The Moroccan Tile Poncho is a standout piece, combining classic warmth with bold, bohemian flair. This poncho showcases a unique Moroccan Tile stitch pattern that creates an intricate texture, making it both stylish and functional. Chunky tassels along the hemline add an extra touch of free-spirited charm, giving it that perfect boho vibe.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Women’s Small/Medium (Medium/Large) finished measurement 43 (47)” / [110 (119) cm] width x 63 (70)” / [160 (178) cm] length
Shown in size Small/Medium.
Gauge: 16 sts and 8 rows = 4” [10 cm] in dc.
Materials
Yarn:
Debbie Bliss Rialto Chunky (100% Merino Wool; 66 yards [60 meters]/50 grams): 010 Duck Egg (color A), 23 (29) balls; 006 Camel (color B), 18 (22) balls.
Hook: UK size 2 (7.0 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle
Abbreviations
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain stitch
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
Special Stitches
V Stitch (v-st)
dc in the next st, ch 1 (centre ch), dc in same st.
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked in rows from side to side and from back to front.
Pattern
Back
With color A, ch 126 (138).
Row 1: Ch 5, v-st in 5th ch from hook, (sk 2 sts, v-st in next st) 41 (45) times, sk 2 sts, dc in next st. Drop color A loop from hook – 42 (46) v-sts.
Row 2: Turn work. Attach color B in centre ch of first v-st of Row 1, ch 3 (3rd ch counts as centre ch of v-st), dc in same st (v-st made), (v-st around centre ch of next v-st of Row 1) 41 (45) times. Drop color B loop from hook – 42 (46) v-sts.
Row 3: Turn work. Pick up color A loop of Row 1. Ch 3 (3rd ch counts as centre ch of v-st), dc in sp between last dc and last v-st of Row 1 (v-st made), (sk next v-st from Row 2, v-st around Row 2 and between the next 2 v-sts of Row 1) 41 (45) times, sk next v-st from Row 2, v-st between the next v-st and beg ch-5 of Row 1. Drop color A loop from hook – 43 (47) v-sts.
Row 4: Turn work. Insert hook under centre ch of first v-st of previous row, pick up color B loop from 2 rows below. Ch 3 (3rd ch counts as centre ch of v-st), dc in same sp (v-st made), (v-st around centre ch of next v-st of previous row) 42 (46) times. Drop color B loop from hook – 43 (47) v-sts.
Row 5: Turn work. Pick up color A loop from 2 rows below. Ch 3, (sk next v-st from previous row, v-st around previous row and between the next 2 v-sts from 2 rows below) 42 (46) times, sk next v-st from previous row, dc around centre ch of next v-st from 2 rows below. Drop color A loop from hook – 43 (47) v-sts.
Row 6: Turn work. Insert hook under centre ch of first v-st of previous row, pick up color B loop from 2 rows below. Ch 3 (3rd ch counts as centre ch of v-st), dc in same sp (v-st made), (v-st around centre ch of next v-st of previous row) 41 (45) times. Drop color B loop from hook – 42 (46) v-sts.
Row 7: Turn work. Pick up color A loop from 2 rows below. Ch 3 (3rd ch counts as centre ch of v-st), dc in sp between last dc and last v-st from 2 rows below (v-st made), (sk next v-st from previous row, v-st around previous row and between the next 2 v-sts from 2 rows below) 41 (45) times, sk next v-st from previous row, v-st between the next v-st and beg ch-3 sp from 2 rows below. Drop color A loop from hook – 43 (47) v-sts.
Rows 8-83 (100): Rep Rows 4-7.
Fasten off.
Front
Right Side
Row 1: Attach color B in centre ch of last v-st of Row 83 (100) of Back. Ch 3 (3rd ch counts as centre ch of v-st), dc in same sp (v-st made), (v-st around centre ch of next v-st of Row 83 (100) of Back) 20 (22) times. Drop color B loop from hook – 21 (23) v-sts.
Row 2: Attach color A in centre ch of 23rd (25th) v-st of Row 83 (100) of Back. Ch 3, (sk next v-st from previous row, v-st around previous row and between the next 2 v-sts from Row 83 (100) of Back) 19 (21) times, sk next v-st from previous row, dc around centre ch of next v-st of Row 83 (100) of Back. Drop color A loop from hook – 19 (21) v-sts.
Row 3: Turn work. Insert hook under centre ch of first v-st of previous row, pick up color B loop from 2 rows below. Ch 3 (3rd ch counts as centre ch of v-st), dc in same sp (v-st made), (v-st around centre ch of next v-st of previous row) 18 (20) times. Drop color B loop from hook – 19 (21) v-sts.
