The Herringbone Poncho is perfect for summer evenings when things begin to cool down. It is also great for layering with your favourite tops and outfits.
This poncho has an elegant feel with the special texture created by the herringbone stitch. Adding the fringes makes it especially on trend. It is great for those who love a little boho in their style.
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The Yarn
I used Loops and Thread Impeccable yarn for this project. It is a wonderfully versatile yarn that is not just perfect for ponchos. You can use Impeccable yarn for making afghans, sweaters, hats and scarves as well. I love this yarn for its soft feel and how it comes in so many colours.
It is an easy to work with 100% acrylic worsted weight yarn and it really shows off the rich texture created by the herringbone stitch . It is an excellent yarn for many types of crochet projects.
ABOUT THE HERRINGBONE PONCHO
This poncho pattern is great for beginners as there is no edging at the neck or bottom. I love the simplicity of the finish. Adding the fringe is also optional, but I just love fringes.
Ponchos are so on trend right now. You can make the Herringbone Poncho with your choice of worsted weight yarn, either acrylic, wool or cotton, just look for the number (4) on the yarn label.
This poncho is perfect for any season as it is meant for layering and creating your own look. To wear it in summer just pop it on over a t shirt, and in winter add it over a warm sweater for extra coziness.
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THE HERRINGBONE PONCHO – THE FREE CROCHET PATTERN
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About The Pattern
This poncho has an elegant feel with the special texture created by the herringbone stitch.
Once you master the herringbone double crochet stitch, which is just a variation of the double crochet stitch, it is beginner friendly.
It is a great project to make while watching your favourite movie as it is made up of two identical rectangles. This means that there is no increasing or decreasing. Just remember to count your stitches to keep your sides even.
The pattern is written for Extra Small/Small, Medium/Large, XL/2XL and 3XL.
It is a simple construction made up of two rectangles. This poncho pattern is also great for beginners as there is no edging at the neck or bottom. I love the simplicity of the finish. Adding the fringe is also optional.
There are detailed instruction with pictures to explain how to assemble your poncho.
Skill Level
EASY
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Size 6.5 mm / US: K – 10.5 / UK: 3
Yarn
Yarn used:
Loops and Threads Impeccable yarn in colour Gold.
Yarn amount used:
Extra Small/Small, Medium/Large. 3 skeins, 784 yards -822 yards
XL/2XL and 3XL. 4 skeins, 944-1140 yards
Yarn characteristics:
- 4 medium yarn, worsted weight yarn, Aran
- 100% acrylic
Other Materials Needed
- Needle, find one here (if you don’t already have one)!
Gauge
Measured with herringbone double crochet stitches crocheted in rows.
9 stitches & 7 rows per 10 cm / 4”.
Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 4 sizes.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis. Every row will have the same amount of stitches as row 1.
- This pattern is written in rows, so turns are assumed at the end of each row, not written; therefore please ch 2 after turning, ready to begin the new row.
Size & Measurements
SIZE GUIDE FOR EACH RECTANGLE:
| Sizes: | Bust Size: | Size of Rectangles x2 |
| Extra Small/ Small | 28”- 34” | 17” x 30” |
| Medium/Large | 36”- 42” | 18” x 32” |
| Extra Large/2XL | 44”- 50” | 19” x 34” |
| 3XL | 52”-54” | 20”x 38” |
Abbreviations
- ch = chain(s)
- dc – double crochet
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch (es)
- HBDC = herringbone double crochet
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
STITCHES YOU WILL NEED:
Herringbone Double Crochet
The Herringbone Double Crochet (HBDC) creates a fun textured pattern. The tilt of this stitch creates the distinctive Herringbone arrow-shape on the surface of the fabric.
Herringbone Double Crochet (hbdc): Yarn over, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up the loop through the stitch (there will be 3 loops on your hook) then pull the first loop on your hook through the second loop on your hook, 2 loops left on your hook, yarn over and pull through the first loop on your hook, yarn over and pull through last two loops on your hook.
Techniques You Will Need
You need to have a familiarity with double crochet and herringbone double crochet. Also you will need to know the whip stitch for sewing the pieces together.
Herringbone Poncho Pattern Instructions
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Front and Back
You will be making two identical rectangles for this poncho.
The stitch counts for the larger sizes will be in the brackets, XS/S (M/L, XL/2XL, 3XL)
Chain 70, (75, 80, 85) The turning ch does not count as a stitch.
Row 1: double crochet into the 4th chain from the hook and into each chain across to the end. Turn. 67 (72, 77, 82) dc stitches
Row 2: Ch 2, 1 hbdc in each stitch across to the end of the row. Turn. 67 (72, 77, 82) herringbone dc
Rows 3: 29 (31, 33, 35) Repeat Row 2. Your work should measure approximately 17” (18”, 19”, 20”) tall.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Finishing
When you’re finished crocheting you have 2 parts:
Construction:
1.-
Lay out the two rectangles like this. Sew the first seam along the red line, I used the whip stitch.
2.-
Fold narrow end of the piece on the right up to the blue line as indicated.
3.-
Now fold the outer edge of the side piece in to join up to where the blue line is.
4.-Sew the second seam along the red line as indicated below.
5- . Turn your work and you will see you have created this wonderful poncho. Magic.
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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