27 Free Knit Poncho Patterns for All Seasons

This cozy poncho features a ribbed neckline and a well-fitting drape. It’s perfect for layering, and best of all, it’s reversible! This pattern is available in three different sizes.

Designer: Yarnspirations

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Patons Classic Wool Worsted

This classic design is an easy, adaptable poncho project. Choose a collar, cowl or turtleneck, and start knitting! This would be a good project for beginner knitters.

Designer: Martina Sommer

Yarn weight: Bulky

Suggested yarn: Manos del Uruguay Wool Clasica

Celebrate autumn with this gorgeous, crop-top poncho. It’s soft, drapey, and not too hot - perfect for those in-between months. This simple, quick-to-make pattern is really just two rectangles!

Designer: Sian Price-White

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Hedgehog Fibres Sock

This beautiful poncho pattern features an intricate, lacy panel in the middle. It’s ideal for dressing up a bit but staying cozy at the same time! Check out the video tutorial if you need help.

Designer: Yarnspirations

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft

This detailed pattern features an airy design, a v-neck, and tassels! It’s a great option for intermediate knitters. To make this poncho, you’ll need to be able to knit, purl, k2tog, ssk, centered double decrease (s2kp), read a lace chart, and pick up stitches.

Designer: Two of Wands

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease

This sophisticated poncho features a mock turtleneck and split hem. It’s worked in the round from the top down. This pattern is available in four different sizes.

Designer: Espace Tricot

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: CaMaRose Snefnug

Here’s an easy pattern that uses the stockinette stitch and the reverse stockinette stitch. This poncho is made in one piece and then folded and sewn together. It’s a great pattern for beginner knitters!

Designer: Berroco Design Team

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Berroco Vintage

This deliciously cozy super bulky poncho knits up in no time! It features a cowl neck and is perfect for throwing on over a sweater. Try it in a neutral color that goes with anything, or go with a bolder look!

Designer: Purl Soho

Yarn weight: Super bulky

Suggested yarn: Purl Soho Gentle Giant

This poncho pattern is knitted with two strands at once for lots of color and interest. It features a modular design with an i-cord border. This easy project is knitted in sections that you’ll attach together as you work.

Designer: Hedgehog Fibres

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Hedgehog Fibres Sock Yarn

This light and lacy wrap is made with two strands of lace held together to make a light fingering-weight wrap. It can be worn with the “V” in the front or on the side. This airy design is perfect for layering! 

Designer: Julie Weisenberger

Yarn weight: Lace

Suggested yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Haze

This lacy, striped pattern is made using the stocking stitch and garter stitch. It’s light, airy, and great for summer wearing! It’s knit from the top down, and easy to extend if you want a shawl with more length.

Designer: Karen Stelzer

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Araucania Ulmo Multy

This cowl-neck sweater is worked as two rectangles that are then sewn together. The simple, sideways blocks create a cultured design that works well for dressing up or enjoying a relaxing evening out. It’s available in size S/M.

Designer: Brian Smith

Yarn weight: Worsted 

Suggested yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Heathers

This easy folded poncho pattern is super simple and perfect for beginners! It’s made of one long rectangle that’s folded over and seamed, with just an opening left for the head. The woven pattern is made with the linen stitch - a simple but beautiful option!

Designer: Purl Soho

Yarn weight: Sport

Suggested yarn: Purl Soho Season Alpaca

This asymmetrical poncho is a gorgeous way to layer your outfit in the fall months. It features a lace motif for a detailed look. Choose your favorite neutral for this lovely pattern.

Designer: Martin Storey

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Rowan Selects Patina

This simple pattern is available in five different women’s sizes. It’s worked in the round and features stretchy ribbing. This pattern is worked seamlessly from the bottom up and would be great for beginners. 

Designer: Plymouth Yarn Company Inc.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Pima Rino Tweed

This flattering poncho features a cable pattern throughout to create a beautiful texture. This shawl-poncho comes in a flattering fit that accommodates most, but it’s easy to adjust the size if needed!

Designer: Kathy Yurman

Yarn weight: Sport

Suggested yarn: Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend

Sink your toes into the sand with this beachy, airy poncho! This lightweight, loose poncho is knit in one piece and seamed. This excellent beginner pattern is perfect for summer wearing!

Designer: The Noble Thread

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Katia Lino 100%

This striped, turtleneck poncho gives off an ultra-cozy look! You’ll definitely want to bring this one along whether you’re going to spend a weekend at the cabin or heading off for a hike in the woods. Check out all of the pictures that are included for some color inspiration!

Designer: Susan Ashcroft

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Stärke 6

This top-down poncho is drapey, light, and beautiful! It features a turtleneck and ribbed edges. You’ll need to know how to knit, purl, and knit through the back loop in order to make this pattern.

Designer: Reiko Murata

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Purl Soho Line Weight

This rectangle poncho knitting pattern features a simple fold closure to make its poncho shape. You can seam it together and add buttons for decoration, or make functional buttonholes. Enjoy this super comfy wrap!

Designer: Elizabeth Finn

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: Cascade Yarns Aereo

This design would be just lovely for spring! As you head out to explore, grab this piece to add color and a little warmth from the spring breeze. This easy pattern is great for beginners.

Designer: Wool & Grace

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Knit One, Crochet Too Kettle Tweed

Aguàz, meaning “dew”, is a fitting name for this lovely poncho. This elegant design will remind you of the beauty and grace of the morning dew. This lovely pattern is a good choice for intermediate knitters. 

Designer: Valentina Cosciani (Tibisay)

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: SESIA Eden

This super simple design gives off a carefree, artistic vibe. It’s very lightweight and perfect for layering in the summer months. This pattern is great for beginners!

Designer: Elizabeth Finn

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Zooey

Made with bulky yarn, this poncho works up quickly. Its classic design with a beautiful seed stitch edge makes this poncho really versatile - it’s great for dressing up a bit or wearing casually! 

Designer: Justine Malone

Yarn weight: Bulky 

Suggested yarn: Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande

This simple pattern is a relaxing, mindless project to work on while watching tv. Its basic design looks great with variegated yarn. A handspun skein would also be a wonderful option for this pattern!

Designer: Kate Burge and Rachel Price

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Rowan Selects Patina

This beautiful cowl is focused on the single, wide cable design running vertically down the middle. It’s worked from the top down, so you can easily keep knitting until it reaches your perfect length. This pattern is available in seven different women’s sizes. 

Designer: Kathleen Dames

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Miss Babs Yarn - Yowza

This pattern is created as a triangle that’s knitted together to stay snugly on your shoulders no matter where the day takes you. It features drapey ends and intricate designs throughout that create gorgeous interest in the fabric. 

Designer: Mary-Anne Mace

Yarn weight: Lace

Suggested yarn: Blacker yarns Pure Bluefaced Leicester Lace