Row 4: Turn work. Pick up color A loop from 2 rows below. Ch 3 (3rd ch counts as centre ch of v-st), dc in sp between last dc and last v-st from 2 rows below (v-st made), (sk next v-st from previous row, v-st around previous row and between the next 2 v-sts from 2 rows below) 18 (20) times, sk next v-st from previous row, v-st between the next v-st and beg ch-3 from 2 rows below. Drop color A loop from hook – 20 (22) v-sts.
Row 5: Turn work. Insert hook under centre ch of first v-st of previous row, pick up color B loop from 2 rows below. Ch 3 (3rd ch counts as centre ch of v-st), dc in same sp (v-st made), (v-st around centre ch of next v-st of previous row) 18 (20) times. Drop color B loop from hook – 19 (21) v-sts.
Row 6: Turn work. Pick up color A loop from 2 rows below. Ch 3, (sk next v-st from previous row, v-st around previous row and between the next 2 v-sts from 2 rows below) 19 (21) times, sk next v-st from previous row, dc around centre ch of next v-st from 2 rows below. Drop color A loop from hook – 19 (21) v-sts.
Rows 7-78 (86): Rep Rows 3-6.
Row 79 (87): Rep Row 3.
Row 80 (88): Rep Row 4.
Left Side
Row 1: Attach color B in centre ch of first v-st of Row 83 (100) of Back. Ch 3 (3rd ch counts as centre ch of v-st), dc in same sp (v-st made), (v-st around centre ch of next v-st of Row 83 (100) of Back) 20 (22) times. Drop color B loop from hook – 21 (23) v-sts.
Row 2: Attach color A in centre ch of 21st (23rd) v-st of Row 83 (100) of Back. Ch 3, (sk next v-st from previous row, v-st around previous row and between the next 2 v-sts from Row 83 (100) of Back) 19 (21) times, sk next v-st from previous row, dc around centre ch of next v-st of Row 83 (100) of Back. Drop color A loop from hook – 19 (21) v-sts
Row 3: Turn work. Insert hook under centre ch of first v-st of previous row, pick up color B loop from 2 rows below. Ch 3 (3rd ch counts as centre ch of v-st), dc in same sp (v-st made), (v-st around centre ch of next v-st of previous row) 18 (20) times. Drop color B loop from hook – 19 (21) v-sts.
Row 4: Turn work. Pick up color A loop from 2 rows below. Ch 3 (3rd ch counts as centre ch of v-st), dc in sp between last dc and last v-st from 2 rows below (v-st made), (sk next v-st from previous row, v-st around previous row and between the next 2 v-sts from 2 rows below) 18 (20) times, sk next v-st from previous row, v-st between the next v-st and beg ch-3 from 2 rows below. Drop color A loop from hook – 20 (22 v-sts.
Row 5: Turn work. Insert hook under centre ch of first v-st of previous row, pick up color B loop from 2 rows below. Ch 3 (3rd ch counts as centre ch of v-st), dc in same sp (v-st made), (v-st around centre ch of next v-st of previous row) 18 (20) times. Drop color B loop from hook – 19 (21) v-sts.
Row 6: Turn work. Pick up color A loop from 2 rows below. Ch 3, (sk next v-st from previous row, v-st around previous row and between the next 2 v-sts from 2 rows below) 19 (21) times, sk next v-st from previous row, dc around centre ch of next v-st from 2 rows below. Drop color A loop from hook – 19 (21) v-sts.
Rows 7-78 (86): Rep Rows 3-6.
Row 79 (87): Rep Row 3.
Row 80 (88): Rep Row 4.
Tassels
Back
(With color A, cut 8 strands of yarn 16” / [41 cm] long, fold the strands in half/double, knot the folded strands into one of the sts along Row 1 of Back of Poncho) 9 times. Trim each tassel to measure 7” / [18 cm].
Front
Right Side
(With color A, cut 8 strands of yarn 16” / [41 cm] long, fold the strands in half/double, knot the folded strands into one of the sts along Row 80 (88) of Right Side) 5 times. Trim each tassel to measure 7” / [18 cm].
Left Side
(With color A, cut 8 strands of yarn 16” / [41 cm] long, fold the strands in half/double, knot the folded strands into one of the sts along Row 80 (88) of Left Side) 5 times. Trim each tassel to measure 7” / [18 cm].
Finishing
Wet block poncho to size and shape. Weave in all ends.