Child’s Do-Over Poncho – Easy Crochet Pattern

The Child’s Do-Over Poncho is an easy crochet clothing project with a relaxed shape and simple construction. Made in soft yarn, it creates a comfortable layer that children can slip over everyday clothes for school, play or cool-weather outings.

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What you need

K hook Size
I’m guessing this will fit a child aged 10 to 12.

Instructions

This easy crochet child’s poncho pattern creates a comfortable layer that is simple for children to pull on over their everyday clothes.

The relaxed poncho shape allows plenty of room for movement, making it practical for school runs, outdoor play and cool days when a full jacket feels too bulky. It is also a manageable clothing project for crocheters who are ready to move beyond scarves and blankets.

Make it in a child’s favourite colour, use washable yarn for easy care or add contrasting edging for a personalised finish.

Amount of yarn is approximate. I weighed the poncho after completion and it was a titch over 16 oz. I recycled a Work in progress and didn’t have any labels to refer to. Poncho is done in 2 panels that are each 16.5 inches x 27 inches.

Specialty stitch Berry Stitch

Insert hook in st, pull up a loop, (yo, draw thru 1 loop on hook) 3 times, yo, draw thru last 2 loops on hook to complete.

Note 1: turning chains do not count as a stitch.

Note 2: numbers in ( ) at end of row depicts number of stitches for the row.

Make 2 panels

ROW 1: ch 78, sc in 2nd st from hook, ch 1, sk 1, sc in next st across. (77 sts, count ch 1 spaces and sc’s) Ch 1, turn

ROW 2: sc in each sc and in each ch-1 space across. (77 sts) Ch 2, turn

ROW 3: Hdc in first st, (ch 3, sk 3 sts, Hdc in next st) across. (19 ch-3 spaces) Ch 1, turn

ROW 4: sc in first st, (3 sc over ch-3 sp, sc in next st) across. (77 sts) Ch 1, turn

ROW 5: sc in first st, (ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st) across. (77 sts) Ch 1, turn

ROW 6: sc in first st, Berry Stitch in next st, sc in next st, across (77 sts, count berry stitch and sc’s) Ch 1, turn Berry Stitch Insert hook in st, pull up a loop, (yo, draw thru 1 loop on hook) 3 times, yo, draw thru last 2 loops on hook to complete.

ROW 7: sc in each st across. (77 sts) Ch 2, turn

ROW 8: Hdc in first st, (ch 3, sk 3 sts, Hdc in next st) across. (19 ch-3 spaces) Ch 1, turn

ROW 9: sc in first st, (3 sc over ch-3 sp, sc in next st) across. (77 sts) Ch 1, turn

ROW 10: sc in each st across. (77 sts) Ch 2, turn

ROW 11: sc in first st, (ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st) across. (77 sts) Ch 1, turn

ROW 12: sc in first st, Berry Stitch in next st, sc in next st, across (77 sts, count berry stitch and sc’s) Ch 1, turn Berry Stitch Insert hook in st, pull up a loop, (yo, draw thru 1 loop on hook) 3 times, yo, draw thru last 2 loops on hook to complete. Repeat Rows 7 thru 12 until there are 7 berry stitch rows (or size needed), ending with Repeat row 7 thru 10 once more.

Fasten off and weave in ends. Assemble poncho by sewing narrow side to long side, fold into poncho shape and sew the other narrow side to the other long side.

This Pattern was contributed by Dot from Crochet By The Hook. Copyright 11/23/04 Dot Matthews