Is there anything cuter than a newborn in tiny clothing?! I think not! The On Point Poncho in NEWBORN size is simply precious, and is certainly made more adorable by the cuddly little humans that wear them. Let’s make one!
Newborn Poncho Pattern
For this tiny little poncho pattern you’ll want to use a lightweight yarn. This can be Bernat Softee Baby Cotton, Bernat Softee Baby, Red Heart Fashion Soft, Red Heart Comfort Sport, or any other lightweight yarn you have on hand. You certainly don’t need much of it for this size!
Sizes of this pattern include:
Newborn (this one!)
3/6 Month
9/12 Month
12/18M
2/3T
4/6 Youth
8/10 Youth
10/12 Youth
And of course the adult size that goes up to 4XL.
Materials:
Lightweight/Size 3/DK yarn
-approx. 142 yards for NB (without fringe)
6mm hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Gauge: 12 dc sts x 8 rows = 4”
Pattern Notes:
Start at the top and work your way down.
Pattern starts at the center back and is joined in rounds, turning each row.
Place first stitches of each row in the same space as join. (the ch-2 does not count as a stitch)
Odd numbered rows are “right side” and even numbered rows are “wrong side”. When finished with row 1, you could add a safety pin or other marker to remind you which side is which.
Would you just LOOK at this little nugget?! Awww! ♥ When I saw her little yawn I just KNEW I had to use this photo – and those tiny feet! Precious.
Newborn PATTERN:
Row 1: Ch-42. Join to first ch w/o twisting chain. Ch-2, 3dc in first ch, dc in next 19 sts. 2dc in next st, 3dc in next (Place st marker in center most st) 2dc in next st. Dc in next 19 sts, 2dc in same space as starting sts. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (50)
Row 2: Ch-2, turn, 3dc in first st, dc in each st to marker. 5dc in marked st. Move up st marker to new center (here and throughout pattern). Dc in each st to end, 2dc in same space as starting sts. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (58)
Rows 3 – 5: Ch-2, turn, 3dc in first st, dc in each st to marker, 5dc in marked st. Dc in each st to end, 2dc in same space as starting sts. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (82 sts at the end of row 5)
ARMHOLES
*note that the center points are smaller from here on out.
Row 6: Ch-2, turn, 2dc in first st, * dc in next 12 sts, ch-1, sk-16 sts, dc in next 12 sts * 3dc in marked st. Repeat between * * one more time. Dc in same as starting sts. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (56)
BODY
Row 7: Ch-2, turn, 2dc in first st, dc in each st to marker, 3dc in marked st. Dc in each st to end, dc in same as starting sts. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (60)
Rows 8 – 17: Ch-2, turn, 2dc in first st, * dc in next 12 sts. Dc2tog, dc in next st, dc2tog. Dc in each st to marker * 3dc in marked st. Repeat between * * one more time. Dc in same as starting sts. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (60)
SLEEVES
Attach yarn at center of underarm looking at the INSIDE of the sleeve opening. See pattern notes regarding “right side” and “wrong side”.
Row 1: Ch-2, Dc in same sp. Dc2tog up the side of the dc from the armhole row. Dc in each st around armhole (should be 16 sts there), Dc2tog down the side of the dc from the armhole row. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (19)
Row 2: Ch-2, turn, dc2tog, dc in each st around. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (18)
Row 3: Ch-2, turn, dc in first, dc in each st around. Join to top of first dc with sl st. (18)
Row 4: Ch-2, turn, dc in all but last 2 sts, dc2tog. Join to top of first dc with sl st (17)
Row 5: repeat row 3 (17)
Row 6: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st around. Join with Invisible Join and weave in all ends.
That is it! I hope you love your newborn size poncho! Share a photo of your finished On Point Poncho in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community on Facebook, or by tagging @HeartHookHome on Twitter or Instagram!
More free patterns for babies:
Infant Bomber Cardi Crochet Pattern (3/6 months)
Newborn Sleep Sack Free Crochet Pattern
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