Winter Poncho, aka Harlot's Poncho is complete:
Murphy's Knitting Law #45 - It will take more yarn to fringe a poncho than it will to knit one. Go ahead - after two trips to Hobby Lobby for more yarn - ask me how I know.
Two things I would change if I were making this for myself - make the body a wee bit longer and add increase/eyelet rows at the arms. I like to be able to lift my arms a little higher without the whole poncho coming along. :) But that being said, I think my friend will really like it. Scratch another gift off ye olde Yuletide list!
In the off chance that Stephanie would ever read this blog - thanks for the pattern!
No yarn yet from Elann (I'm starting to get worried!) but the new Knitter's arrived instead.
At the risk of sounding really curmudgeonly, here is my report: Boxy, unflattering shapes; uninspired colorwork; almost nothing that caught my eye. You know it's boring when I don't even bother posting pics to point out how awful something is! I guess that's my assessment - nothing awful enough for me to poke fun, but nothing great enough to warrant an "oooh" or an "aaaah." Just a couple patterns merited an "eh."
Wasn't it just last fall that I was so in love with Knitter's? I'll have to look back at my stack of issues but I swear there were at least 3 sweaters about which I was rhapsodizing. Hmmmmm...might be worth a look-see. :::grin::::
Robbyn! My blue afghan post has been postponed yet again. An FO and a magazine pushed back my blogging schedule. But I'll talk about the blue afghan serendipity tomorrow...even IF the Elann order comes in! Hehehehe
yes, i have to agree with you about knitters - 12 months ago it inspired me a great deal - the last 2 issues have left me pretty cold. i'm definitely going to flick before buying the next one (the one you have just received - we are a bit behind here)
the poncho looks just great - how lucky is the person that is to receive it!
Cheers
Posted by: Nathalie | August 24, 2004 at 03:49 PM
The Ponch looks great! What weight yarn is it that you used?
Posted by: Marie | August 24, 2004 at 04:27 PM
Thanks you two! I used Wool-Ease Chunky - 5 skeins total. :)
Posted by: Bron | August 24, 2004 at 07:28 PM
The off chance? I'm right here dearie..nice poncho (and you're very, very welcome) and I am totally with you on the fringe thing.
Posted by: Stephanie | August 24, 2004 at 08:31 PM
Stephanie! Hi!...ok...that's really weird. It's like I conjured you out of thin air. Hmmm...Let me try that again.... "On the off chance that Keanu Reeves would ever read this blog...."
Waiting...waiting...waiting....
Posted by: Bron | August 24, 2004 at 08:47 PM
Ooh, looks great and it seems like it was quick to knit too, what more could you ask for?
Posted by: jillz | August 25, 2004 at 04:50 AM
Love the poncho, too. The one I made was quite a bit shorter so it's easier to wear. Around here it's the look that matters not the functionality. I've got another one almost finished in a much different yarn. After I surprise my daughter with it this weekend I'll be able to post a picture.
Posted by: Larry | August 25, 2004 at 08:11 AM
Well big bummer about KNitters. I have been looking for it any day now at B&N....now I hear it ain't so hot. Of course, I have to laugh at myself, I never *make* anything from the mags...they just inspire me. Funnily, the ADS are usually what really make my day! Silly, but true.
:) Nice poncho!!
Posted by: Lisa in Oregon | August 25, 2004 at 10:02 AM
Thanks for the poncho compliments, gang!
You know, Lisa - I end up *not* making much from the mags, but I look forward to see a few things for inspiration as you said. It's very disappointing to me to come up with zilch - especially in the fall issue which is usually one of the best!
Posted by: Bron | August 25, 2004 at 10:56 AM
Okay, I can be patient about the blue afghan thing :)
Signed -
Another Keanu Reeves fan...
Posted by: Robbyn | August 25, 2004 at 01:58 PM
I was wondering if you could tell me where you got the pattern for your poncho, I was searching everywhere for it, but couldn't find it. It's exactly what i've been looking for.
Posted by: Shiranti | August 25, 2004 at 07:00 PM
It's about time heh
Posted by: | November 28, 2009 at 03:02 AM
I'm very thankful to the author for posting such an amazing post.
Posted by: Term Paper | February 15, 2010 at 05:42 AM
ho is complete:
Murphy's Knitting Law #45 - It will take more yarn to fringe a poncho than it will to knit one. Go ahead - after two trips to Hobby Lobby for more yarn - ask me how I know.
Two things I would change if I were making this for myself - make the body a wee bit longer
Posted by: body detox | October 28, 2010 at 01:37 AM