Portobello Crochet Poncho Pattern
The portobello crochet poncho pattern is versatile and stylish addition to the wardrobe!
This poncho is a classic design that can be customized in so many ways including the color, size, and texture to suit your personal style.
Inspiration for the Portobello Crochet Poncho Pattern
Crocheting oversized garments can be fun and easy at the same time. I wanted a poncho that is lightweight and flowy at the same time.
This design is perfect for all season as you can either style it up or down, pairing with other garments.
You can go to any length either the customization of your poncho. These includes using color blocking or even coordinating colors! Oh, the portobello crochet poncho is also beautiful in just one color!
Some of the photos from my amazing testers!
This crochet poncho is only available as a paid pattern. You can read through the supplies needed and the pattern notes below. Get the PDF pattern in my shops.
Supplies Needed for the poncho pattern
Yarn – Portobello, Aran weight, #4, 60% Cotton, 28% Acrylic, 12% Wool, 120 m (131 yds) per 1.75 oz/50g skein
Color A = Cream (04) – 7 (8, 9) Skeins
Color B = Eucalyptus (98) – 3 (4, 5) Skeins
Color C = Hunter Green (116) – 4 (5, 6) Skeins
Estimated Total Yardage
1800 (2220, 2600) yards
Hook – 6 mm Crochet Hook
Difficulty Level – Intermediate
Terms – US Terminology
Gauge
14 sts over 8 Rows = 4 x 4” made in xhdc, before blocking.
Instructions for the gauge
Row 1: Chain 16, hdc in 3rd ch and in each ch across, turn. 14 hdc
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, xhdc across until the last st, hdc in last st, turn. 6 xhdc, 2 hdc
Rows 3 – 8: Rep Row 2
Adjust hook size, if necessary, to obtain gauge.
Pattern Notes
- Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
- Similar #4 weight yarn can be substituted, please check the gauge.
- Chains at the beginning of the rounds do not count as a stitch.
- Stitch count is written after each row/round with the smallest written first and the other in the ().
- Stitch count written in black is for all sizes but at some points, the stitch counts are color coded for clarity.
Stitches Abbreviations
Chain(s) – ch(s)
Single Crochet – sc
Half double crochet – hdc
Double crochet – dc
Crossed half double crochet – xhdc
Crossed double crochet – xdc
Back loop only – BLO
Front post half double crochet – FPhdc
Front post double crochet – FPdc
Special stitch
Crossed hdc – skip next st, hdc in next st, crocheting over the hdc just made, work hdc into the skipped st
Crossed dc – skip next st, dc in next st, crocheting over the dc just made, work dc into the skipped st
Finished Measurement
Size(s) and color codes – S (M, L)
Bust Measurement: 30 – 38 (42 – 50), (54 – 62)”
Length of Poncho: 24 (26, 27)”
Sleeves length: 8 (8, 8)”
Modeled garment is shown in the smallest size, with 20” of Positive Ease.
Construction Notes
- This poncho is worked in 3 sections.
- Section 1 and 2 are the main panel and are made in rows using 3 colors.
- Section 3 – is the sleeves made in rows and then joined to the main panel.
- Section 4 – The collar, made in rounds and can be adjusted for a better fit.
