Stella Pullover Poncho Free Crochet Pattern

Welcome to the world of effortless style and cozy comfort! Seriously - that is what you get with the Stella Pullover Poncho Free Crochet Pattern.

Whether a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, this chunky poncho pattern is the perfect project for you as we hit cozy season.

Why you’ll love making the Stella Pullover Poncho Free Crochet Pattern

This Stella Pullover Poncho Free Crochet Pattern is designed with simplicity in mind, making it an ideal project for beginners. The chunky yarn works up quickly, allowing you to see your progress in no time.

The oversized fit adds a bit of ease and coziness, making this poncho a perfect addition to your wardrobe. Whether you're lounging at home, heading out for a casual day, or even dressing it up for an evening out, this poncho has you covered—literally!

The Cinch bottom of the Stella Pullover Poncho Free Crochet Pattern keeps it from being boxy and bulky and allows you to have full movement while wearing it.

There's nothing quite like wrapping yourself in a handmade piece that not only looks stylish but also keeps you warm and snug on those chilly days. So let’s get started.

What you need to make this Pullover Poncho Free Crochet Pattern

Supply List:
435 (522, 609, 696) yd Category #6 Super Bulky yarn. (Original yarn used for sample has been discontinued. I recommend KnitPicks Tuff Puff, Alla Prima, or Fluff of the Andes as replacements.)
Crochet Hook Size Q / 15mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins

Gauge: 4 inch sq = 5 dc stitches x 3 rows

Sizes: Extra Small (SM/ Med, L/XL, 2X/3X)

Finished Measurements: Across Chest 20.75 (24, 27.25, 30.5)" See Notes below.

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fsc-foundation single crochet
ch -chain
sc -single crochet
dc-double crochet
hdc –half double crochet
sl st –slip stitch

NOTES:
Be sure to measure and to check your gauge and adjust hook size as needed.
This oversized pullover is intended to fit with up to 10-12” of positive ease.

MAKE 2 IDENTICAL PANELS:
ROW 1:
fsc x 26 (30, 34, 38)
This will give you a finished width of 20.75 (24, 27.25, 30.5)"-be sure to measure and to check your gauge Here is a link to tutorial http://www.designz.shibaguyz.com/blog/technique-tuesday-foundation-single-crochet

Alternatively if you do not know fsc:
-ch x 26 (30, 34, 38)then turn
-ch 1, x 25 (29, 33, 37)xscall the way across / Total for row is x 26 (30, 34, 38)sc (incl. ch 1)
For L/XL: Next row: ch 2 and turn, then 33x dc across in back loop only for total of 34dc (incl ch 2)then continue to pattern
For 2X/3X: Next two rows: ch 2 and turn, then 37x dc across in back loop only for total of 38dc (incl ch 2 )then continue to pattern

ROW 2: ch 2 & turn, then 25 (29, 33, 37)x dc across for total of 26(30, 34, 38) dc (incl ch 2)

ROW 3: ch 2 & turn, then 25 (29, 33, 37)x dc across in back loop only for total of 26 (30, 34, 38) dc (incl ch 2)

ROWS 4-5: Repeat Rows 2 & 3

ROW 6: ch 2 & turn, then 1 dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to last 2 dc, 2 dc in last 2 dc for a total of 30 (34, 38, 42)dc (incl ch 2)

ROW 7: ch 2 & turn, then dc across in back loop only for total of 30 (34, 38, 42)dc (incl ch 2)

ROW 8: ch 2 & turn, then 1 dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to last 2 dc, 2 dc in last 2 dc for a total of 34 (38, 42, 46)dc (incl ch 2)

ROW 9: ch 2 & turn, then dc across in back loop only for total of 34 (38, 42, 46)dc (incl ch 2)

ROW 10: ch 2 & turn, then 1 dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to last 2 dc, 2 dc in last 2 dc for a total of 38 (42, 46, 50)dc (incl ch 2)

ROW 11: ch 2 & turn, then 1 dc in same, then dc across in back loop only, 2x dc in last for total of 40 (44, 48, 52)dc (incl ch 2)

ROW 12: ch 2 & turn, then dc across for total of 40 (44, 48, 52) dc (incl ch 2)

ROW 13: ch 2 & turn, then dc across in back loop only for total of 40 (44, 48, 50) dc (incl ch 2)

ROWS 14–15: Repeat Rows 12-13 ***for L/XL & 2X/3X repeat rows 12 & 3 two times***

ROW 16: ch 2 & turn, hdc in next 14 (16, 18, 20) dc, sl st in next 10 dc, hdc in last 15 (17, 19, 21) dc (this creates the slight neck yoke)

Fasten off.

