Noncho Poncho- Free Crochet Poncho Pattern for Women

Hello Craftee, if the name Noncho Poncho doesn’t get your attention, I don’t know what else will, lol! I am so excited to share this Free Crochet Poncho Pattern with you.

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I like layers, a lot. I like simple wears just as much, and I can tell you that the Noncho Poncho is a simple but lovely garment to make and wear. It was inspired by this poncho I saw years ago; I was so captivated by how elegantly it hung on the wall, I had to save the picture as ‘inspiration for later’; later turned out to be two years. While the Noncho Poncho follows a similar construction as the inspiration, it has a different look.

This pattern is part of the Christmas in July Crochet-along hosted by Marie of The Undergroundcrafter. In 2022, I participated with this tank top, it was my first for women. There are many beautiful patterns from many fantastic designers you can choose from, so be sure to visit Marie’s website to see them all and participate in the giveaway.

THE STITCH

This free crochet poncho pattern uses mainly double crochet and chains in a group of blocks. While the upper part looks like a granny stitch, it is mainly blocks of 4 stitches each, plus chain two spaces. The lower part uses also uses a form of block stitches in a way that allows easy transition of the two yarn colours.

I quite like the stitches on the bottom part, and will be using it to design a crochet blanket in multiple sizes.

CONSTRUCTION

Almost similar to the City Walk Crochet Ruana, the Noncho Poncho is done in parts- the upper parts and the lower parts. First, we crochet the upper part which consists of the back and front panels using the granny stitch mimic. Then we move to the lower part, which also consists two parts- these parts are done in the same way on each of the upper panels.

CUSTOMISE

This crochet poncho pattern is done in a multiple of six stitches. If you wanted to smaller or bigger, it starts from the starting chains. This post gives small/medium size, with a starting chain of 6×12+4.

The number of rows you have on one side of the panel is the same number you want to have on the other side, the number of rows in the middle is will be the shortest. For the size in this post is, we have 38-21-38, that is, 38 rows on one side, 21 rows in the middle and 38 rows on the other side.

It is pretty simple, you only need to increase or decrease the starting chains for a shorter or longer poncho and crochet more or less rows on either sides for a smaller or wider poncho. The lower part is the easiest as it is done the same way for both front and back panels.

BLOCK

The Noncho Poncho crochet pattern will not be complete without mentioning that it should be blocked after completion. Even though the pattern uses DK weight yarn, it will feel stiff until all the stitches are stretched out. So please, block you noncho poncho. You can see this photo for how I blocked mine.

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FREE CROCHET PONCHO PATTERN FOR WOMEN

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Finished Size (as in photos for size S/M): after blocking- 23.5″ height/33″ wide

Gauge: 13 rows (consists 7 block stitches/6 ch 2 spaces) × 4 block stitches/4 ch 2 spaces across= 4 inches.

Materials:

• DK weight, medium 3 yarn. Col. A- Grey, 3-4 balls (840-1,120mtrs), Col. B- Dark Grey,1 ball (280 mtrs). This pattern uses YarnArt Adore. Substitute with a selection of DK yarns here
• 3.75 or 4mm hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch markers

Stitches/Abbreviation:

• SC- single crochet
• DC- double crochet
• CH- chain
• DC Vstitch- DC, ch 1, DC

Notes:

• 1 block stitches= 4DCs
  1 block space= 2 chains or 4 chains at the end of each row
• instructions in parentheses [ ] means to repeat the same instructions the number of times mentioned across the given stitches
• chain 4 at the end of row stands as 1 DC and 2 chains (or chain 2) in the next row.
• chain 2 counts as 1 DC
• the pattern uses U.S terms

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VIDEO TUTORIAL

Important: The below pattern is for sizes small/medium. Please see customisation notes above for a smaller or larger fit. You may also consider purchasing the AD-Free pattern for all eight sizes- XS to 4XL. Thank you.

PATTERN

Back Panel

Row 1: Chain 76, DC in 7th chain from hook, and next 3 chains, *ch 2, skip 2 chs, DC in 4 chs, repeat from * across the row. Ch 4, turn.

Row 2: DC in 4th st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, DC in next st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, repeat from * across, make last DC st in top of ch 4. (counting from those skipped chains on row 1). Ch 4, turn

Row 3: DC in 4th st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, DC in next st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, repeat from * across, make last DC st in top of ch 2. Ch 4, turn

Rows 4-38,38: repeat rows 2&3.

