Zig Zag Poncho Crochet Pattern

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The Zig Zag Poncho Crochet Pattern is a fun beginner level crochet design that is easy to memorize. The repetitive pattern for this wrap results in lovely cabled chunky zig zags with a built in border.

Zig Zag Poncho Crochet Pattern

It Starts With a Yarn…

Some months ago there was an awesome sale at our local Michael’s Craft Store and my wonderful hubby let me stock up on yarn! One of the skeins I picked up was this lovely gem.

I was inspired by the lovely color combination and soon picked up two more to work on this pattern. Lucky me, they had a few left with the same dye lot number 😎

I used a total of 3 Caron Big Cakes yarn balls, the total yards used is about 1800. Caron Big Cakes is a worsted medium weight yarn, and each ball is about 603 yds. You should be able to substitute a similar weight yarn in this pattern. If you do, please let me know in the comments below or by posting to my Facebook page, I love hearing from you!!

Chunky Cabled Zig Zag Pattern 😀

The zig zags for this poncho crochet pattern came from an idea I had to work up a celtic knot scarf pattern. When I began working on the scarf, I realized I needed to practice with a simpler cable pattern. I certainly learned a lot from writing this pattern, and I am pleased to announce it is listed below for your enjoyment!

*I’m still working on the Celtic Cabled Scarf Pattern, but I will provide a link here when it is finished! Or join my email list and you will be the first to know when I publish the pattern and post.

No Need for a Border

In addition to the zig zag pattern, front and back post double crochet stitches are used in the beginning and end of each row to provide built in border in the pattern. The beginning and end of the pattern also features rows of front or back post double crochet stitches to create a ribbed appearance.

This poncho crochet pattern is worked flat in rows back and forth. Even numbered rows are the right side of the rectangle. Odd numbered rows are the wrong side of the rectangle. Be sure to keep track of the cables at the beginning and end of each row. Every row should match the others, the cables are clearly visible after a few rows.

Skill: Beginner

Size: One Size Fits Most

24” neck circumference

20” long at the shortest point

Materials Needed

• Worsted Weight (4) yarn. Approximately 1810 yds. I used 3 Caron Big Cakes in Toffee Brickle to complete this pattern (that would be 9 regular size Caron cakes).
• H8/5 mm hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Tapestry or yarn needle.

Gauge

5 FPDC and 5 BPDC x 5 rows = 2 3/4 inches wide x 1 1/4 inches tall

Notes

• The chain 2 at the beginning of each row is the turning chains for the row and count as the first DC of the row. This pattern is worked in the round. Even numbered rows are the right side (RS) and odd numbered rows are the wrong side (WS).
• At the end of the row, always DC in the top st of the chain 2 from the start of the previous row.
• There are 92 sts in every row. There will be no stitch count at the end of each row, becuse every row has the same number of stitches. The chain 2 at the beginning of each row is included.
• Rows 6 – 11 are repeated to complete the zig zag sequence over and over until the poncho is the length you desire

Stitches for Pattern:

Back Crossed Treble Stitch (BCT): Skip 2 st. Treble Crochet in next 2 st. Work backwards and behind the previously made stitches, Treble Crochet into each of the skipped stitches. This stitch takes up 4 stitches.

Front Crossed Treble Stitch (FCT): Skip 2 st. Treble Crochet in next 2 st. Work backwards and in front of the previously made stitches, Treble Crochet into each of the skipped stitches. This stitch takes up 4 stitches.

Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC): yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around post of indicated stitch, yarn over, pull through post (you should have 3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through first 2 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through the 2 remaining loops on the hook.

Back post Double Crochet (BPDC)

Double Crochet (DC)

Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)

Foundation row and border

Row 1. FDC 92 st.

Row 2. Ch 2 and turn. BPDC in next 90 sts. DC in last st.

Row 3. Ch 2 and turn. FPDC in next 90 sts. DC in last st.

Row 4. Ch 2 and turn. BPDC in next 90 sts. DC in last st.

Row 5. Ch 2 and turn. FPDC in next 90 st. DC in last st.

Start of the Zig Zags

Row 6. Ch 2 and turn. FPDC in next 3 st. *DC in next 7 st. BCT over next 4 sts. DC in next 3 st.  Repeat from * across until there are 4 sts remaining.  FPDC in next 3 st. DC in last st.

Row 7. Ch 2 and turn. BPDC in next 3 st. *DC in next 5 st. BCT over next 4 sts. DC in next 5 st.  Repeat from * across until there are 4 sts remaining.  BPDC in next 3 st. DC in last st.

Row 8. Ch 2 and turn. FPDC in next 3 st. *DC in next 3 st. BCT over next 4 sts. DC in next 7 st.  Repeat from * across until there are 4 sts remaining.  FPDC in next 3 st. DC in last st.

Row 9. Ch 2 and turn. BPDC in next 3 st. *DC in next 7 st. FCT over next 4 sts. DC in next 3 st.  Repeat from * across until there are 4 sts remaining.  BPDC in next 3 st. DC in last st.

Row 10. Ch 2 and turn. FPDC in next 3 st. *DC in next 5 st. FCT over next 4 sts. DC in next 5 st.  Repeat from * across until there are 4 sts remaining.  FPDC in next 3 st. DC in last st.

Row 11. Ch 2 and turn. BPDC in next 3 st. *DC in next 3 st. FCT over next 4 sts. DC in next 7 st.  Repeat from * across until there are 4 sts remaining.  BPDC in next 3 st. DC in last st.

Rows 12 – 132.  Repeat rows 6–11 a total of twenty-one times. Meaning you should have 21 zig zags in all.

Final Border and Finishing

Row 133. Ch 2 and turn. FPDC in next 3 st. DC in next 84 st across until there are 4 sts remaining. FPDC in next 3 st. DC in last st.

Row 134. Ch 2 and turn. FPDC in next 90 st across. DC in last st.

Row 135. Ch 2 and turn. BPDC in next 90 st across. DC in last st.

Row 136. Ch 2 and turn. FPDC in next 90 st across. DC in last st.

Row 137. Ch 2 and turn. BPDC in next 90 st across. DC in last st.  Ch 1. Do NOT cut the yarn end until after you have slip stitched up the poncho.

Creating The Poncho

1. Fold your finished piece in half with the right sides touching. Place a stitch marker 12 inches from the fold along the edge.
2. Insert hook through both layers of fabric and slip stitch up the edge from the corner to the stitch marker. Make sure your rows match up evenly.
3. Once you reach the stitch marker, fasten off and cut your yarn. Weave in any ends throughout your project.
4. Turn your poncho right side out and try it on!

 Let Your Creativity Run Wild!

Now that you have the pattern, grab a hook and some yarn and get hookin! Please send me a picture when you are done, I would LOVE to see your finished creations.

If you want more poncho pattern, check out this Poncho Pattern Round-Up I’ve made for you <3