10 Delightful Free Poncho & Tie Patterns for Children

Don’t fret when those tiny babies start growing up; you can continue to dress them up in darling clothes and accessories like ponchos and ties

Did you know that dressing up older children can be just as much fun as dressing up babies?

Of course, it’s hard to beat how adorable babies look when they’re covered in handknits, and there are few things more enjoyable to knit than anything for a baby!

But of course… babies grow up, don’t they?

And when babies grow into children, they don’t lose the need for dressing up. You shouldn’t set aside your needles when they grow into children, either!

One fun aspect about knitting for children is that they can actually appreciate what you’ve created for them. (I’m not saying they always do, mind. But when they do, they can verbalize it in a way that babies cannot!)

Ponchos are a really easy way to knit an adorable bit of dress-up for girls. And for boys? You can’t get much easier than a simple tie! And a handknit tie can always be more interesting–and better yet, far more unique–than any store-bought tie.

All of these, of course, make great charity projects as well as gifts for the children in your life!

The Prettiest Ponchos

Downtown Tot Poncho

• What you’ll need to make it: 600 to 900 yards DK weight yarn (depending on size); US Size 10 needles

• Why you’ll want to: This pattern could scarcely be easier; you’ll make 2 rectangles, seam them together, and then add some sassy, fluffy fringe. So fun!

Fun Fur Trimmed Poncho

• What you’ll need to make it: 230 to 350 yards super bulky textured yarn (like boucle), 65 to 130 yards eyelash (or other fuzzy novelty) yarn; US Size 10 needles

• Why you’ll want to: This poncho is assembled identically to the Downtown Tot poncho; what makes it unique, of course, is the textured body and the fuzzy, fancy trim. It’s perfect for any girl who loves color and flash.

Playful Poncho

• What you’ll need to make it: 170 yards each of 3 different colors of worsted weight yarn, and another 340 yards of a 4th color; US Size 11 needles (any combination of straight, circular, and/or DPNs, depending on how you prefer to knit flat and in the round); US Size J crochet hook;

• Why you’ll want to: I just love the way this lovely pattern uses two yarns of different colors held together to create a beautiful blended color design. Long fringe completes the gorgeous look.

Peruvian Spirit Poncho

• What you’ll need to make it: 5 colors of worsted weight yarn, in 208 yards of 4 colors and 516 in the 5th; US Size 6 circular needles or DPNs, depending on how you prefer to knit in the round

• Why you’ll want to: This lovely pattern features a pretty Peruvian-inspired geometric patterned stripe right across the center, making it a fun way to practice working with charts. The pattern is available with an adult size as well, which could make this an especially delightful knit for a mother-daughter pair.

Warm Hugs Poncho

• What you’ll need to make it: 2 or more colors of worsted weight yarn, at least 630 yards of a main color and another 630 yards (that you can divide between multiple colors if you’d like more than two stripe colors); US Size 8 circular needle (at least 29 inches long to hold all the stitches)

• Why you’ll want to: This gorgeous pattern knits up quickly and features beautiful textured stripes.

Sweetheart Poncho

• What you’ll need to make it: 440 yards worsted weight yarn; US Size 7 needles

• Why you’ll want to: If you want to try something completely different – like a thin, lacy poncho — this is the pattern for you! Despite the beautiful lace, this pattern is far easier than it appears.

Super-Stylish Ties

Vertical Stripe Tie

• What you’ll need to make it: DK weight yarn, 168 yards of main color and smaller amounts (perhaps 50 yards or so) of other 2 colors; US Size 2 circular needle (at least 29 inches long, to hold the many stitches)

• Why you’ll want to: This is an exceedingly simple knit; while you’re casting on 260 to 300 stitches, you also have only 19 rows to knit. In just a few hours, you’ll have a stylish tie for a special boy!

Mai sløyfe

• What you’ll need to make it: 175 yards sport weight cotton yarn for the main color, plus small amounts of other colors (if you wish to create the multi-colored effect); US Size 0 needles

• Why you’ll want to: How cute is this bow tie? The designers chose red-white-and-blue for a patriotic flair, but of course you can use any colors you wish, or you can make it a solid color instead.

Tie Me Up

• What you’ll need to make it: 282 yards DK-weight yarn; US Size 3 needles

• Why you’ll want to: This tie features the classic point at one end and a beautifully elegant and understated seed stitch pattern.

Dad Style Bias Knit Tie

• What you’ll need to make it: 168 yards DK weight yarn; US Size 2 needles

• Why you’ll want to: Just like classic neckties, this lovely tie pattern features stitches slanting on a bias. Not only does it offer visual interest, but it also makes knitting just a little more interesting and enjoyable.

So try a poncho pattern, a tie pattern, or both, and make magnificent projects for the children in your life – or for charity!