I looked ahead at the edging directions and I am lost. I decided on this poncho because it stated it was a “beginner” poncho. I am just starting out crocheting – I have made several baby blankets and I am mastering the crocheting stitches etc., but, I am lost at the edging. We do this before seaming? And how exactly? I am just not good at the directions. I love all of the things that I have seen you do so far, but I thought I would give you a “beginners” perspective. When I saw this pattern, and it stated for “beginners”, I jumped right on it. But, not to finish the video with the visual to the edging piece, might have not been a good idea. I will take a stab at it, but I certainly do not want to mess up the work I have already done. Not sure if other “beginners” have expericed this same concern, but I thought I would give you my comment. Marly, this comment was meant to be only constructive and informational. It was not meant to be ugly or negative. I think you are WONDERFUL with instructional videos, and do a superb job at demonstrating and explaining. Thank you for all that you do. Happy New Year!!!!!!

Beginner Crochet Poncho