Row 37,39: Repeat row 3 till the last chain space, skip the chain space; that means you’re ending with DC in the last stitch (which is part of 1 block stitches). Chain 2, turn

Row 40: 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, DC in next st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, finish with DC in top of ch 2. Ch 4, turn

Row 41: DC in 4th st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, DC in next st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, repeat from * across, make last DC st in top of ch 2. Ch 2, turn

Rows 42-59: repeat rows 40 & 41. At the end of row 59, Chain 6, turn

Row 60: DC in 1st st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, DC in next, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st., repeat from * across, make last DC in top of ch 2. Ch 4, turn

Row 61: DC in 4th st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, DC in next st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, repeat from * across. In the last ch 6 space from previous round, 2DC in space, DC on top of the 4th chain. Ch 4, turn

Row 62: DC in 4th st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, DC in next st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, repeat from * across, make last DC st in top of ch 2. Ch 4, turn

Rows 63-97: repeat row 62. Snip yarn.

Front Panel

Row 1: Chain 76, DC in 7th chain from hook, and next 3 chains, *ch 2, skip 2 chs, DC in 4 chs, repeat from * across the row. Ch 4, turn.

Row 2: DC in 4th st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, DC in next st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, repeat from * across, make last DC st in top of ch 4. (counting from those skipped chains on row 1). Ch 4, turn

Row 3: DC in 4th st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, DC in next st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, repeat from * across, make last DC st in top of ch 2. Ch 4, turn

Rows 4-38: repeat row 2&3.

Row 39: Repeat row 3 till last 5 blocks; which includes 3 block chain spaces and 2 block stitches, skip the 5 blocks; that means you’re ending with DC in the last stitch (which is part of 1 block stitches). Chain 2, turn

Row 40: 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, DC in next st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, finish with DC in top of ch 2. Ch 4, turn

Row 41: DC in 4th st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, DC in next st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, repeat from * across, make last DC st in top of ch 2. Ch 2, turn

Rows 42-59: repeat rows 40 & 41. At the end of row 59, Chain 18, turn

Row 60: DC in 7th ch from hook, and next 3 chs, chain 2, skip 2 chs, [DC in 4 chs, ch 2, skip 2 chs] repeat [ ] till remaining part of the row, DC in 1st st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, DC in next, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st., repeat from * across, make last DC in top of ch 2. Ch 4, turn

Row 61: DC in 4th st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, DC in next st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, repeat from * across. In the last ch 6 space from previous round, 2DC in space, DC on top of the 4th chain. Ch 4, turn

Row 62: DC in 4th st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, *ch 2, skip 2 sts, DC in next st, 2DC in ch 2 space, DC in next st, repeat from * across, make last DC st in top of ch 2. Ch 4, turn

Rows 63-97: repeat rows 61& 62. Snip yarn, leaving long tail for joining.

LOWER PART

Start on any of the panels

Row 1: Join col A yarn in top of ch 3 at the side (part of the chains on row 1 of the upper part), ch 4, vstitch in next space, *ch 1, vstitch in next space, repeat from * across till last space. Chain 2, DC in top of ch 3. Ch 1, turn

Row 2: SC in 1st st., *ch 3, SC in vstitch, repeat from * across the row till last space, ch 3, SC in top of ch 3. Ch 1 turn.

Row 3: SC in 1st st., 3DC into ch space, *SC in next st. (The SC st from previous row), 3DC into ch space, repeat from * across the row, end with SC in last st, finish that last SC with col B. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: SC in 1st st, *ch 3, SC in next SC, repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn

Row 5: SC in 1st st., 3DC into ch space, *SC in next st. (The SC st from previous row), 3DC into ch space, repeat from * across the row, end with SC in last st, finish that last SC with colour A. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 6-39 (and beyond): repeat rows 4 & 5, changing yarn after every 2 rows. Snip yarn.

Join

The right side of the panels are the right side of the 1^st and last rows. Lay piece flat with wrong side facing up, match stitch for stitch, chain for chain and sew closed

TRIM NECKLINE

Round 1: With back of piece facing up, join col A yarn in 1st ch space at the side (the side where the back and front panels connect)

Ch 1, 3SC in space,

moving to the 1st side on the front, [3SC in next space, ch 2 over the block stitch] repeat [ ] on the side till the last space, 3SC in last space.

moving to the 2nd (bottom) side on the front, [2SC in next space, ch 2 over the block stitch] repeat [ ] on the side till the last space, 2SC in last space.

moving to 3rd (last) side on the front, [3SC in next space, ch 2 over the block stitch] repeat [ ] on the side till the last space, 3SC in last space.

moving to 4th (the back) side, 3SC in next space, [2SC in next space, ch 2 over the block stitch] repeat [ ] on the back till the last space, 2SC in last space. Join to 1st st on round with colour B.

Round 2: ch 1, SC in 1st st and each st, *ch 2 over the ch 2, SC in each SC. Repeat from * around. Join to 1st st with colour A.

Round 3: repeat round 2. Snip yarn. Weave in all tails.

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