ASSEMBLY:
***Same for ALL sizes***

Marry your two panels INSIDE OUT (right sides facing each other).

Whip stitch the panels together starting at the corner to the neck yoke. Stop when you get to the slip stitches.
Repeat on other side & fasten off.

Whip stitch up the sides marrying your panels. Stop at the last increase row (Row 11) creating the “open arm.”
Repeat on other side & fasten off.

TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT

NECK:
Starting in the back (this is where you decide a front & back side of your garment), attach yarn at center point:

Round1: ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc around and create 2x sc at the point where the two panels come together on each side for a total of 22 (26, 30) sc, sl st to top of ch 1

Round 2: ch 2, (counts as hdc), hdc in each sc around, sl st to top of beg ch 2 for a total of 22 (26, 30) hdc

Rounds 3–6: ch 2, (counts as hdc), hdc in each hdc around, sl st to top of beg ch 2 for a total of 22 (26, 30) hdc
Fasten off

Fasten Off.

Weave in all ends

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Landscape Tee Free Crochet Pattern

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The Landscape Tee free crochet pattern includes instructions for NINE sizes and features a fresh, modern silhouette. I love how much movement the wide sleeves allow. Talk about comfort! Short sleeves make it a warm-weather staple but a change in fiber choice would adapt it to be a fun wardrobe addition for cooler months as well.

The Landscape Tee has a few intermediate crochet techniques. Which makes it the perfect opportunity for beginners to stretch their skills! And short sleeves mean you are off Sleeve Island in a jiffy.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials:
Handspun Hope DK – Approx 173 Yards Per Skein (Shown in Onion Skin & Logwood)
Color A: 260 (290, 340, 400, 430, 490, 530, 590, 630) yards
Color B: 300 (345, 405, 470, 515, 585, 630, 705, 755) yards

US J / 6 mm crochet hook
Fasteners (for assembly)
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Fasteners or safety pins

Gauge:
11 sts x 7 rows in alternating hdc & dc rows = 4” sq.

Sizes:
XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X), shown in S Size

Finished Bust:
33.5 (37.75, 42.25, 46.5, 51, 55.25, 59.75, 64, 68.25)”

Abbreviations:
fsc – foundation half double crochet
ch – chain loop
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch (es)
RS – Right Side
WS – Wrong Side

This pattern is written for Adult Woman size XS. Sizes (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) in parentheses

Block BEFORE assembly.

The two main panels are joined at the shoulders and sides, as shown on the schematic, using the mattress stitch method then sleeves are added.

Note: Handspun Hope yarn is hand-spun and hand dyed by skilled craftspeople in Rwanda. Like all handspun yarn, yardage and thickness may vary slightly from skein to skein. We recommend that you alternate skeins while working this project.

MAKE 2 PANELS

BEGIN WITH COLOR A

BAND:
Row 1: fsc x10 *** (alternate: ch 9, turn, ch 1, 9x sc across) ***
Row 2 and on: turn, ch 1 (does not act as a st), 10x sc in back loop only
Rows 3-46 (52, 58, 64, 70, 76, 82, 88, 94): Rep Row 2.
DO NOT CUT YARN – you will go directly to work the body

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 46 (52, 58, 64, 70, 76, 82, 88, 94) sc across

CHANGE TO COLOR B

Row 2 (WS): Ch 2 (acts as first st), 45 (51, 57, 63, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93) dc across, Turn.
Row 3 (RS): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 46 (52, 58, 64, 70, 76, 82, 88, 94) hdc across, Turn. Rows 4-15 (15, 17, 17, 17, 19, 19, 19, 19): Repeat Rows 2 & 3.

CHANGE TO COLOR A

Row 16 (16, 18, 18, 18, 20, 20, 20, 20) (WS): Ch 2 (acts as first st), 45 (51, 57, 63, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93) dc across, Turn.
Row17(17,19,19,19,21,21,21,21)(RS): Ch1(doesnotactasast),46(52,58,64,70,76,82,88,94) hdc across, Turn.

Row 18 (18, 20, 20, 20, 22, 22, 22, 22) (WS): Ch 2 (acts as first st), 45 (51, 57, 63, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93) dc across, Turn.

CHANGE TO COLOR B

Rows 19 (19, 21, 21, 21, 23, 23, 23, 23)-30 (30, 32, 34, 34, 36, 36, 38, 38): Repeat Rows 2 & 3.

