Granny Stitch Poncho Crochet Pattern

If you’re looking for a cozy yet stylish layering piece, this Granny Stitch Poncho Crochet Pattern is the perfect project! It combines a snug ribbed cowl neck with classic granny stitch stripes for a modern take on a timeless favorite. Add in a delicate picot edging, and you’ve got a poncho that’s both comfortable and chic.

This poncho is worked in two main sections: first, the ribbed cowl worked in rows with half double crochet in the back loop only, and then the poncho portion, worked in rounds using the granny stitch. For a fun and bold look, I made mine with four color stripes, but you could go with a single color or mix and match your yarn stash for a scrappy version!

About the Pattern

✨ Skill Level: Easy/Confident Beginner
✨ Construction: The cowl is worked flat, sewn into a tube, then stitches are picked up around the bottom edge. The granny stitch portion is worked in the round to form the poncho shape.
✨ Details: The poncho is finished with a dainty picot edging for a polished look.

This design is cozy enough for lounging at home yet pretty enough to wear out—it’s basically like wrapping up in your favorite blanket but with style.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors
• Hook: Size H/5.0 mm (or size needed to meet gauge)
• Notions: Scissors, yarn needle, stitch markers

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

• Classic Meets Modern: The granny stitch is timeless, but the ribbed cowl and stripe design give this poncho a fresh feel.
• Customizable: Play with colors, adjust the length, or swap out the edging for your favorite finish.
• Layer-Friendly: Perfect over jeans and a tee or even over a dress for a little extra warmth.

The Finishing Touch

The picot edging is the sweetest detail—it frames the poncho beautifully and gives it just enough texture at the hem. If you want a more simple look, you can easily leave the picots off and stick with a single crochet border.

Making the Granny Stitch Poncho Crochet Pattern

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Materials
worsted weight yarn in 4 colors (I used Loops & Threads Impeccable in Sapphire, Blue Moon, Aran, & Soft Taupe) 
I/5.5 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
intermediate

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
blo – back loop only
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
picot – ch 2, sl st in same stitch

· written in US terms

· ch 2 does not count as hdc

· ch 2 does not count as dc

· ch 1 does not count as sc

· This poncho is made from the top down, starting with the ribbing for the cowl. The cowl is made in hdc rows, then sewn into a tube. Stitches are picked up along the bottom edge of the cowl. The granny stitch is worked in joined rounds for a poncho shape.

· Pattern uses 2 skeins of the cowl color & 1 skein of every other color for S/M. 2 skeins of each color for L/XL & 2X/3X

· Gauge: 15 hdc x 8 rows = 4” x 4”

Sizes:
(S/M, L/XL, 2X/3X) – The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively.

Approx Finished Size
To fit bust: S/M (32-38”) L/XL (40-46”) 2X/3X (48-54”)
Length w/out cowl: S/M (23”) L/XL (24”) 2X/3X (25”)
Size S/M pictured. I am 5’0” with 34” bust.

CROCHET PATTERN WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS

COWL

Starting with cowl color, ch 32

Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across (30 hdc)

Row 2: ch 2, turn, hdc in first stitch, hdc blo in next 28 stitches, hdc in last (30 hdc)

Row 3 – (48, 52, 56): repeat row 2

Bring both short ends of the ribbing together, sew the ends together using slip stitch.

Do not fasten off.

Now the rectangle is sewn into a tube shape. Pick up stitches around the bottom of the tube for round 1 of the main poncho section.

PONCHO

Round 1: ch 1, sc evenly around the bottom of the tube, alternating picking up 1 stitch and 2 stitches in the end of each ribbing row  ((72,  78, 84) sc)

Round 2: ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in first stitch, skip 2 stitches, [3 dc in next, skip 2 stitches] x11, 12, 13, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next stitch, skip 2 stitches, repeat from [ to ] for the remaining stitches, join to first dc with sl st (78, 84, 90) dc)

Begin changing colors each round for remainder of poncho

Round 3: sl st to corner ch-2 space, ch 2, *(3 dc ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, place 3 dc in between each set of 3dc’s to ch-2 space* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st ((84, 90, 96) dc)

Round 4 – (33, 35, 37): repeat round 3 (each round will increase by 6 stitches) ((264, 288, 312) dc)

Or until desired length.

PICOT BORDER

Round (34, 36, 38): sl st to corner ch-2 space, ch 1, *(2 sc, picot, 2 sc) in ch-2 space, sc in next dc, picot, [sc in 3 dc, picot] repeat from [ to ] to last stitch before ch-2, sc in next dc* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st

Fasten off.

Weave in the ends.

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