Lana Grossa Crocheted Poncho Pattern

Lana Grossa Crocheted Poncho in Gomitolo Summer Tweed

What is Being Made

This is a crocheted poncho designed by Lana Grossa, featured as Design 03 from Filati Gomitolo 03. The poncho is a versatile layering piece available in three sizes: 36-38, 40-42, and 44-46. It features an open neckline and is constructed from two identical halves that are seamed together at the center back and front, leaving a comfortable 34 cm opening for the neck.

Construction Techniques

This poncho is worked using a bottom-up approach, meaning construction begins at the lower edge and progresses upward. The piece is worked flat rather than in the round, making it accessible for crocheters of various skill levels. The design incorporates lace elements created through an openwork crochet pattern that adds visual interest and breathability to the finished garment. Assembly is completed through seaming, where the two halves are sewn together at the center back and front seams, with blocking performed before finishing to ensure proper shape and measurements.

Stitches and Pattern Details

The poncho utilizes fundamental crochet stitches combined in a structured lace pattern. The stitch pattern is based on a multiple of 8 plus 7 stitches, worked according to a provided chart. Key stitches include:

• Chain (ch) – used for foundation and openwork elements
• Single crochet (sc) – provides structure and definition
• Double crochet (dc) – creates the primary fabric and lace openings
• Double crochet 5 together (dc5tog) – a decrease stitch that shapes the lace pattern and creates decorative texture

The pattern requires working rows 1 through 6 once, then repeating rows 5 and 6 throughout the piece until the desired length is achieved. Each half measures 49 (51, 53) cm in length and 45 (47, 49) cm in width before seaming.

Materials and Tools

The poncho is crafted using Lana Grossa Gomitolo Summer Tweed, a high-quality yarn blend consisting of 72% cotton, 20% viscose, and 8% polyamide. This fiber composition creates a lightweight, breathable fabric ideal for warm-weather wear. The yarn is available in a beautiful multi-color option: Dark Grey/Cyclamen/Yellow/Grey/Salmon/Light Orange (colorway 3). Each skein contains 400 meters per 100 grams.

Yardage requirements vary by size: 300 grams (approximately 1,200 meters) for sizes 36-38 and 40-42, and 400 grams (approximately 1,600 meters) for size 44-46. A size 4 mm crochet hook is used throughout the project.

Gauge and Finishing

The recommended gauge is 23 stitches and 9.5 rows equals 10 x 10 centimeters when working the crochet pattern with a size 4 mm hook. Creating a gauge swatch before beginning is essential to ensure proper fit and drape. Finished pieces should be pinned to measurements and blocked to shape before seaming, ensuring professional results and accurate dimensions for the neckline opening.