Wrap your little one (or yourself!) in the cozy charm of the Patchwork Garden Poncho — a simple, playful knit made from leftover worsted weight yarns. Worked flat in one piece, this poncho is ideal for showcasing your stash of colorful scraps, textured yarns, or seasonal favorites. The flattering asymmetric fold and optional ruffle make it both whimsical and wearable, while a finishing row of single crochet keeps the edges tidy and curl-free.

The design is flexible and beginner-friendly — no shaping or charts, just straight-line knitting in stockinette with easy seaming. A soft neckline in matching or contrasting color adds comfort, and the optional ruffle adds flair. Choose earthy, garden tones or bright, joyful palettes — every poncho becomes a one-of-a-kind heirloom.

This is a stash-busting dream project, perfect for gifting or layering on chilly mornings.

✨ Features:
Beginner-friendly: basic stitches only (knit, purl, M1, seaming, simple crochet)
Flat knit rectangle, folded and seamed
6 sizes included: 2–4Y, 4–7Y, 7–10Y, 10–Teen, Teen, Small Adult
Optional ruffle on one or both sides
Single crochet edging to prevent curling
Great for leftover yarns or gradient color play

Estimated Yarn Requirements (Worsted Weight Yarn)
Size Rectangle Size (inches) Approx. Yardage
2–4 Years 42” x 15–16” 300–350 yards
4–7 Years 50” x 16–17” 375–425 yards
7–10 Years 56” x 17–18” 450–500 yards
10–Teen 60” x 17–18” 525–575 yards
Teen 64” x 18–19” 600–650 yards
Small Adult 68” x 18–20” 675–725 yards
✂️ Optional Ruffle Trim:
Add 75–100 yards extra if you’re including a ruffle on one side, or 150–175 yards for ruffles on both sides.
Neckline edging + single crochet finish:
Reserve 30–50 yards for the neck and crochet edge finish.