Are you a fan of beautiful crochet ponchos? Wondering how to crochet a fall poncho? How about making a fall crochet poncho with cream tweed and brown colors to coordinate with the season? Use Lion Brand’s BASIC STITCH worsted weight yarn to crochet the poncho in ‘Autumn Tweed’ and ‘Walnut’ – cozy neutral colors for autumn. If you enjoy easy crochet poncho patterns, this one is simple to make with two panels seamed together. Keep reading for my beginner-friendly FREE crochet pattern for this classic poncho. You can add the neckline and bottom edging in the contrasting color or feel free to make the simple crochet poncho in one main color – your choice!

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How to Make a Crochet Poncho for Fall

When you’re considering making a crochet poncho this fall, opt for a simple, repetitive pattern using fall colored yarn. Free poncho crochet patterns are only useful when they are easy to crochet. My free pattern is worked by making 2 simple rectangles with a repetitive pattern, then seaming the panels together. The neckline and bottom edging are added with contrasting yarn color in easy single crochet rounds, making the result so classic and interesting. If stylish ponchos are your thing, this one has a unique look & would be a great addition to your wardrobe!

How many skeins of yarn do I need for a poncho?

You will need the following supplies to make this fall crochet poncho, which should fit up to 44″ bust size:

Supplies

• Size I (5.5 mm) hook size
• Main Color (MC): Size 4 Medium yarn weight – 3 FULL skeins (477 yds)
  • Lion Brand Basic Stitch in color Autumn Tweed
• Contrasting Color (CC): Size 4 Medium yarn weight – 85 yds
  • Lion Brand Basic Stitch in color Walnut
• scissors
• tapestry needle

Crochet Abbreviations

US Crochet terms are used.

Ch – chain

dc – double crochet

rep – repeat   

sc – single crochet

sk – skip

sl st – slip stitch                          

st(s) – stitch(es)

tch – turning chain

BLO – back loop only

FLO – front loop only

sm – stitch marker

PATTERN INFORMATION

I enjoy naming my crochet and knit patterns after local New England places of interest.

This “Portsmouth Poncho” is named after the town of Portsmouth, NH, where you can experience both autumn foliage sights and coastal appeal in east coast New Hampshire. This classic fall poncho makes a lovely fashion statement inspired by this bustling New England port.

The FREE poncho pattern is provided below with clear instructions.

• but you can also get the ad-free, printable pdf pattern for the CROCHET FALL PONCHO in the ETSY SHOP!  The pdf has helpful tutorial photos included, especially for Rows 2, 3, and 7 in panel.

Before we begin, I wanted to make you aware of my crochet workshop on 5 quick crochet pieces for the fall season…

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STYLISH FREE CROCHET PONCHO PATTERN

Gauge: 4″ (10cm) square = 12 sts by 8 rows (of rows 2-9 pattern repeat).

There are different styles of ponchos, and this one has a triangular shape on the front and back, created by joining two rectangular panels together.

NOTES: First you will work in stitch pattern to create 2 rectangle panels. Block panels to size. Next, you will join the two panels with seams as instructed. Lastly, you will add a finished neckline and edging in a contrasting color. Feel free to use the main color for the entire poncho if you do not want contrasting edging. (You would need another skein of main color for this). The pdf pattern has step-by-step photo tutorials.

Instructions to make the fall crochet poncho are as follows…

Perfect Fall Poncho Pattern

NOTE – First Ch 3 counts as 1 dc, but first Ch 1 does not count as a st.

Poncho Panel (Make 2)

(The stitch count will remain at 81 for both panels)

Using size I-9 crochet hook, ch 82 with MC yarn.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (81 sts)

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st; rep from * to end. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), dc in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * to end. Turn.

Rows 4-6: Repeat Row 3 three more times.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in BLO of first st and in BLO of each st and ch across, ending with sc at 3rd ch of tch. Turn.

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in FLO of first st and in FLO of each st across. Turn.

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in BLO of first st and in BLO of each st across. Turn.

Repeat rows 2-9 two more times.

Repeat rows 2-6 one more time.

Last row: Ch 1, sc in first st and in each st and ch across, ending with sc at 3rd ch of tch.

Fasten off.

Weave in all loose ends.

Block each panel to approx. 27″ by 17″ big rectangle.

Seaming

Seam together the 2 panels with MC yarn.

Using size I-9 crochet hook,

• With RS together, join shorter row edge of one panel with long sc edge of other panel by working 47 sl sts through both panels. (Join 47 sc sts on long edge with sides of short edge).
• Repeat for remaining short and long edge of panels.

Neckline

Add a neckline as follows:

Using size I-9 crochet hook,

With RS facing, insert hook and join CC yarn at a seam at neck. Using a SM to keep track of 1st sc in round, work 5 rounds as follows:

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in 68 sts around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (68 sts)

Rnd 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in FLO of each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in BLO of each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in FLO of each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off.

Bottom Edging

Add an edging to the bottom of the poncho as follows:

Using size I-9 crochet hook,

With RS facing, join CC yarn at a seam at bottom. Using a SM to keep track of 1st sc in round, work 2 rounds as follows:

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, work 47 sc sts across row edges of each panel and 81 sc sts across bottom sc row of each panel, working 3 additional sc sts in the 2 corner ‘points’ of the poncho. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn. (262 sts)

(262 = 47 + 81 + 3 at point + 47 + 81 + 3 at point)

Rnd 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in FLO of each st around. Join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off.

Weave in ALL ends.

Important Tips for Crocheting your fall poncho

Some things to keep in mind as you crochet the poncho are:

• The Right Side (RS) of the panels & finished edges are worked on odd numbered rows/rounds.
• It may help to place a stitch marker (SM) at the 1st st (3rd ch or 1st sc) on each row of panels to keep track of where to begin and end rows (first st and last st).
• Be sure to put RS together when seaming two panels together.
• Use a SM to keep track of 1st st in each round of neckline and bottom edging.

Finished Size

The finished crochet poncho measures approximately 31″ width (wingspan) by 24″ length, with 24″ neck circumference. It should fit up to 44″ bust size.

Wearing Your Fall Crochet Poncho

Now it is time to enjoy wearing your finished handmade crochet poncho! Toss it over a white collared shirt, turtleneck, or long-sleeved fitted sweater. It is a great transitional piece as the days get colder, adding one extra layer of warmth. The Lion Brand yarn colors are gorgeous! Pair the crochet cape with jeans and tall boots and you’re ready for the cooler months. I just love the look of ponchos in autumn, and I hope you do, too!

What do you think of this free pattern for the easy poncho? If you are a beginner at crochet, you can definitely handle this using BASIC CROCHET STITCHES. The repetitive pattern for the panels is simple to master, and the seaming isn’t too difficult using slip stitches. The rounds for the edging are worked in simple single crochet stitches, sometimes in only the back loop (BLO), and other times in only the front loop (FLO). It’s the perfect crochet poncho pattern for beginner skill level. You can do it!

Don’t forget that this crochet poncho pattern is also available in an ad-free digital pdf pattern.  The pdf has helpful photo tutorials.  Grab the CROCHET FALL PONCHO pattern in my Etsy shop.

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