CHANGE TO COLOR A

Row 31 (31, 33, 35, 35, 37, 37, 39, 39) (RS): Ch 2 (acts as first st), 45 (51, 57, 63, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93) dc across, Turn.
Row 32 (32, 34, 36, 36, 38, 38, 40, 40) (WS): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 12 (15, 18, 20, 23, 26, 28, 31, 34) hdc, 22 (22, 22, 24, 24, 24, 26, 26, 26) sc, 12 (15, 18, 20, 23, 26, 28, 31, 34) hdc across, Turn.
Row 33 (33, 35, 37, 37, 39, 39, 41, 41) (RS): Ch 2 (acts as first st), 11 (14, 17, 19, 22, 25, 27, 30, 33) dc, 22 (22, 22, 24, 24, 24, 26, 26, 26) sc, 12 (15, 18, 20, 23, 26, 28, 31, 34) dc across, Turn.

BLOCK BOTH PANELS BEFORE ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY – SAME FOR ALL SIZES
Marry the tops of your panels together with WS facing.

Shoulder Seams:
Using the Mattress Stitch Method, seam together approx. 12 (15, 18, 20, 23, 26, 28, 31, 34) sts beginning at outside corner of shoulder and working toward neck opening. Fasten off.
Repeat for other shoulder, leaving center 22 (22, 22, 24, 24, 24, 26, 26, 26) sts unworked for neck opening.

Side Seams / Creating Armholes:
Using the Mattress Stitch Method, seam together beg. at bottom edge and working toward shoulder, leaving approx. 8.5 (9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5)” for armhole opening. Fasten off.
Repeat for other side seam.

TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT FOR SLEEVES.

Note: The Sleeves are worked sideways and joined to the body at the end of every other row. AND ADDED AFTER ASSEMBLY

SLEEVES - COLOR A

Set Up Round (RS): begin at underarm, work approx 46 (50, 52, 56, 58, 60, 64, 66, 68) Sc evenly all the way around around entire armhole opening.

When you get to the opposite bottom corner, sl st to join round, then:

Row 1: F sc 11, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1(does not act as a st), 11 sc in back loop only, sl st to the NEXT sc on the set up round
Row 3: Sl st to the NEXT sc on the set up round, Turn, 11 sc in back loop only, Turn.
Alternate Rows 2 & 3 until you reach all the way around to Row 1, fasten off leaving a 12” tail.

Use Tail to join sides of sleeve ribbing. Repeat on other side.
Weave in all ends.

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Bayside Tank Top Free Crochet Pattern

The Bayside Tank Top Free Crochet Pattern may be one of my favorites ever. It is the kind of pattern that works up quickly, is great for all levels and creates the kind of garment I will wear over and over again. I have made several of these in a few colors.

The Bayside Tank Top Free Crochet Pattern has a hint of detail at the waist that magically creates the shape without having to do much shaping work in the stitching. This is the the beauty of the design and makes it a very beginner friendly pattern.

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Supply List:
Category #4 worsted weight  cotton
Main Color  350 (375, 400, 425, 450, 475, 500, 525) yds
Contrast Color 75 (85, 95, 110, 125, 150, 175, 200) yds
Wool And The Gang Shiny Happy Cotton shown here in Size Small
Crochet Hook Size I-9 / 5.5 mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fhdc – foundation half double crochet
ch – chain loop
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
hdc2tog – hdc 2 together
dc4tog – dc 4 together
dc3tog – dc 3 together
sp - space

Sizes: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)

Finished Measurements Bust: 36.5 (39.5, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 56.5)”

GAUGE: 4” square  =  11 sts  x 10 rows  in hdc stitch

NOTES: 
This pattern is written for Adult Woman Extra Small. (Size Small, Med, Large,1X, 2X, 3X, 4X in parentheses).
This top is intended to fit with up to several inches of positive ease.
This pattern is made in two panels, front & back and then the bottom “skirt” is added after bust assembly
Assembly calls for Mattress Stitch Method, if you do not know this you can whip stitch instead.
READ THROUGH PATTERN BEFORE BEGINNING
Block BEFORE assembly.

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MAKE 2 PANELS IN MAIN COLOR:
Row 1:
 Fhdc x 50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78), turn.
Rows 2 - 16: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 49 (53, 57, 61, 65, 69, 73, 77)x hdc across for total 50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78) hdc incl ch 2.

