# Mint Green Baby Poncho Free Crochet Pattern
There’s something about a baby in a poncho that just melts my heart, friends! This mint green little poncho is soft, cozy, and so easy to pop over a baby’s head on chilly mornings — no fiddly buttons, no sleeves to wrestle tiny arms through. Just one sweet pullover that keeps little shoulders warm.
The poncho is worked top-down in the round with simple corner increases, so it grows into that classic poncho triangle all by itself. A white shell edging and two fluffy pompoms on the hood add the perfect finishing touch. It’s mostly double crochet, so it works up fast — a wonderful weekend project or baby shower gift!
What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight (weight 4) yarn:
- Mint green: approximately 400 yards
- White: approximately 50 yards (edging and pompoms)
- US size H-8 / 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle, scissors, 4 stitch markers
Finished size:
- Fits baby 6 to 12 months
- Neck opening approximately 16 inches (41 cm) in circumference
- Length from neck to point approximately 11 inches (28 cm)
Gauge:
- 13 dc and 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in double crochet. The poncho is forgiving on fit, but check gauge so the neckline comes out right
The Pattern
Abbreviations: ch = chain, sl st = slip stitch, sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet, st(s) = stitch(es), sk = skip, RS = right side, WS = wrong side, rep = repeat, rnd = round.
Special stitches: Corner: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the same stitch or chain space. Shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same stitch. Picot: ch 3, sl st into the first chain.
Notes: The poncho is worked in joined rounds from the neck down. Four corner increases (one at each marked point) shape the classic poncho drape. The hood is worked flat, seamed, and sewn to the neckline.
Poncho Body
With mint green, chain 60. Join with a sl st to the first chain, being careful not to twist.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each ch around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3. (60 dc) Place a stitch marker in every 15th stitch — these 4 marked stitches are your corners.
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in each st to the first marked st, work a corner in the marked st, (dc in each st to the next marked st, corner in the marked st) 3 times, dc in each remaining st. Join. (68 sts counting the ch-2 spaces as 2 sts each: 60 dc + 4 corners adding 2 sts each)
Round 3: Ch 3, dc in each dc and 2 dc in each ch-2 corner space… simpler: dc in each st around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 corner space. Join. (76 sts)
Rounds 4–12: Repeat Round 3, working a corner in each corner space every round. Each round adds 8 sts:
Rnd 4: 84,
Rnd 5: 92,
Rnd 6: 100,
Rnd 7: 108,
Rnd 8: 116,
Rnd 9: 124,
Rnd 10: 132,
Rnd 11: 140,
Rnd 12: 148 sts.
Checkpoint: After Round 12 the poncho should measure about 10 inches from the neckline to the corner point.
Round 13 (white edging round): Join white. Ch 1, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each corner ch-2 space. Join. Fasten off white.
Round 14 (shell hem, white): Join white in any corner. Ch 1, sc in corner sp, [sk 2 sts, shell in next st, sk 2 sts, sc in next st] repeat around, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner space to turn the corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends. (37 shells)
Hood
With mint green, ch 41.
Row 1 (WS): Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (39 dc)
Rows 2–14: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st across. Turn. (39 dc each row) The panel should measure about 12 inches wide and 9 inches tall.
Fold the panel in half with right sides together, short ends aligned. Seam across the top with whipstitch. Turn right side out. Join white at the bottom corner of the face opening and work 1 round of sc evenly around the opening (about 60 sc). Second round: Ch 1, (sc in next st, picot, sc in next st, sk 1 st) repeat around for a dainty edge. Join and fasten off.
Pin the hood base evenly to the poncho neckline, centered at the back, and seam with mattress stitch using mint green.
Pompoms (Make 2)
Make two fluffy pompoms in white (about 2 inches across) and one small mint pompom if you like to mix. Sew one white pompom to each front corner of the hood. Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- Count your corners after every round for the first few rounds — if a corner increase gets missed, the poncho will pull to one side. Four corners, every round, no exceptions!
- This poncho is a fantastic baby-shower gift because the fit is so forgiving. A little big just means baby grows into it — and the mint green suits everyone.
- When you join the white for the edging, carry it loosely up the inside if you plan more white rounds later. Fewer ends to weave = happier crocheter!
Sweet, simple, and snuggly — this little poncho is ready for crisp morning walks!
