Loopy Poncho

Get loopy with this colorful kids' Loopy Poncho from Patons! Your little girl will love going back to school with a stylish crocheted poncho made just for her. You can make this adorable crochet pattern in any color palette you want. Pinks, purples, blues, greens - the choice is yours.

This pretty poncho will likely become an autumn staple in your little girl's wardrobe. You can even pair it with this Loopy Crochet Cap for an extra cozy look. Get started on this cute crochet pattern today so it'll be ready in time for back-to-school season!

This cute poncho goes perfectly with this Loopy Crochet Cap. Put them together for an adorable autumn look!

MATERIALS:
Pink version
Sizes 2 (4/6-8/10-12) yrs

• Patons® Astra (50 g/1.75 oz)
• Main Color (MC)
  • (Ombre) 2 (3-4-4) balls
• Patons® Melody (100 g/3.5 oz)
• Contrast A (Pink) 1 (1-1-1) ball
• Crochet Hooks: sizes 5.5 mm (U.S. I or 9) and 10 mm (U.S. N or 15) or size needed to obtain tension.

Purple version
Sizes 2 (4/6-8/10-12) yrs

• Patons® Astra (50 g/1.75 oz)
• Main Color (MC): (Ombre)
  • 2 (3-4-4) balls
• Patons® Melody (100 g/3.5 oz)
• Contrast A: (Purple) 1 (1-1-1) ball
• Crochet Hooks: sizes 5.5 mm (U.S. I or 9) and 10 mm (U.S. N or 15) or size needed to obtain tension.

SIZES:
To fit chest measurement:

• 2 yrs 21 ins [53 cm]
• 4/6" 23-25" [58.5-64.5"]
• 8/10" 26½-28" [67-71"]
• 12" 30" [76"]

TENSION:
6 crosses and 6 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in cross pat with smaller hook and Patons® Astra.

ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch = Chain.
Dc = Double crochet.
Pat = Pattern.
Rep = Repeat.
Rnd = Round.
RS = Right side.
Sc = Single crochet.
Sl st = Slip stitch.
Sp(s) = Space(s).
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Tog = Together.
WS =Wrong side.
ML = Draw up a loop in next sc, wrap yarn once around 3 fingers of left hand to make a loop 2½ ins [6 cm] long and hold firmly, yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook.

INSTRUCTIONS:
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).
Note: Poncho is worked in one piece from bottom edge up.

Loopy border:
With A and larger hook, ch 70 (72-76-82) loosely.
1st row: (WS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. ML in each ch to last ch. 1 sc in last ch. Turn. 69 (71-75-81) sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. ML in each sc to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Break A.
Sew center back seam of Contrast A
Next rnd: With RS facing and smaller hook, join MC with sl st in first sc of loopy border. Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp. *3 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 0 (2-0-0) sc. (3 sc in each of last 2 sc) 0 (1-0-0) time(s). 172 (178- 187-202) sc. Join with sl st to first sc (center back).

Proceed in cross pat as follows:
1st rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *Miss next 2 sts. 1 dc in next st. Ch 1. 1 dc in first of 2 missed sts – cross made. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 57 (59-62-67) crosses.
2nd rnd: Ch 3. *Cross over next cross. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
3rd rnd: As 2nd rnd.
4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each dc and ch-1 sp around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Last 4 rnds form cross pat.

Size 12 only: Rep 1st to 4th rnds once more.

Sizes 4/6, 8/10 and 12 only: Rep 1st to 3rd rnds once more.

ALL SIZES 
Shape top:
Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 1 (7-4-15) st(s) or ch-1 sp(s).*Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sts or ch-1 sps. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – sc2tog made. 1 sc in each of next 6 (6-7-6) sts or ch-1 sps. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. 150 (156-166-178) sts.
Work 1st to 3rd rnds of cross pat.
Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 0 (6-3-14) sts or ch-1 sps. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts or ch-1 sps. 1 sc in each of next 5 (5-6-5) sts or ch-1 sps. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. 128 (134-145- 154) sts.
Work 1st to 3rd rnds of cross pat.
Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 5 (5-2-13) sts or ch-1 sps. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts or ch-1 sps. 1 sc in each of next 4 (4-5-4) sts or ch-1 sps. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. 107 (112-124- 130) sts.
Work 1st to 3rd rnds of cross pat.
Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 8 (1-1-2) st(s) or ch-1 sps. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts or ch-1 sps. 1 sc in each of next 1 (2-3-3) st(s) or ch-1 sps. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. 74 (84-99- 104) sts.
Next rnd: Ch 1. Working from left to right, instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.

For more ideas on how to get your kids back into the school spirit,
check out these amazing 33 Back-to-School Crafts.