Inside: Keep cozy, look fashionable, and become your own fashion designer with this one-of-a-kind round poncho crochet pattern.
This pattern was originally published on 2/9/2017. The most recent update was made on 12/14/2022.
Cia gets her name from the Greek goddess of the moon. With the circle in the center back of this poncho, the name seemed to fit quite well.
This Circular Poncho has been an idea in my head for months and months. I finally got around to creating it and I love it! It’s shorter in the front so you can use your arms without having to find them, and longer in the back to keep you warm and in style!
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Speaking of warm, there is a ribbed turtleneck on the poncho to keep the chill away. The off-set style creates an eye-catching design in the back as well. All your friends are going to want one in their favorite colors!
And another really cool feature: this hi-low poncho is just right for a wheelchair user. Wear the short end in the back so there isn’t a pile of fabric bunched up when sitting. The long end in the front keeps your chest and lap warm. Plus, not a lot of fabric at the sides to get caught in the wheels or make your arms hard to use.
Cia Circular Poncho
Crochet Pattern
Intermediate Skill Level
Designed by Jessie Rayot
Supplies
Size
14″ long from base of neck in front, 33″ long from base of neck in back
Yarn
Red Heart With Love: (100% acrylic), Size 4 – Medium/Worsted/Aran, 370 yds / 198 g, (1.87 yds/g)
Pewter 1401: Color A – 2 skeins, 740 yds
Eggshell 1101: Color B – 1 2/3 skeins, 600 yds
Hot Pink 1701: Color C – 1 1/2 skeins, 550 yds
Crochet Hook
US I/9, (5.5 mm)
Gauge
Learn about gauge HERE
13 sts x 7 rows = 4” [10 cm] in dc
Other Supplies
Stitches and Abbreviations
click on highlighted sts for tutorials
ch – chain
bpdc – back post double crochet
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
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Pattern Notes
- Read through all instructions before beginning.
- The stitch count is at the end of each rnd after the period, usually only if the count has changed from the previous rnd. {count here}
- Chs and sl sts are not included in stitch counts unless specified.
Circular Poncho Crochet Pattern
Poncho
Rnd 1: With Color A, ch 4, sl st in 4th ch from hook to form a ring, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in ring, ch 1, [2 dc in ring, ch 1] 5 times, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {6 sets of 2 dc}
Rnd 2: Sl st in next dc, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1) in each ch-1 around, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {12 sets of 2 dc}
Rnd 3: Sl st in next dc, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-1 sp, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) around, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {12 sets of 3 dc}
Rnd 4: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-1 sp, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) around, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {12 sets of 3 dc}
Rnd 5: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, switch to Color B, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp around, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {24 sets of 3 dc}
Rnd 6: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, switch to Color C, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) around, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {24 sets of 3 dc}
Rnd 7: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) around, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {24 sets of 3 dc}
Rnd 8: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, switch to Color B, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * 10 more times, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {36 sets of 3 dc}
Rnds 9 & 10: Repeat rnds 6 & 7 with Color A.
Rnd 11: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, switch to Color B, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 2 times, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 2 times; repeat from * 10 more times, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {48 sets of 3 dc}
Rnd 12: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, switch to Color C, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) around, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {48 sets of 3 dc}
Rnd 13: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 17 times, ch 51, skip next 12 ch-1 sps, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 18 times, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {36 sets of 3 dc, and one ch-51}
Rnd 14: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, switch to Color B, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times; repeat from * 3 more times, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, **[skip 3, 3dc in next ch, ch 1] 3 times, skip 3, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch, ch 1; repeat from ** 2 more times, skip 3, 3dc in next st, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 2 times, ***(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 3 times; repeat from *** 3 more times, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {60 sets of 3 dc}
Rnds 15 & 16: Repeat rnds 6 & 7 with Color A.
Rnd 17: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, switch to Color B, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 4 times, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 4 times; repeat from * 10 more times, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {72 sets of 3 dc}
Rnds 18 & 19: Repeat rnds 6 & 7 with Color C.
