Just my two cents, mind you

On Sat, 12 Mar 2005 15:14:17 GMT, Wooly spun a yarn about:

Drinking coffee while I discuss it, Wooly!!! I'm not a huge trend-follower either, but I do like 'certain' ponchos.. but I'd have to say... a circular shawl is the 'bestest'!! LOL Noreen

I'm not into ponchos either. I didn't even like them way back when they were popular in the 60's, or was it the 70's?

But apparently someone out there likes them a lot because I just got the 3rd set of instructions sent via the internet. The first one I received was from Lion Brand, the second from Bernat and just a little while ago a third from Mary Maxim.

This could be, as Martha would say, "A good thing" for the yarn industry and knitting and crocheting because if enough people like her and want to emulate her they might just get hooked on doing handwork. I hope so.

Lucille

And that WOULD be a good thing!

ANy knit patterns yet?

Katherine

I don't really like them either... and also didn't "back in the day". They just are not a very flattering garment, I find, though I really like shawls. My outfit of choice is jeans and a sweatshirt. I'm one of those who won't throw anything out til it is threadbare, and I HATE to shop. But I do need to get knitting a few more sweaters because I've gotten too fat for my old ones. ha ha Kira

Lionbrand says they'll have one ready by March 18.

Shelagh

No thank you. I cracked open my wine bottle this weekend. I need at least one treat.

I need to knit a few more sweaters and cardigans too, even though I'm the same size I always was. You know what has got mine? My purse. My aran jacket sweater has almost completely worn through on the hip from my shoulder bag rubbing against it. (sigh) Dora

Katherine I think that is the one good service following trends does - it really gets people interested God Bless gwen

There are knit instructions on the Bernat site with the crochet instructions. These can be found at

Carol Ann in WV...where it was wintertime again today.

Sssshhh!!! They shrink in the closet!

Katherine

I'll have a look then. Thanks.

Katherine

Oh, no! THat is dreadful!

Katherine

THis is true, Gwen. And the more people who want to knit and/or crochet, the better!

Kather> Katherine I think that is the one good service following trends does

Thanks, Carol Ann.

Katherine (in Labrador, where it will be winter for several weeks to come!)

I'm lucky and my size has stayed the same but living in Florida, where it's

60 f. at 8:30 p.m., I don't have much use for sweaters anymore. I've made a few cotton ones but they're such a pain to wash that it's just not worth it any more.

So now I'm making an afghan that I'll probably use as a blanket, or if it's big enough it'll be a bedspread. I really don't need another afghan, but it gives me something to knit on. I get withdrawal symptoms if I stay away from knit or crochet for too long a period of time.

Lucille

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We can try to mak our own version....but I am not much for ponch either, they leave my arms cold, and also you can't move your arms if you have to react quickly when you slip or slide for instance. I find them not practical enough.

Els

Hi

I think I am like you and really don't like either the knit or crocheted ponchos. I have a fleece poncho myself which I like but have found that the ponchos that are knit or crocheted are extremely expensive to make.

I think I will have another coffee.

Darlene in Toronto

Dora ? Could you either knit a patch or make some cloth patch just for you bag ? mirjam

Lucille , have you thought of lambs wool`s sweaters or camel hair sweaters , not easy to knit as the wool is thin , but also justb the thing for mild climates ... mirjam

Well for those , who need free easy cover i do advice the Desert coat , which has all the good features , it is cut of one piece , has wide sleeves , and one can sort of wrap it in front of one ,,, i can make some draings and wil send it to some of you , thus you can Spread the idea ,,,, Ps we could design a RCTY cover ,, I am still extremely happy with the shawl my friend made for me ,,, I know What ?i will make some drawings and snail them to some of you , and those are asked to snail them on ,,, and maybe we Poll for the best cover up ??? hahahaha mirjam