The Darla Asymmetrical Poncho is a great, fun crochet pattern to make! You can get the free pattern below (scroll down) or purchase the ad free, printable PDF version here.
Design
The Darla Asymmetrical Poncho is an oversized poncho made with a larger hook and a less fancy style but still really elegant looking, basically without all the fuss of a fancy stitch. This stitch pattern is crocheted in vertical stripes using double crochet stitches with chain spaces in between which works up in no time. I wanted the asymmetrical poncho to turn out lighter and more drapey than a heavy fabric so this is why a size 8mm crochet hook was used with an aran yarn.
An oversized asymmetrical poncho is a perfect piece to add for the colder months as you can just throw it on over a sweater or a long sleeved top and it will look great on but it is also great for the cooler summer evenings too.
What Size Does The Asymmetrical Poncho Fit?
With the asymmetrical poncho being oversized it means it can fit a range of sizes from Small to XX Large depending how oversized you wanted the asymmetrical poncho to look! If you wanted the asymmetrical poncho to fit a bit smaller especially if you are a size small you can always use a hook that actually corresponds to the yarn like a 5mm this will make the asymmetrical poncho smaller in width.
How Do I Crochet This Asymmetrical Poncho?
This oversized asymmetrical poncho is made by crocheting one rectangle, blocking and then strategically seaming the rectangle together which makes it a super easy piece to make with no shaping involved and can be done in no time and in any color to suit you.
Is It Easy To Crochet?
This crochet pattern is a very easy crochet pattern using basic crochet stitches, perfect for a beginner crocheter and the seaming is straightforward too.
Do You Have Other Patterns In This Stitch?
- Darla Ruana
- Darla Asymmetrical Poncho
- Darla Poncho – Coming Soon
What Are The Multiples?
- No multiples are available for this pattern.
Yarn:
For this crochet pattern i used Hayfield Bonus Aran which has some lovely natural colors to choose from. It is made with 80% acrylic and 20% wool and it comes in a huge 920 yard ball!
You will need 880 yards for this crochet pattern.
Buy the wool for this project HERE
** I would highly recommend using a 100% acrylic or 80% acrylic and 20% wool yarn, i don’t recommend using a yarn that is a 100% natural fibers as the asymmetrical poncho will end up smaller because the yarn will be a lot thinner than acrylic **
Yarn Substitutions:
You can easily substitute the yarn i used for a different one, here are some suggestions below to help you choose your perfect yarn.
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Materials:
Size – One Size Fits Most (S-XXL)
Width before seaming– 25 inches approx
Length before seaming– 62.75 inches approx
If you wanted the asymmetrical poncho to fit a bit smaller especially if you are a size small you can always use a hook that actually corresponds to the yarn like a 5mm this will make the asymmetrical poncho smaller in width.
Gauge N/A
Hook 8mm US L/11
Yarn Weight Any aran yarn
I would highly recommend using a 100% acrylic or 80% acrylic and 20% wool yarn, i don’t recommend using a yarn that is a 100% natural fibers as the asymmetrical poncho will end up smaller because the yarn will be a lot thinner than acrylic.
Recommended Yarn Hayfield Bonus Aran – Sage
Yardage 880 yards
Other Supplies
Tapestry Needle – Weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
Ch Chain
Dc Double Crochet
St(s) Stitch(es)
Beg Beginning
Written In:
This pattern is written using American standard crochet terminology.
Darla Asymmetrical Poncho Pattern
Notes:
- Model is a size US 8/10 or UK 12/14 and 1.70 meters or 5ft 6in
- Ch1 at the start of each row does not count as a stitch from here and throughout.
- When blocked this rectangle will stretch quite a bit, mine went from 58.5″ to 62.75 length.
- If you have a fuller bust you can always crochet more in length to make the poncho bigger, remember you will need more yarn to do this.
- If you change the hook size to make the asymmetrical poncho smaller, yarn amounts will change.
Let’s get to the pattern!
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R1. Ch87, 1dc in 4th ch from hook, 1dc in next ch * Ch2, skip next 2chs, 1dc in next 5chs * Repeat across to last 5chs, ch2, skip next 2chs, 1dc in last 3chs, turn
R2. Ch1, 1dc in first 3dc * Ch2, skip ch2 space, 1dc in next 5dc * Repeat across to last ch2 space, ch2, skip last ch2 space, 1dc in last 2dc, 1dc in top of turning ch, turn
R3. Ch1, 1dc in first 3dc * Ch2, skip ch2 space, 1dc in next 5dc * Repeat across to last ch2 space, ch2, skip last ch2 space, 1dc in last 3dc, turn
Repeat row 3 until 83 rows have been completed or until rectangle measures 58.5 inches approx.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Move on to blocking.
Blocking:
Soak finished rectangle for 20 minutes in cool water and squeeze excess water out gently. Do not twist. Lay damp rectangle on blocking boards and stretch to 25 inch width x 62.75 inch length (or to your desired width and length) use blocking pins to hold in place. Let your rectangle dry completely before unpinning.
Seaming:
- Lay rectangle flat horizontally with right side facing you and fold in half so the beginning ch row and the last row meet each other (see schematic above)
- With a tape measure mark out 12 inches for the neck opening and place a stitch marker – You can make the neck opening bigger if you wish
- Using darning needle and long piece of yarn, starting from beginning ch row and the last row, seam them together to they join until you get to the stitch marker, fasten off and weave in ends
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