Rnd 20: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, switch to Color B, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 5 times, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 5 times; repeat from * 10 more times, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {84 sets of 3 dc}
Rnds 21 & 22: Repeat rnds 6 & 7 with Color A.
Rnd 23: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, switch to Color B, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 6 times, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 6 times; repeat from * 10 more times, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {96 sets of 3 dc}
Rnds 24 & 25: Repeat rnds 6 & 7 with Color C.
Rnd 26: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, switch to Color B, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 7 times, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 7 times; repeat from * 10 more times, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {108 sets of 3 dc}
Rnds 27 & 28: Repeat rnds 6 & 7 with Color A.
Rnd 29: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, switch to Color B, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 8 times, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 8 times; repeat from * 10 more times, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {120 sets of 3 dc}
Rnds 30 & 31: Repeat rnds 6 & 7 with Color C.
Rnd 32: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, switch to Color B, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 9 times, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 9 times; repeat from * 10 more times, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {132 sets of 3 dc}
Rnds 33 & 34: Repeat rnds 6 & 7 with Color A.
Rnd 35: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, switch to Color B, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 10 times, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] 10 times; repeat from * 10 more times, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. {144 sets of 3 dc}
Rnds 36 & 37: Repeat rnds 6 & 7 with Color C.
Rnd 38: Sl st in each of next 2 dc, switch to Color B, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch-1 sp, 8 dc in next ch-1 sp, (sc in next ch-1 sp, 8 dc in next ch-1 sp) around, sl st to first sc. {72 sets of 8 dc}
Fasten off.
Turtleneck
Rnd 1: Join Color B to first dc of unworked section of rnd 14, ch 3 (counts as first dc, dc in next 2 sts, skip ch-1, hdc in next 3 sts, skip ch-1 [sc in next 3 st, skip ch-1] 9 times, hdc in next 3 sts, skip ch-1, dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, 3 dc in side of next dc, dc in bottom of next ch, [2 dc in ch-3 sp, dc in bottom of next ch] 12 times, 3 dc in side of next dc, sl st to top of beginning ch 3. – {70 sts}
Rnds 2-15: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here or throughout), fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, (fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st) around, sl st to top of fist st.
Rnd 16: Repeat rnd 2 with Color A.
Rnd 17: Repeat rnd 2 with Color C.
Rnd 18: Repeat rnd 2 with Color B.
Fasten off.
Finishing
- Weave in all ends
- Block piece
Happy Stitching!
FAQs
At least the center 14 rounds will most likely need to be blocked so they lay flat and look nice. Especially if you crochet tight. Blocking will loosen up the fibers of the acrylic yarn so it has more movement.
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Wow, this is so beautiful! I love your written pattern! I am so happy you shared this one that I so want to make. I really like the neck part, I’m thinking of making mine a little larger so it wont be so tight. Thank you so much for sharing this free pattern. I have saved your page!
I am getting stuck on Rnd 13. I end up with 36sets of 3dc and a ch-51. Not {48 sets of 3 dc, and one ch-3}
Im new to crochet and this is my biggest project attempt. Any clue to what my problem is?? Thanks
You didn’t do anything wrong, I forgot to change the count when I changed the neck round.
Stuck on round 14. Do I work the chain or just leave it?
Not sure what you are asking. You work IN the ch-2 space.
Round 14. What do I do when I get to the ch 51 space?
It’s all in there. I believe it’s the part between the ** and the **.
I’ve given up on this pattern I have tried three times and everytime row 14 gets me.
Looks pretty but it’s not working for me.
I’m sorry you are having problems. The section between the double asterisks (**) is the part worked into the chains.
The chain 51 got me as we so I had to alter it a little bit, i suggest the chain 51 needs to be reduced by 2 or add 2 more or the counts won’t add up.
What round do you work in the 51 chain stitches
When I start on the chain I skip the first 3right
yes
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