Crochet Lilac Breeze Poncho
The Crochet Lilac Breeze Poncho is an absolute must-have for adding a touch of cozy elegance to any outfit! This delightful poncho features a beautiful lilac hue that will make you feel like you're walking through a field of blooming flowers. The intricate crochet design is not only stylish but also incredibly soft and comfortable to wear. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or just want to elevate your everyday look, this poncho is sure to become your new favorite piece in no time!
Size: Baby, Child, Young Adult, Adult
Materials:
Worsted Weight yarn, I used Red Heart Soft – 236 yards
Hook US H/5.00 or size needed to obtain the gauge
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Stitch Marker
¾” Button (optional)
Gauge:
Gauge: 7 V Stitches x 8 Rounds = 4″ (10 cm) – Stitch multiple = 2
Abbreviations (US Terms):
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
tog: together
tr: treble
V Stitch = [dc, ch1, dc] in same space
Beg Shell = [ch4, dc, ch2, dc, ch1, dc] in same space
Shell = [dc, ch1, dc, ch2, dc, ch1, dc] in same space
Notes:
Pattern written in US Standard terms
Weave ends as you work.
Join rounds with slip stitch to first stitch of round.
Size Approximate Yardage
(yards) Neck Opening
(inches)Beginning Chain Count Mark Stitch number
6-12 months125144825
12-24months175165629
2-3 years275207036
4-5 years350227840
6-8 years425248443
10-12 years6003010654
14-16 years6753211257
Adult Small/Medium7503412061
Adult Large/Xlarge8003612664
Adult 2x/3X8503612664
Adult 4X/5X9503813267
Poncho
Base Round: Referring to the chart above, for your desired size, ch the number indicated in
Beginning Chain Count column and place a stitch marker in the indicated chain from the last column. Join with sl st to first ch to form a circle.
Round 1: Beg Shell, *skip 1 ch, [V Stitch in the next ch, skip 1 ch]*, repeat between [ ] to marked stitch; Shell in marked stitch, repeat between * to end. Join to 3rd ch of beginning ch4, sl st across each stitch until you are in the ch2 space of the Beg Shell.
Round 2: Beg Shell, V Stitch in each ch1 space to next ch2 space; Shell in ch2 space, V Stich in each ch1 space to end. Join to 3rd ch of beginning ch4, sl st across each stitch until you are in the ch2 space of the Beg Shell.
Repeat Round 2 until poncho is desired length.
Stitch count will vary by size, you will have the same number of V Stitches on either side of the ch2 spaces. Your stitch count will increase by 4 V Stitches in each round.
Border
Round 1: Ch2 (counts as hdc), [ch1, 2hdc] in same stitch as beginning ch2, work hdc in each dc and ch1 space to next ch2, [1hdc, ch1, 2hdc] in ch2 space, hdc in each dc and ch1 space to end. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch2, sl st into next hdc and into ch1 space.
Note: The stitch count must be divisible by 6 between the two ch2 spaces. Add extra stitches evenly throughout in order to achieve the correct stitch multiple.
Round 2: Ch2 (does not count as stitch), *8dc in same ch1 space, skip next hdc, sc in next hdc, [skip 2, 6dc in next hdc, skip 2, sc in next hdc], repeat between [ ] until 1 st remains before next ch1*, repeat between * to end, join with sl st to first st. Fasten off.
Neckline
Round 1: Join yarn 1 stitch before one of the points, ch1, sc in same st, skip the point, sc in each st around to stitch before next point, skip point, sc in each st to end, join to first st.
Note: The stitch count is an increment of 4 +1 between ch1 spaces. Add extra stitches evenly throughout in order to achieve the correct stitch multiple.
Round 2: Ch2 (does not count as st), *dc3tog (dc3tog is worked using the point and the sc before and after the point – note, the point is actually the space between two sc), skip next sc, [sc in next sc, skip 1, 4dc in next sc, skip 1], repeat between [ ] until 3 sts remain before next ch1*, sc in next sc, skip 1, repeat between * to end, join to dc3tog. Fasten off.