This delightful Halloween-themed crochet poncho is the perfect festive garment for the spooky season! Featuring pumpkin, ghost, and bat appliqués, it combines the fun spirit of Halloween with cozy warmth, making it a wonderful addition to your fall wardrobe.
How to Crochet a Halloween-Themed Crochet Poncho
This crochet poncho is designed with vibrant Halloween colors and fun motifs. Follow this pattern to create your own poncho, perfect for wearing or gifting during the Halloween season.
Yarn in black, orange, white, green, and yellow (worsted weight)
5mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Buttons for decoration
Stitch markers
Scissors
Abbreviations:
MR: magic ring
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
inc: increase
dec: decrease
Poncho Base
Using black yarn:
Round 1: Ch 120 and join with a sl st to form a circle (120).
Round 2-3: Sc around (120).
Round 4: Ch 2, skip 1 stitch, dc around, creating an openwork edge (120).
Round 5-12: Continue with double crochet in each stitch around. Switch to orange yarn for the last two rows.
Fasten off.
Pumpkin Appliqué (Make 3)
Using orange yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6).
Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
Round 5: Sc around (24).
Fasten off and sew the appliqué onto the poncho.
Stem:
Using green yarn, ch 6, and sl st into the second ch from the hook. Continue sl st down the chain.
Sew the stem to the top of the pumpkin.
Face:
Using black yarn, embroider triangle eyes and a wide, smiling mouth onto the pumpkin appliqué.
Ghost Appliqué (Make 3)
Using white yarn:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6).
Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
Round 4-6: Sc around (18).
Round 7: Create the bottom of the ghost by 3 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc in one stitch, repeat around.
Fasten off and sew the ghost onto the poncho.
Face:
Using black yarn, embroider round eyes and a small oval mouth.
Decorative Buttons and Embellishments
Sew bright orange and yellow buttons around the poncho for additional decoration.
Add green leaves and curly vines next to the pumpkins using green yarn to enhance the festive feel.
Final Assembly
Sew all the pumpkin and ghost appliqués onto the poncho in a scattered arrangement. Ensure the faces are evenly spaced around the garment for a balanced look.
Now your Halloween crochet poncho is complete, perfect for celebrating the spooky season in style!
Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.
