These poncho knitting patterns were rated easy by the designers, or knitters who’ve made them, or based on their simple instructions. Updated 6/10/23
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Free Patterns
Reversible Ribbed Poncho
Versatile poncho knit flat in two pieces with offset ribbing on stockinette. One side is worked side to side. The other side is worked bottom up. You decide which side you want to wear in front or back for different looks Neckband is picked up. Rated easy by designer. Worsted weight yarn. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Julia Madill for Patons. Pictured projects by designer and dkolandese
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Patons North America Classic Wool Worsted yarn at Amazon
Twister Poncho
Easy poncho knit in one piece in the round from the top down with eyelet stripes. Beautiful showcase for gradient or ombre yarn. Uses just one cake of the recommended Sport weight yarn. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL. Designed by Sys Fredens for Hobbii.
6 Row Repeat Lace Poncho
Pullover poncho knit flat in one rectangule with a 6 row repeat lace stitch and then seamed. Sizes Small, Medium, Large. Designed by Lion Brand. Bulky weight yarn. Pictured project by Dmlagas.
Lace Panel Knit Poncho #1
This knit poncho is simply two rectangles with an easy, 16 row repeat lace stitch center section for interest. Designed by Heather Lodinksy for Red Heart. Rated easy by the designer. Worsted weight.
Lace Panel Poncho #2
This poncho is knit with a 4 row repeat that includes the lace stitch panel, ridge stitch side panels, and borders. Knit in 2 rectangles and seamed. Designed by Caron Design Team
Getaway Poncho
Knit in the round from the top down in a bulky yarn with a big garter-stitch cowl and a stockinette-stitch body, with a simple eyelet pattern at the bottom. Quick knit in super bulky. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Melissa LaBarre
- Get the free knitting pattern on the Internet archive
- See the Ravelry page
- Also available in Weekend Wraps: 18 Quick Knit Cowls, Scarves & Shawls (Kindle or Paperback)
I Want That Wrap
This poncho designed by Carolyn Kinghorn with buttons on the shoulders is not only easy to get on and off but converts to a wrap when unbuttoned. Rated very easy by most Ravelrers.
Virtual Cable Poncho
This poncho is knit flat in one piece and seamed. Knit with stockinette rib and a 4 row repeat mock cable pattern. Worsted weight yarn on US size 7 needles. This pattern seems easy to me though it may be a little confusing for a beginner.
Easy-Knit Poncho
Poncho knit in the round with eyelet lace details in stockinette with contrasting collar and hem. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Kathy North
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- Get the recommended Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Superwash Bulky yarn at Amazon
Easy Peasy Poncho
Knit flat in one rectangle. DK yarn. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Tina Irving. Pictured project by kathinka14
Roll Neck Poncho
Knit in 2 panels with a 2-row repeat eyelet and stockinette pattern. Stitches are picked up for collar. Rated easy by Red Heart Yarn. 2 Sizes.
Shadow Poncho
This poncho is knit with a simple 8 row repeat all over cable pattern that you can knit without cable needles if you want. Knit flat in one piece and seamed. sport yarn. Designed by Kathy Yurman
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Ribbed Poncho
Color-blocked poncho is knit with a 2 row repeat version of the broken rib stitch. Knit flat in one piece and seamed. Worsted yarn. Designed by Vanessa Ewing. Rated easy by Ravelrers.
Surfside Poncho
Poncho knit with 2 panels with a 10 row repeat of cable, lace, stockinette, and eyelet, and then the panels are sewn together. Bulky yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns
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- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Premier Yarns Puzzle on Amazon
Yarn Deli Poncho
This easy garter stitch poncho is designed to use up your stash and scrap yarn. It even self-fringes! Designed by Linda Jo Park. Pictured project by WIHH
Easy Boat Neck Poncho
Easy poncho pattern is knit sideways in a 2-row 4-stitch repeat that looks great in multi-color yarn. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. 5 sizes from small to xx-large. Designed by Michele Maks for Red Heart.
