Baby Poncho Crochet Pattern

Welcome to Crochet Easy, where we share beautiful, beginner-friendly patterns for all skill levels. Today, we’re thrilled to bring you a cozy and charming Baby Poncho pattern that’s perfect for little ones aged 6 to 24 months. This poncho is not only stylish but also designed for comfort and ease of movement—perfect for your growing baby.

 

Pattern Overview

This poncho is worked from the top down in joined rounds, forming a square base. The collar is crocheted separately in rows around the inner edge, giving the piece a clean, structured finish. The pattern includes detailed instructions and special stitches to help you through each step, even if you’re a beginner.

 

Finished Measurements

 

Special Stitches

• Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the indicated stitch.

• Beginning Shell (Beg Shell): Ch 2 (counts as dc), then (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the same stitch.

• sc2tog: Insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through all 3 loops.

 

Materials

• Yarn: Color A & Color B (soft baby yarn recommended)

• Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn weight

• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

• 1 Button for the collar closure

Note: The poncho is crocheted in joined rounds forming a square, and the collar is added afterward.

 

Instructions

Poncho Body

With Color A, ch 60 (72, 72, 84). Join with a slip stitch to the first chain, being careful not to twist.

Round 1 (RS):
Beg shell in same ch as joining, [ch 1, skip next 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch] 4 (5, 5, 6) times, ch 1, skip next 2 ch, shell in next ch; repeat from * to * twice more, then [ch 1, skip next 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch] 4 (5, 5, 6) times, ch 1, skip next 2 ch; join with slip st in top of beginning ch.
→ 4 shells, 16 (20, 20, 24) 3-dc groups, 20 (24, 24, 28) ch-1 spaces.

Round 2:
Slip st into first dc, then into the next ch-2 space. Beg shell in ch-2 space, [*ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * to next ch-2 space, ch 1, shell in ch-2 space] 3 times, **ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from ** to beginning, ch 1; join.
→ 4 shells, 20 (24, 24, 28) 3-dc groups, 24 (28, 28, 32) ch-1 spaces.

Repeat Round 2

• 6 (7, 9, 11) more times, depending on the size.
  → 44 (52, 60, 72) 3-dc groups, 48 (56, 64, 76) ch-1 spaces.

Fasten off Color A.

 

Last Round (Trim)

Join Color B in any ch-2 space. Work beg shell, then complete round as in Round 2.
→ You should now have 4 shells and 48 (56, 64, 76) 3-dc groups.

 

Collar

Row 1 (RS):
With right side facing and working in the opposite side of foundation chain, join Color B in the ch space of any shell. Ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same ch. 2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in next ch; repeat across to last ch-2 space, 2 dc in last ch-2 space, turn.
→ 62 (74, 74, 86) dc.

Row 2:
Ch 2, dc across, turn.

Row 3 (Shaping):
Ch 1, sc in first 5 (6, 6, 7) sts, sc2tog, sc in next 4 (3, 4, 3) sts, sc2tog; repeat to last 1 (6, 6, 7) st(s), sc in remaining sts, turn.
→ 52 (61, 63, 71) sts.

Row 4:
Repeat Row 2.
Fasten off for size 6 months.

For Sizes 12, 18, and 24 months:

Row 5:
Repeat Row 2.
Fasten off for 12 and 18 months.

For Size 24 months only:

Row 6:
Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog; repeat to last 3 sts, sc in last 3 sts, turn. → 63 sc.

Row 7:
Repeat Row 2.
Fasten off.

 

Button Tab

Row 1 (RS):
With RS facing, join Color B to the end row of collar. Ch 1, hdc in same space. Work 6 (8, 8, 11) hdc evenly along collar edge, then dc in last ch-2 space of collar Row 1, turn.
→ 8 (10, 10, 13) sts.

Rows 2–3:
Ch 1, hdc across, turn.

Row 4 (Button Loop):
Ch 1, [sc2tog] 1 (2, 2, 2) time(s), sc, ch 9 (button loop), sc, [sc2tog] 2 (2, 2, 3) times. → 5 (6, 6, 7) sts and 1 button loop.

Row 5:
Ch 1, skip first st, sc to loop, work 12 sc in loop, then sc across remaining sts. Slip st in last st and fasten off.

 

Finishing

• Weave in all ends neatly.

• Sew button beneath the button loop.

• Block to shape if desired.

 

Abbreviations

• ch = chain

• dc = double crochet

• hdc = half double crochet

• sc = single crochet

• sc2tog = single crochet two together

• sp(s) = space(s)

• st(s) = stitch(es)

• Beg Shell = Beginning Shell

• Shell = (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in one st

We hope you love making this sweet little poncho as much as we loved sharing it! It’s the perfect handmade piece to keep your baby cozy and cute year-round. 💕 Happy crocheting!