Dusty pink and light brown is one of my favorite color combos. The shape is so easy, just four granny squares joined together, and it drapes perfectly for any cold day.
Quick answer: This is a granny square poncho pattern made from four identical granny squares joined together. It’s beginner friendly, uses basic stitches, and the size is easy to adjust just by adding rounds.
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Why granny squares are such a great place to start
If you’re new to crochet, granny squares are one of the easiest ways to learn.
There are countless free patterns out there for them, but the classic version is versatile enough to build almost anything, including a whole garment like this one.
Four squares, joined together, and you’ve got a poncho.
If you want another easy, no-shaping garment after this one, the Gardenia Vest is a nice next step.
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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making a Granny Square Poncho
Difficulty
Materials
- Kartopu, Melange Wool 100 gr, 80 % Acrylic,20% wool, 170 m, Color K9002 (brown) ( 2 Skeins)
- Kartopu, Melange Wool 100 gr, 80 % Acrylic,20% wool, 170 m, Color K9005 (pink) ( 2 Skeins)
- or any weight #5 yarn of your choice
- Hook: US Size L-11 (8 mm)
- Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape
Gauge
- 10 st X 5 rows
Sizes
- Can be modified as you wish by adding more rounds
- This sample is: 24” high from the V to the bottom and 35” wide, Size M/L for women
Stitch Key
- Ch = Chain
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Dc = Double Crochet
- SlSt = Slip Stitch
How to work a classic granny square
In this video, I teach how to work a classic granny square in one way- in the pattern instructions below you will find a second way.
Try them both and choose whichever you find easier!
Notes
- The pattern is worked in rounds
- Ch3 does count as st at the beginning of each row
- Do not turn work at the end of each round
- You can work this pattern with one color or multiple as you wish- I used two colors
- This pattern is worked with 4 identical granny squares joined together ( joining instructions below)
- If changing colors make sure to have a changing technique
- You can decide on the size of the squares by adding rounds
Sandra’s tip: Play with your color changes across the four squares instead of keeping them identical, it’s a small touch that makes the finished poncho feel a little more one of a kind. If you want another easy garment with the same relaxed feel, the Apricot Vest is worth a look too.
Instructions
A Granny Square- Make 4
Chain 4, Sl st to 1st Ch to form a circle
Round 1: Ch3, Dc 2, Ch 2, Dc3, Ch2, Dc 3, Ch2, Dc3, Ch2, Sl st to 3rd Ch of 1st., do not turn work
Round 2: Ch3, Dc2 in prev Ch2 space ( this will prevent us from slip stitching to the next Ch2 space ), Ch1,*[(Dc3+Ch2+Dc3) in next Ch2 space, Ch 1]* , repeat from * to * one more time to form the corners, finish last corner with Dc3 Ch2 and Sl st to next Dc . You should have 4 corners with Dc3+ Ch2+Dc3 in each and a Ch1 space between them.
Round 3-9: Repeat Round 2, working Dc3 in each Ch1 space and Dc3+Ch2+Dc3 in each corner.
You should have a square with 7 Dc3 clusters on each side +( Dc3+Ch2+Dc3) on each corner
Round 10: Ch3, Dc1 in next st, Dc1 in next and in every st around including the Ch1 spaces – (Dc3 + Ch2+Dc3 in each corner), a total of 35 Dc’s on each side + (Dc3 + Ch2+Dc3 in each corner)
This sample has 10 rounds you can change colors where you wish I decided to play with the colors and changed in different rounds on every square
Construction
Place 3 squares as shown in the photo
Join with Sc1 on each side.
Fold and join the last square as shown on the drawing
Finishing
Sc1 in every st of the neck hole, Sc2 when you reach the V on the front and back.
Cut your yarn and weave in the ends.
You can add tassels, fringe or beads/
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FAQ
Yes. It only uses chain, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch, and the squares are joined with simple single crochet seams.
Two skeins each of two colors, or four skeins total of a single color, using a weight #5 bulky yarn
Yes, add more rounds to each square before joining to make the poncho larger, or work fewer rounds for a smaller size
Yes, one color, two colors, or more is entirely your choice
Want more crochet poncho patterns?
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Grey Day Poncho
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