Catalunya Colorblock Poncho
Easy poncho knit in stripes in a garter stitch rectangle and seamed. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Suitable for beginners according to designer ChiWei Ranck of One Dog Woof. Rated easy by Ravelrers.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Lion Brand Fast-Track® Yarn on Amazon
Napa Rib Collar Poncho
Easy pullover poncho pattern features a split cowl collar and wide ribbed armholes for sleeves. No picking up stitches for the collar! 3 sizes. Works great with multi-colored yarn. Designed by Heather Lodinksy for Red Heart. Rated easy by designer and Ravelrers.
Mira Monte Poncho
This poncho is knit with simple, one-row repeat based on broken garter ribbing that works well with variegated yarn. Designed by Andra Asars.
Honeycomb Poncho
Easy and fast poncho knits up quickly in jumbo yarn on size 15 needles. The garter lace pattern is a simple 4 stitch 1 row repeat in Cathy Payson’s design.
Boat Neck Poncho
This easy beginner pattern by Cathy Payson for Red Heart features super bulky yarn, a simple shape and easy stitch pattern to make a quick fashion statement.
Tri-Color Lace Poncho
Knit flat in 2 pieces with a reversible eyelet stitch and seamed.The Summer Poncho is designed by Susan Whitmore. Pictured project by DebraGreif. Rated easy by Ravelrers
Ridged Wrap Poncho
Easy poncho features a 4-row repeat garter ridge pattern that’s a quick knit in super bulky yarn. Designed by Andra Asars. Rated easy by Ravelers.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Berroco Karma yarn on Amazon
- See more 4-Row Repeat Knitting Patterns
Moonlight Poncho
Easy poncho knit in in the round with simple stitches, no seams and no picking up stitches. Worsted yarn. Designed by Max Huerta
Wedges Cape
This poncho is knit sideways with an 11-row repeat Wedges stitch with ribbing that shapes the cape. Zipper can be sewn in, or you could probably just seam and wear as a pullover. 3 sizes 36-38, 40-42, 44-46. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Rated easy by the designer Wiam’s Crafts.
Patterns for Purchase
Marlow Poncho
Easy poncho knit in garter stitch on the bias with fully fashioned neck shaping. Sizes to fit approximately (32–44, 46–68)“ / (80–112, 116–174) cm bust. Great showcase for multicolored yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amy Christoffers for Berroco
Soft Wrap Poncho
One long rectangle, sewn in back and at the arms for a wrap. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Alice Tang. Pictured project by luna
Sarah Owl Poncho
Poncho with simple cable owls knit flat in two pieces and sewn together. It looks like mostly seed stitch and garter stitch along with the cable owls. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Heather Corcoran of TheLonelySea.
Miriam Carole Poncho
This buttoned poncho with open collar is mostly stockinette stitch and is knit bottom-up in a single rectangular piece with no provisional cast-on, no cable needle, no rearranging stitches, no grafting and no sewing.
Wraponcho
Asymmetric poncho knit with basic stitches to make a lightweight poncho for warm weather. This pattern is available in English and Spanish and for sizes S/M/L. Designed by Esther Gonzalez
Easy Casual Poncho
One piece poncho knit flat in garter stitch and stockinette with striped border and seamed. Worsted weight. Designed by Andi Javori. Included in Casual Weekend Knits - 25 Go Anywhere Knit Projects.
Get the knitting pattern at Leisure Arts
50 x 50 Poncho
Garter stitch poncho that’s as easy as counting to 50: diamond panels with 50 stitches on each side and 50 decreases with side panels of 50 stitches times 50 ridges. Chunky yarn. Designed by CabinFeverSisters
Ocean Current Poncho
This poncho combines chevron and stockinette in wrap that is knit flat in one piece and seamed. Sport yarn. Designed by Vanessa Ewing
Lorna Poncho
This easy poncho is knit flat in easy knit and purl textures including moss, double moss and garter stitch. Designed by The Lonely Sea
Boho Poncho
Versatile poncho is a quick knit in super bulky yarn.