Begin Shaping Armhole:
Row 17:
 Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), [hdc2tog] 2 times, hdc across to last 4 stitches then [hdc2tog] 2 times, 4 stitches decreased, 46 (50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74) stitches remain.
Rows 18 - 19: Repeat Row 17, 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) stitches remain.
Rows 20 – 27 (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc across for total 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) hdc incl ch 2.

Shape Neck & Make First Strap:
Row 28 (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35):
 Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 5 (6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16)x hdc, hdc2tog, hdc, TURN. Total 8 (9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19) hdc - incl ch 2.
Row 29 (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 7 (8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18)x hdc across, TURN. Total 8 (9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19) hdc - incl ch 2.
Row 30 (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 5 (6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16)x hdc, hdc2tog TURN. Total 7 (8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18) hdc - incl ch 2.
Row 31 (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc2tog, 4 (5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15)x hdc, TURN. Total 6 (7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17) hdc - incl ch 2.
Rows 32 (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39) – 34 (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 5 (6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16)x hdc across, TURN. Total 6 (7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17) hdc - incl ch 2. each row.
Fasten, leaving long tail for assembly (approx. 6 inches)

Continue Shaping Neck & Make Second Strap:
Rejoin yarn at other side and work as for First Strap.

ASSEMBLY
Marry your two panels with one strap on each side and this will now be INSIDE OUT.
Using your stitch marker or fastener, pin sides of panels together at Row 17 beginning armhole shaping on each side.
Using long tail from bottom, and using mattress stitch method, join sides working from the bottom to the fastener on each side.
Again, using mattress stitch, connect the straps on each side.
After top is assembled TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT then:

CONTINUE WITH MAIN COLOR:
Rounds 1 -3 : 
Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115, 123, 131, 139, 147, 155)x hdc around, sl st to top of ch 2, total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156) incl ch 2.

Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X Sizes only:
Rounds 4-6: 
Rounds 4-6: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115, 123, 131, 139, 147, 155)x hdc around, sl st to top of ch 2, total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156) hdc incl ch 2.

Size 3X, 4X only:
Round 7: 
Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115, 123, 131, 139, 147, 155)x hdc around, sl st to top of ch 2, total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156) hdc incl ch 2.

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WAIST:  
NOTE: There is no decrease because the pattern will naturally “cinch” by design
CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Round 1: 
: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115, 123, 131, 139, 147, 155) hdc around, sl st to top of ch 2, total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156) hdc incl ch 2.
Round 2: Ch 3 (acts as first dc), dc3tog in next 3 sts, Ch 5 *dc4tog in next 4 sts, ch 5* repeat * to * around to first ch 3, then end with ch 2, dc into dc4tog where the row began.
Round 3: * Ch 5, sc into third ch of next ch 5 group * repeat * to * around then end with ch 3 then dc into ch 1 that began round.
Round 4: Ch 2 (acts as dc), dc in same, [4x dc into third ch of next ch 5 group] all the way around then 2x dc into same sp as starting ch 2, sl st to ch 2 to complete round.
Round 5: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115, 123, 131, 139, 147, 155)x hdc in each dc around, sl st to top of ch 2, total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 155) hdc incl ch 2.

BOTTOM / HIP INCREASE:
CHANGE  TO MAIN COLOR AND BEGIN HIP INCREASE:
Round 1: 
: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115, 123, 131, 139, 147, 155)x hdc around, sl st to top of ch 2, total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156) hdc incl ch 2
Round 2: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 48 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76)x hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 48 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76)x hdc, 2 hdc in last hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 104 (112, 120, 128, 136, 144, 152, 160) hdc incl ch 2.
Round 3: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78)x hdc, 2 hdc in each of next 2 hdc, 50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78)x hdc, 2 hdc in last hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 108 (116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156, 164) hdc incl ch 2.
Round 4-10 Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 107 (115, 123, 131, 139, 147, 155, 163)x hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 108 (116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156, 164) hdc incl ch 2.

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FINISHING & TRIM:
NECK EDGING:
Attach MAIN color at back center of neckline , Then:
Ch 1, sc across working 1 sc in each hdc and 2 sc in each ch-2, sc in each hdc across the front neckline, sc in each hdc up the second strap and 2 sc in each ch-2, sc in each hdc across back neckline, sl st to beg ch 1. 

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Ch 1, sc around neckline and sl st to ch 1 to join and complete. 
Fasten off.

ARM EDGING:
Attach MAIN color at back where strap begins , Then:
Ch 1, sc up the strap and around each armhole placing 1 sc in each hdc and 2 sc in each ch-2.

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Ch 1, sc around armhole and sl st to ch 1 to join and complete. 
Fasten off.
Repeat on other side.
Weave in all ends.

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