The Paisley Poncho Sweater crochet pattern looks like a poncho but functions like a sweater!
It is over sized and has a lovely drape to it, so you can continue to do all the things you need to do throughout the day, without a big poncho getting in your way.
The buttons keep it secure and give it the sleeve like function!
Pattern Details
The Paisley Poncho Sweater uses #6 Bulky Weight Yarn.
The pattern comes in girls sizes small through large and women’s sizes small through large.
The pattern is rated Easy in difficulty. You will need to know how to do the Herringbone Half Double crochet stitch.
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Recent Updates
The Paisley Poncho Sweater crochet pattern was published back in March 2015. I recently re-made it and made a few changes to give it more of a poncho look, rather than a sweater.
So it is not quite as over sized, and I left the buttons off.
The Yarn
I used Bernat Softee Chunky for my original poncho pictured below. It has a really good drape to it and works up nicely. It’s very soft and comes in a nice variety of colors.
The newest poncho was made with Lion Brand Color Made Easy, which has since been discontinued.
I also stayed with the smaller hook throughout the poncho, instead of going up to a larger hook like the pattern calls for.
This kept my stitches tighter and made the poncho more fitted.
I kept the pattern as originally written, but did add how to create this more fitted look in the pattern notes. This way you can make it either way that you prefer!
More Crochet Poncho Patterns
Love this pattern? You may also like some of these other crochet poncho patterns to add effortless style to outfits.
Paisley Poncho Crochet Pattern
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I love this garment, not tight but not too lose. As a person that is a little bigger it is a nice compromise!