Beach Poncho – Free Knitting Pattern
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS THAT SUPPORT HANDY LITTLE ME CONTENT AND FREE PATTERNS.This beach poncho is just what you need for a trip to the beach!
This knitted top is a good length to wear over your swimwear and shorts, with enough holes to let the air through so you can dry off and stay cool.
I wore this top recently to the beach over my bikini and denim shorts and it was comfortable to relax in, as it has plenty of slouch.
Inspired by the cool blues of summer that I see around the Greek island of Corfu, the colours inspired me to make a poncho in that vibrant Greek blue.
An Easy Level Knitting Pattern
This is an easy pattern for those of you who are advanced beginner level, and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl and yarn forward.
This top has a very interesting stitch pattern that is called – The Bamboo Stitch.
If you enjoy this stitch you may also like this Bamboo Stitch Clutch Bag Pattern.
*Please scroll down to see the free pattern*
The Yarn I Used
The Yarn I UsedI made the top with Lion Brand Fast Track yarn, knit on size 15mm (US 19) straight needles.
This was knit up quite quickly and used 2 skeins of the mixtape yarn.
This yarn is a tape yarn and is used for many projects including bags, rugs, and baskets.
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Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This pattern is great for any advanced beginner knitters.
- You should be comfortable casting on and casting off, as well as knitting in garter stitch.
- You should be comfortable working the purl stitch.
- You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns.
- And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms.
Summer Poncho Knitting Pattern
Purchase the inexpensive ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop here.
Notes
The poncho knits up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
Note: Each summer poncho side is worked from side to side, then sewn together.
To make this easier you may want to work on circular needles.
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Skill Level – Easy
Size –
- Adult woman – small/medium
The Supplies You Need
Yarn
- 2 x Lion Brand Fast Track yarn in the colour ‘Bicycle Blue’ (109)
Needles
- 15mm (US 19) knitting needles (straight or 24″ circulars)
Notions
- Darning needle
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers
Beach Poncho Pattern
Abbreviations >
- K – knit
- P – Purl
- Rep – repeat
- St(s) – stitches
- YF – Yarn forward
Front and back >
With 15mm (US 19) knitting needles cast on 62 (for 36-38 bust) (
To make the top larger – cast on 66 (bust – 40-42), 70 (bust 44-46), 74 (bust -48-50) sts. If you want a smaller size (bust – 32-34 cast on 58 sts)
1st row: Knit
2nd row: K1 edge, *YF, K2, pass increased stitch over knitted sts*, rep from * to * to last st, K1
3rd row: Purl all sts.
The last 2 rows form the pattern, rep until the piece measures 23″ from the cast-on edge.
If you need help with the bamboo stitch – please see the video tutorial in this pattern post.
Making up >
Sew in all loose ends (weave along the seams).
Pick up and sew sts on either side of the top that measures 10″ on either side – this is for the shoulder seams. Weave your needle in between the V stitches on either side. The shoulder seams should measure 10″ each side.
Stitch the lower corners together to form the open sleeve on either side.
I hope that you have enjoyed this post and that you will feel the need to make your own beach poncho.
Let me know what you think in the comments and as ever happy knitting! xoxo
