Summer Poncho Crochet Pattern

Summer Poncho Crochet Pattern

Looking for a Summer Poncho Crochet Pattern? Look no further because the Aria Poncho, a collared crochet poncho, is the perfect easy crochet pattern! I know this lacy crochet poncho looks intricate, but I promise the row repeats are simple stitches and once you get a few rows down you’ll be hooked! Bonus, this Summer Poncho Crochet Pattern comes in child and adult sizes!

Aria is a collared crochet poncho that is made using simple stitches for an elegant result. This pattern is made up of just a few simple stitches to create this lacy crochet poncho in child and adult sizes!

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If an open poncho isn’t what you are looking for maybe try my Ellie Sweater! Ellie is oversized and has a poncho like fit with closed sides and sleeves!

Materials

Size 5.00 mm crochet hook – Furls Odyssey
#3 DK Wt. Yarn
Furls Whims Merino 3 (4, 5, 6, 8, 8, 10) skeins (light grey)
588 (784, 980, 1176, 1568, 1568, 1960) yds

Gauge

4” x 4” square 15 sts x 8 rows in dc with a size 5.00 mm crochet hook

Pattern Gauge

3” x 3” square 24 sts x 6 rows in pattern repeat PRE BLOCKED
3” x 4” square 24 sts x 6 rows in pattern repeat POST BLOCKED
*Please be aware that all yarns behave differently, adjust accordingly if not using Whims Merino. 

Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations 

• Chain Stitch – ch / Slip Stitch – Sl St / Single Crochet – sc /
  Double Crochet – dc / Back Loop Only – BLO
• Foundation Single Crochet – Fsc – Chain 2, insert hook into 2 nd chain from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook) yarn over, draw through 1 loop, (2 loops on hook with 1 ch created), yarn over, draw through all loops (1 loop on hook, 1 foundation single crochet with chain at the bottom) *Insert hook to the bottom of the stitch you just made, it will look like the top or “V” of a stitch, yarn over, pull up 1 loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through 1 loop (2 loops on hook with 1 ch created), yarn over, draw through all loops repeat from * to * for desired amount of stitches.

Pattern Notes

• 2/4 (6-8, 10/12, 14/16, Petit, Standard, Plus) – Use corresponding number for your size.
• Stitch pattern is worked in multiples of 12.
• * Designates a repeat.  
• Fit – Loose
• Skill Level – Easy/Intermediate – the techniques and stitches in this pattern are easy but it requires a bit of attention to stitch placement.

Back and Front  Panel – Lacy Crochet Poncho

Row 1
Fsc 96 (120, 144, 156, 156, 180, 180) stitches, ch 5, turn.
Row 2
Sk 1^st st, sc in next st, *skip next 3 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 5, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st, repeat from * until 10 sts remain, skip next 3 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch2 , skip 1 st, dc in last st, turn.
Row 3
Ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, (ch 2, 3 dc) in each next ch-2 sps, *(sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-5 sp, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, (ch 2, 3 dc) in each next ch-2 sps, repeat from * to last sc of previous row, (sc, ch 1, hdc) in turning ch-5, turn. See diagram for clarity.
Row 4
Ch 4, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, *(dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, repeat from * to last ch-2 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc, ch 1, dc) in turning ch-3, turn.
Row 5
Ch 3, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, *(sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-5 sp, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, (ch 2, 3 dc) in each next ch-2 sp, repeat from * to last ch-5 sp, *(sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-5 sp, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in turn ch-4, turn.
Row 6
Ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, *(dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, repeat from * to last ch-3, (dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in turning ch-3, turn.
Rows 7 – 11 (15, 19, 23, 31, 35, 43)
Repeat Rows 3-6. 
See Diagram Below for Clarity.

*When blocked this stitch pattern opens up significantly to add more length. If you feel that you would like your piece longer, you may add more row repeats, but me sure to account for extra yardage. 

Assembly for Child and Adult Sizes

Lay your panels with right sides facing up if using a mattress stitch.
Begin seaming from the outer most corners in 36 (48, 58, 62, 60, 72, 70) stitches on the Fsc side so that you will be leaving a space in the middle to create the neck where the collar will be attached.
*If you feel that you would like a larger or smaller neck opening you can add or subtract how many rows you seam up. However, you will need to adjust the number of rows for the collar.

Collar

The stitches are what make up the height of the collar on this collared crochet poncho so that it can be folded in half when worn. If you would like a shorter collar you can subtract stitches off of your Fsc for both child and adult sizes.

Row 1
Fsc 15 (20, 25, 30, 35, 35, 35) sts.
Row 2
Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, sc in BLO to next to last st, sc in last st.
Row 3- 48 (48, 56, 64, 72, 72, 80)
Repeat Row 2, fold in half and sl st your last row to your first row, finish off.

Collared Crochet Poncho Assembly

1. If you have not already, fold your collar in half and align the last row with the Fsc row and seam together. Be mindful of your tension so the seam does not pinch. Leave a tail 4 times the diameter of your collar.
2. Now that you have the body of your poncho assembled and the collar created it is time to attach it, again, be mindful of your seams.
3. Keep your poncho with right sides facing and place your collar in between the two panels with the collar seam on the outside (right side in on the collar) and centered at the back. 
4. Begin to attach your collar to the neck opening you created being careful to align each stitch with a row. I highly suggest using a mattress stitch which will give you the best stretch for the neckline. Be very careful not to tighten your stitches.
5. Finish off and weave in any remaining ends!

I HIGHLY suggest wet blocking this poncho. That will really open up the lacy shell stitches and give the collar on this collared crochet poncho less structure to make it extra cozy!

*If you feel that you would like a larger or smaller neck opening you can add or subtract how many rows you seam up. However, you will need to adjust the number of rows for the collar.

I hope you enjoyed making this Summer Crochet Poncho Pattern as much as I did! This lacy crochet poncho pattern made with simple stitches is going to be one of your favorite makes ever! Maybe you even made a mommy and me set using the child and adult sizes!