15 Best Free Patterns
Babies & Kids Crochet Ponchos
Find your next project in this collection of adorable crochet poncho patterns for babies and children. Ive included 15 beautiful free patterns plus three of my favourite paid patterns.
Ponchos are great transitional pieces for inbetween seasons. And they’re perfect for little kids as their really easy to take on and off and layer over other clothing.
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Free Written Patterns
Peaceful Poncho Crochet Pattern in Child Sizes from Crochet It Creations
The Peaceful Poncho is a free crochet pattern for a lightweight poncho with a simple construction method. This post is for the child sizes, but there is a link to adult sizes within the pattern so you can make ponchos for the whole family.
SIZE: Toddler (2-3T), Child Small (4-8), Child Large (10-14), and Teen (16-Small Adult).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Lion Brand Mandala.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Chainless Standing Double Crochet and Foundation Double Crochet.
Petal Poncho Pattern for Toddlers from Yarnspirations
The Petal Poncho is a free pattern featuring a sweet scalloped hem and cozy chenille yarn.
SIZE: 12-18 mos and 2-3 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Baby Velvet.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) and 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tape measure, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Single Crochet in the Back Loop Only.
Free Crochet Poncho Pattern from Sincerely Pam
The Ragged Falls Poncho is a free crochet pattern in sizes to suit Toddlers up to Adults.
SIZE: 2/4, 6/8, 10/12, XS/S/M, L/1X,2X, and 3X/4X/5X.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Vanna’s Choice from Lion Brand Yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, and a measuring tape.
Free Crochet Poncho Pattern in Child Sizes from Sincerely Pam
The Lucky Penny Poncho is worked in one piece from the bottom up, and the cowl is added at the end.
SIZE: Child Small 23″ wide x 17″ long (, Child Medium
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 900-1600 yards (822-1463 m) depending on the size made.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Crochet in the Back Loop Only.
Wasilla Poncho for Girls from A Crocheted Simplicity
The Wasilla Poncho is a free pattern in one size. It’s worked from the neck down, and the length is easily adjusted.
SIZE: Child size, with a 21″ neck opening, 13″ length at the sides, and 19″ length at the centre point (53 cm x 33 cm x 48 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Mandala Sparkle from Lion Brand Yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Two cakes/640 yards (585 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape or gauge ruler.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Single Crochet Puff Stitch, Alternate Double Crochet Cluster Stitch, and Two Double Crochet Clusters.
Granny Square Poncho for Toddlers from Patricia Fentie
This free pattern will take you through the whole process of making this cute poncho. This project is suitable for beginners, and the tutorial will teach you how to make the granny squares, how to adjust the pattern for different sizes, how to join the squares, how to join the panels, and how to crochet the edging. Step-by-step photos are included.
SIZE: 6-12 mos, 12-18 mos, and 18-24 mos.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Super Value.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4), 4 mm (G-6), or 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook. The hook size you use will depend on which size you make.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tape measure, and a darning needle.
Free Panda Bear Crochet Poncho & Buddy Pattern from Briana K Designs
This fun child’s poncho pattern includes a cute little panda bear toy. The buddy toy uses safety eyes, which can be a choking risk for younger children; embroidered eyes are a safer option.
SIZE: Newborn, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, and Child.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Brava Worsted from We Crochet.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) and 6 mm (J-10) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: 9 mm safety eyes, fiberfill stuffing, 4-7 1″ buttons, stitch markers, scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Crochet in the Front Loop Only, Crochet in the Back Loop Only, and Linked Double Crochet.
Child Size Crochet Poncho Pattern from Crochet It Creations
This is a sampler-style crochet pattern with squares featuring different stitch patterns and textures.
SIZE: To suit an older child (9/10) to a teen.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Hygge.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Six 140 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, stitch markers, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Double Crochet, Back Post Double Crochet, Front Post Treble Crochet, Back Post Treble Crochet, and Bean Stitch.
