About This Pattern
This poncho sits somewhere between a wrap and a sweater. It starts with linked double crochet in two denim shades, then shifts into half double crochet rows with a color change. A border of linked double crochet finishes the edge to match the start. It needs an evening or two, a steady hook hand, and both yarn colors close by. Denim buttons add the last small detail.
In the basket
Abbreviations
- ch
- chain
- st
- stitch
- sl st
- slip stitch
- sc
- single crochet
- hdc
- half double crochet
- dc
- double crochet
- inc
- increase
- dec
- decrease
- mr
- magic ring
- fo
- finish off
Two-Tone Denim Poncho Pattern For Cool Weather
Main Pattern
- Round 1Linked Double Crochet Skip the first chain and start in the second chain from the hook.Work linked double crochet stitches all the way to the end, making sure to use the specific bars as described in the video to create the side bars.
- Round 2Linked Double Crochet Repeat the linked double crochet, working into the side bars from Row 1.For Row 3 and Onwards: Half Double Crochet with Color ChangeChain 1, then work three half double crochets in the dark color, switch to light color in the third stitch.Work half double crochet in each stitch across until you have four stitches remaining.Switch back to the dark color on the third-to-last stitch and complete the row with the darker color.Small/Medium: Work 45 rows Large: Work 48 rows Extra Large: Work 53 rows
Final Rows (Border)
- Round 1Linked Double Crochet After completing the half double crochet rows, work two more rows of linked double crochet with the dark color so the pattern matches the beginning.
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Before the first stitch
- Check you have enough yarn in both the dark and light color.
- Swatch the linked double crochet first, so the side bars feel familiar.
- Read through the half double crochet color-change rows before starting them.
Minutes per piece
- Main Pattern (2 rounds) about 1-2 hours, because the linked double crochet needs careful side-bar placement
- Final Rows (Border, 1 round) about 30-45 minutes, because it repeats the opening stitch pattern
Other yarns that work
- Cotton, worsted weight Gives a heavier drape and less stretch. Use the same I hook, but expect a slightly stiffer poncho.
- Acrylic-cotton blend, worsted weight Lighter and more affordable than pure cotton. Drapes softer, so size may run a touch looser.
Where it ends up
- Wear it over a plain sweater for errands or coffee runs.
- Throw it on for a chilly evening walk, paired with jeans.
- Layer it over a long-sleeve shirt for a casual dinner out.
Small notes
- Use the I hook, 5.5 millimeters, for both colors of yarn. A smaller hook will tighten the linked stitches too much.
- Keep tension even across the linked double crochet rows. Loose side bars make Row 2 harder to work into.
Little questions
Can I use only one color of denim yarn?
The color change is part of the design in the half double crochet rows. One color would still work up fine, but you would lose the two-tone look.
Why do the side bars matter so much in Row 1?
Linked double crochet relies on those bars for Row 2. Skipping or misreading them makes the second row uneven.
What if my color change looks messy?
Pull the new color through cleanly on the last pull of the third stitch. A little practice on a swatch helps a lot.
Do the denim buttons serve a function or just decoration?
They sit as a finishing detail on this poncho. You can place them wherever feels balanced to you.
Original pattern: https://crocheteverything.com/crochet-denim-poncho-tutorial-for-autumn-wear/
About the Author
Tamsin Okoro Who writes the patterns at Yarn Gallery, how a pattern gets from the hook to the page, and what this site will never do.
