Welcome to my Astral Bloom Poncho / Top pattern…..

The Astral Bloom Poncho/Top is a radiant celebration of texture, versatility and effortless style.
At its heart lies the striking Astral Bloom motif — a starburst centre that gently unfolds into a beautifully detailed square. Four of these statement squares are created and thoughtfully joined to form the foundation of this flowing poncho top, allowing the stunning centre motif to shine from every angle.

Designed with flexibility in mind, Astral Bloom can be worn in two distinct ways. Style it traditionally as a poncho for relaxed, easy layering, or rotate it to create a gorgeous top to wear over a bodysuit or dress — adding texture, movement and just enough warmth to keep the chill from your shoulders.

The choice of yarn transforms the personality of this piece. Work it in breathable cotton for warm coastal days, or choose a more luxurious fibre for softness and warmth in cooler climates. The fabric you create will reflect your season, your style, and your creative vision.

Astral Bloom is more than a garment — it’s a versatile statement piece designed to be worn your way. Wrap yourself in creativity, wear it with confidence, and let your Astral Bloom shine wherever you go.
Live, Love and Crochet Shaz xo

Skill Level:
Intermediate / Advanced

Finished Size - varies with your yarn and hook choice but basically covers one size fits all as you can adjust the neckline.

Language: - English

Pattern Construction

• Create 4 Astral Bloom Squares.
• Join the 4 squares together to form the body of the poncho top.
• Work the delicate neckline to shape and frame the garment.
• Finish with the beautiful wave-style border along the lower edge.

This pattern includes detailed step-by-step instructions explaining how the project is constructed. Construction methods and any shaping or joining techniques specific to this design are fully explained throughout the pattern.

Gauge: this is not important unless your tension is tight as you want a soft flowing finish. If you feel you have a firm tension then go up .5 to 1 in hook size.

You will need:

• Crochet hook(s) 4mm or 4.5mm for 8ply / DK yarn
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers (recommended)

Yarn Requirements:
Any 8ply / DK weight yarn will work.

Poncho / Top 1
Black Wattle Honey Suckle yarn. 70% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere. 100gm / 225 metres (246 yards) in each ball. Used 5 balls of C1 Desert Rains and 1 ball of C2 Into The Darkness.

Poncho / Top 2
Fiddlesticks Superb Prints and Superb 8. 100% Acrylic anti pilling yarn. 100gm / 250m in each ball. Used 5 balls of C1 Turquoise 1174-13 Superb Prints and 1 ball of C2 Caramel 70022 Superb 8.

Poncho / Top 3
Patons Sierra and Fiddlesticks Superb 8. Patons Sierra 20% Wool, 80% Acrylic 150gm / 375m each ball, Superb 8 100% Acrylic anti pilling yarn. 100gm / 250m in each ball. Used 4 balls of C1 Patons Sierra 1367 Nevada, 1 ball of C2 Superb 8 70053 Teal.

Poncho / Top 4
Natura Papyrus 78% Egyptian Cotton/ 22% Silk 8ply, 50gm / 120m per ball. Used C1 Baby Pink x 3 balls, C2 Green x 3 balls, C3 Raspberry x 7 balls.

This pattern includes the recommended yarn weight, approximate yardage/meterage, and suggested yarn options.

Pattern Features

This pattern includes clear, easy-to-follow instructions written in English in both UK and US crochet terms, along with plenty of helpful step-by-step photos to guide you through the project.

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Sharing & Selling
I absolutely love seeing your crochet creations! When sharing your finished projects on social media, please tag #livelovecrochetshaz so I can admire your beautiful work.

You’re welcome to sell items made from this pattern on a small scale. Please credit Shaz Morrison – Live Love Crochet Shaz (@livelovecrochetshaz) as the original designer.

Need Help?
If you have any questions while making your project, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’ll be happy to help and will respond as soon as I can.

Copyright Notice
This crochet pattern is an original design by Shaz Morrison – Live Love Crochet Shaz and is protected by copyright.

This pattern is for personal use only unless written permission has been given. Please do not copy, reproduce, distribute, share, or resell this pattern or any part of it in any format.

Thank you for respecting the time, creativity, and love that goes into designing each of my crochet patterns. Happy crocheting!