Free knitting patterns for baby and child sized ponchos. Most patterns are free. Most patterns are free. Updated 9/28/24
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Free Patterns
Cora Poncho
Easy poncho in sizes from baby to teen knit in the round with a 4 round repeat. Includes how-to photos. Sizes 12mo to 16 yrs. Designed by Phanessa Fong. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Web version is free.
Phoebe Poncho
Easy poncho knit in the round and then buttoned to form sleeves. No picking up stitches. Stripes are made with self-striping yarn. Sizes To Fit Age: 2 Years to 8 Years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Premier.
Collared Poncho
Easy poncho knit from the top down in easy stitches starting with a ribbed collar. No picking up stitches. Stripes are made with self-striping yarn. Sizes To Fit Age: 2 Years to 10 Years. Worsted weight yarn. Girls Poncho in Plymouth Yarn Hot Cakes F829.
Child's 4 Piece Poncho
Colorful poncho knit in 4 colors with a mock turtleneck. Sizes child 3-6 years. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Fallone.
Easy Poncho
Easy poncho knit in the round with self-striping yarn and finished with pompoms. Sizes To Fit Age: 4 Years to 10 Years. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Girl's Poncho Plymouth Yarn F865.
Blair Beach Poncho
Striped child’s poncho with hood is the perfect beach and lake cover-up. Sizes Toddler to Teen. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lakeside Loops. Web version is free. A kit is also available.
Sweet Pea Poncho
Easy child size poncho with ruffle knit with almost all knit stitches for the body. Girl’s Sizes S (M, L, XL). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Tamara Moots for Cascade Yarns.
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Child's Fringed Poncho
Easy poncho knit in the round with tasseled fringe for fun. Sizes Child 4-6 Years, Child 6-8 Years, Child 8-10 Years. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Heather Lodinsky for Lion Brand. A kit is also available.
Easy Quick Poncho and Cowl for Adult and Child Sizes
Tabard style poncho is worked in 2 identical pieces: Front and Back. The armholes are made by sewing buttons at underarms. Cowl is work flat and seamed. Poncho sizes: Child's 4-6 years, (6-8 years, 10-12 years, Adult S/M, L/1X). Designed by Lisa Carnahan for Lion Brand. Super Bulky weight yarn.
Poncho and Beanie
Matching poncho, cape, and hat set in child, teen, and adult sizes knit with lace, cable, and bobbles. Sizes Child Teen, Adult S - L, XL - XXL. Chunky weight yarn. Elle 7541 designed by Saprotex International Design Studio.
Baby Poncho
Hooded baby poncho with sleeve cuffs and animal ears and faces to make the poncho into a fox, dog, bunny, deer, or other animal. Sizing: 3 Months to 24 Months. Aran weight yarn. Baby Poncho in Phildar Phil Douce & Partner 6 designed by Phildar
Hooded Baby Poncho
Baby and toddler sized poncho with hood and front pocket. Sizes 3 months to 3 years. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand
Bariloche Pullover
Easy pullover vest for the whole family, buttoned at sides with bamboo stitch collar and border. Knit flat. Sizes for toddler, children, teens, and adults, 2 years to adult XXXL. Designed by Cecilia Fameli for Oh La Lana Designs. Super Bulky weight yarn. Web version is free.
Patterns for Purchase
Comfort Formula Poncho
Comfortable oversized garment knit in English Rib which is usually a 2 row repeat. Sizes 2-4 years (5-6 years; 7-8 years; 9-10 years; 11-12 years; 13; 14 years) XS-S; M-L; Xl-2XL; 3XL-4XL. Designed by ViTalina Craft. Aran weight yarn.
Happy Baby Poncho
Hooded baby slipover with stripes and HAPPY on the front. Sizes Newborn to 2 years. DK weight yarn. Sirdar 5507. A kit is also available.
Poncho and Beret Sirdar 1516
Matching poncho and hat in baby and child sizes knit with an 8 row repeat honeycomb cable. Sizes 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 3-4 Years, 5-6 Years. Designed by Sirdar. DK weight yarn.
Capes
Cape style ponchos or buttoned shawls for babies and children with optional collar. Sizes 0-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 2-3 Years, 4-5 Years, 6-7 Years. Great showcase for self-striping and multicolored yarn. Designed by Sirdar. DK weight yarn. Yarn also available on pattern page.
Fellowship Cloak
Lord of the Rings inspired baby and child sized hooded poncho. Galadriel gives the hobbits and the other members of the Fellowship of the Ring magic elven cloaks inspired the designer to create this cozy poncho to throw on before going on any adventure! Sizes 3mo (6mo, 12mo, 18mo // 2yo, 4yo, 6yo, 8yo, 10yo). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by FrogginettePatterns
Loved Capelet
Children's poncho featuring a large heart cable design down the front and back center and xo cables down the sides. Sizes 2-4, 5-8. Designed by Girly Knits. Bulky weight yarn.