Child’s Summer Poncho Crochet Pattern from Muki Crafts
The Nora Poncho is a beginner-friendly pattern that is available as a free PDF download. It’s a v-neck poncho, worked in two pieces with a tie-cord on one side that can be adjusted to gather up one side.
SIZE: 2-4, 5-8, and 9-12.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight cotton, e.g., DROPS Love You 7 from Garnstudio.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 250-350 g or 930-1300 yards (850-1190 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape.
Kids Summer Poncho from Pink Plumeria Maui
The Kids Summer Poncho is a free pattern designed to be thrown on after a swim. Crocheted in cotton yarn, the pattern is sized to suit Toddlers to Teens.
SIZE: Toddler, Child 1-3, Child 4-7, and Teen.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight cotton, e.g., 24/7 Cotton from Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, and a tape measure.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Extended Single Crochet.
Happy Poncho by Charlotte Hjorth
The Happy Poncho is a free pattern worked in Tunisian Crochet. It’s made from front to back in one piece, with the hood made separately and then seamed to the poncho.
SIZE: 12-18 months, this poncho is 13¾” wide and 13″ long (35 cm x 33 cm)
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Approximately 80 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 7 or 8 mm Tunisian crochet hook and a 4 mm standard hook for the edging.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, 7-9 buttons, a measuring tape, and stitch markers (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Tunisian Crochet.
Baby Bear Cub Poncho from Yarnspirations
This adorable crochet baby poncho is a free pattern that requires minimal shaping and finishing. It also works up quickly in bulky weight yarn.
SIZE: To fit babies 6-12 mos and 18-24 mos.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Pipsqueak.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Two 100 g balls of your main colour and one ball of a contrasting colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape.
Dino Crochet Baby Poncho Pattern from Yarnspirations
Little ones will love the cute dinosaur on this cozy hooded poncho. The dinosaur is made with colour changes, and the spikes are separate appliques. This is an intermediate-level pattern. There is a chart for the colourwork.
SIZE: 6-12 mos and 18-24 mos.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., Forever Fleece Finer by Bernat.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Colourwork and working from a chart.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Child’s Crochet Poncho Tutorial by Frisian Knitting Tutorials
This tutorial will teach you how to make the 8-10-year-olds size of this sweet granny stitch crochet poncho. It is available as a paid pattern in sizes from newborn to adult plus size.
SIZE: To suit an 8-10 year old child.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Royal from Zeeman.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.
Children’s Unicorn Poncho Crochet Pattern from MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
This cute crochet poncho has a hood, a pocket, and fun fringing. The free pattern is easy to follow and crocheted in basic Single Crochet and Double Crochet stitches. Plus, there is a complete video tutorial. Instructions are also provided for a pair of matching socks!
SIZE: XXS 6-12 mos, XS Preschool 2-4 yrs, Child 5-8 yrs, M Youth 9-12 yrs, L Adult S/M, XL Adult L/XL.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Mellowspun DK from Mary Maxim.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) and 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, stitch markers, a measuring tape, 1-3 wooden buttons, four wooden beads (optional), polyester fiberfill, and blocking supplies.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Suzette Stitch and Crochet in the Back Loop Only.
Paid Patterns
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Turtleneck Crochet Poncho Pattern for Babies & Children by Turquoise Pattern
The Daphne Poncho is a paid pattern in sizes to suit babies and children from 6 months to 12 years. It’s an intermediate pattern with easy-to-follow, detailed instructions and pictures.
SIZE: 6-12 mos, 1-2 yrs, 3-4 yrs, 5-6 yrs, 7-8 yrs, and 9-12 yrs.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
Crochet Popover Poncho Pattern by Holland Designs
This pretty crochet poncho is a paid pattern with instructions for sizes 0-6 mos up to Ladies 3X.
SIZE: 0-6 mos up to Ladies 2X/3X.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, two buttons, a measuring tape, a sewing needle, and sewing thread.
Timberlyn Poncho by The Velvet Acorn
The Timberlyn Poncho is a paid pattern featuring a removable cowl. The pattern includes instructions for sizes to suit toddlers and adults.
You can find more free patterns for babies and children in this collection of patterns.
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