Free knitting patterns for ponchos knit flat. Includes easy and beginner friendly patterns. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 12/31/24
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Harvest Poncho
Reversible poncho knit flat in two rectangles with a textured design. No picking up stitches. 4 sizes. Aran yarn. Designed by Stana D. Sortor. Web version is free. NOTE: Written instructions only in free version.
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Tasseled Poncho
Easy beginner friendly poncho is knit flat in two garter stitch rectangles, seamed, and then decorated with tassels. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team.
Shimmer Poncho
Columns of lace hearts climb the border of this elegant poncho knit flat in one rectangle. DK weight yarn. Designed by Martin Storey.
Heartwood Cape
This light poncho features leaf lace in a 16 row repeat with easy wrong side rows that are just knit with purl edges. Knit flat as one rectangle and grafted. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sylvia McFadden.
Karis Cape Poncho
Lace cropped poncho with lace collar is knit flat as one piece and seamed. Lace weight yarn. Designed by Sharon Miller.
Sleek Striped Poncho
Color blocked poncho with body knit flat in two pieces and seamed, then the cozy ribbed turtleneck collar is knit in the round. 3 Sizes. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Two-Direction Poncho
Gorgeous poncho with front with lower section knit side to side in wide rib and upper yoke and back knit in one piece with an 8 row repeat cable. Body knit flat but collar knit in the round. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Noro. May only be free for a limited time.
Amália Poncho
Pleated poncho with a stranded design on the yoke knit flat in 2 pieces and seamed. Ribbed collar is knit in the round. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Rosarios. Available in English and Portuguese
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Posh Ponchette
Zigzag chevron striped poncho knit flat in one piece including turtleneck collar. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Eyelet Stripe Poncho
Easy tabard style poncho knit flat in two pieces with deep side slits, cap sleeves, and eyelet stripes. Neckline knit in the round. Sizes Small - 3XL. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team.
Color Block Popover
Easy tabard style poncho knit flat in 2 rectangles, with a 4 row repeat lace column. Pieces joined at the shoulders and fastened at the sides with buttons. No picking up stitches. 2 sizes but easily adjustable. DK weight yarn. Designed by Gina Knight.
Autumn Leaves Poncho
Super soft and drapey, this poncho is knit flat in two rectangles and is flattering to most figures. Suitable as an introduction to lace for advanced beginners. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Sian Price-White.
Basketweave Poncho
Easy poncho knit flat in two pieces with a 16 row repeat. No picking up stitches. 3 sizes. DK weight yarn. Pretty poncho in linen and wool designed by Ann Linderhjelm. Available in English and Swedish
Cable and Check Poncho
Lushly textured poncho knit flat in two rectangles with a basketweave checkerboard texture and cable. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sherril Steele-Carlin.
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Striped Poncho
I love the graphic look of the lines in the 2 color poncho. Knit flat in two rectangles. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Suzanne Resaul. Pictured project by wozy
On the Go Poncho
Easy poncho knit flat in two identical pieces with with ribbing and stockinette and then seamed at top and sides to form armholes. No picking up stitches. Suitable for beginners according to designer. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Brome Fields. Web version is free.
Beginner Lace
Easy breezy poncho knit flat in two identical rectangle pieces with a mesh lace and seamed. Suitable for beginners according to designer. DK weight yarn. Summer Poncho designed by Nicole Winer.
Patterns for Purchase
Great Falls Poncho
Elegant cables and lace poncho knit flat. The added buttons make a statement to the piece. Pattern includes written instructions for cables and lace, full charts and schematic. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Marly Bird
Ava Poncho
Poncho knit flat with basketweave texture. Suitable for confident beginner. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Heather Corcoran of TheLonelySea.
Scarlet Sage Poncho
With its slipped stitches and lace work, this poncho is made simply by knitting a rectangle and seaming a portion of one side.
Angelic Poncho
Lace and drop stitch poncho made in 2 pieces (front & back) and then the shoulder seams are sewed together. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by chezpascale
Cayambe Poncho
One piece poncho with an overall texture and celtic cable and other cables along edge. This poncho is knit flat as a long rectangle with one side finished with an i-cord, then folded, sides sewn together and neck trim added. Instructions are written and charted. DK weight. Designed by Paulina Popiolek
Milkweed Capelet
Cable and lace poncho knit from the bottom, flat, with a single seam, or could be modified to knit in the round if desired. Sizes 28-32, 34-38, 40-44, 46-50. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Carol Sunday.
Seeded Stripes Poncho
Easy poncho knit flat in what looks like two identical pieces with a variation of seed or moss stitch and ribbing. Sizes XSm/Med and Lge/XXLge. Aran yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim
