Everest Poncho Crochet Pattern

I’m so glad that the Alpine Collection has been well received. This stunning collection is comprised of five gorgeous garment designs, some of which are fitted, some loose, some flowy, and ALL featuring the lovely Alpine Stitch.

Everest Poncho Crochet Pattern

Now that the Alpine Collection has been released into the wild as a set it’s time to start sharing the patterns individually. The first pattern to be released independently is the Everest Poncho.

I decided to start with this one first because it is the simplest construction of the five designs, and we’ll be able to get our feet wet with the way we make the increases using the Alpine Stitch.

The Everest Poncho is a classic poncho shape and size. This is a one-size pattern that is worked from the top-down and is simply delicious to wear. The Alpine Stitch is quite a yarn eater so it gives the fabric an amazing drape and it feels great on. Almost like a hug!

This super cute poncho crochet pattern is warm and stylish, and I know you’ll love it too. This poncho has a classic fit with a wide neck opening to which we add a bangin’ collar. Perfection!

The poncho pictured in green and brown is a sport weight/size 2 yarn called Upcycle Alpaca Sport, a yarn that has sadly been discontinued. For the entire Alpine Collection I am recommending a sport weight/size 2 yarn and I used Heatherly Sport to make the sweater, sweater vest, cardigan, and hoodie. You could substitute Brava Sport, or check out this list of size 2/Sport weight yarns available online.

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Materials:

Sport weight yarn (Size 2/Upcycle Alpaca pictured – has been discontinued, see a list of size 2 yarns here)
-approx. (2,650) yards w/o fringe

Crochet hook in size 4.5mm or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge: 16 sts x 16 rows = 4” using the Alpine Stitch

Gauge Swatch:

Row 1: Fdc-19 (or Ch-21, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each to end). (19)

Row 2: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (19)

Row 3: Ch-2, turn, dc in first st *Fpdc around st two rows down, dc in next * repeat between * * to end. (19)

Row 4: repeat row 2 (19)

Row 5: Ch-2, turn, dc in first 2 sts * Fpdc around dc from two rows down, dc in next * repeat between * * until 1 st remains, dc in last st. (19)

Row 6: repeat row 2 (19)

Rows 7 – 18: repeat rows 3 – 6 (19)

Measure for gauge, adjust hook size if necessary.

Pattern Notes:

Pattern written using US terms.

The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.

On the double crochet rounds always place the double crochet above the previous row’s Fpdc and place the Fpdc around the double crochet from 2 rows below.

Abbreviations:

Ch(s): Chain(s)
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: Slip stitch
Beg: Beginning
Sc: Single Crochet
Dc: Double Crochet
Fpdc: Front post double crochet
Bpdc: Back post double crochet

Striping pattern:

50 rounds Green
2 rounds Brown
2 rounds Green
4 rounds Brown
2 rounds Green
6 rounds Brown
2 rounds Green
8 rounds Brown
2 rounds Green
12 rounds Brown

Pattern:

Round 1: Ch-120, join to first ch without twisting to form a circle. Ch-2, 2dc in first ch, dc in next 43 chs, 3dc in next (mark center-most st), dc in next 15 chs, 3dc in next (mark center-most st), dc in next 43 chs, 3dc in next (mark center-most st), dc in next 15 chs, dc in same as beg sts. Join to top of first dc. (128)

Round 2: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st around. Join to top of first st. (128)

Round 3: Ch-2, turn, 2dc in first st, [Fpdc around post of next dc two rows down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * to st marker, 3dc in marked st (move up marker)] 3x, Fpdc around post of next dc two rows down, * dc in next st, Fpdc around post of next dc two rounds down * repeat between * * to end, dc in the same as first two sts. Join to top of first dc. (136)

Round 4: repeat round 2 (136)

Rounds 5 through 90 or until desired length is reached: alternate previous two rounds (ending with 480 sts)
*note that each dc round adds 8 to the stitch count.

When finished adding length, fasten off and weave in all ends.

Fringe: Cut strands of yarn approx. 10” long. Add 2 – 3 strands of yarn to every other stitch around the bottom of the poncho.

Collar:

Looking at outside, attach at any raglan point with a sl st…

Round 1: Ch-2, Dc in each st around until two sts remain, dc2tog. Join to top of first st. (119)

Round 2: Ch-2, turn, * Bpdc around next st, Fpdc around next * repeat between * * until one st remains, Bpdc around final st. (119)

Round 3: Ch-2, turn, * Fpdc around next st, Bpdc around next * repeat between * * until one st remains, Fpdc around last st. Join to top of first st. (119)

Rounds 4 through 22: alternate rounds 2 & 3

Round 23: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st around. Join to top of first st. (119)

Fasten off using Invisible Join and weave in all ends.

I hope you love crocheting this poncho and ALL of the designs in the Alpine Collection. Each garment will be released individually on the blog and available as printable PDF so stay tuned!

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