Free Baby Poncho Knitting Pattern

Updated December 3, 2025 by Jan of Unique Baby Gear Ideas

This easy free baby poncho knitting pattern will work up into a comfortable layer for your little one.  The cape is easy to make and manage since it is slightly smaller than a blanket and so stylish.

The hooded poncho has tassel ties that are attached to a crocheted chain so basic knowledge of crochet as well as knitting is required.

Some parents consider such ties to be a safety hazard for a child. Those of a like mind with the skills to do so might finish the cape with a button or snap closure. Others might look further for a pattern with instructions for a pullover poncho or one with buttonholes.

Free Baby Poncho Knitting Pattern

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Required Material and Tools

Yarn: 6 ounces 4 ply fingering yarn
Tools One medium size crochet hook for the ties

Gauge and Needles
At the recommended needle size and gauge for 4 ply fingering yarn from the chart on the Free Baby Hat Knitting Pattern page.



Unique Baby Gear Ideas is certain that everyone that knits this hooded baby poncho will want to include a pair of booties and mittens in the set so please take a look at our other free patterns before you go!

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