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Re: Ponchos still in style?

Hi all,

> I have crocheted a few ponchos for my 1 year old gbaby, and DD friends > babys'. > They are fast and easy to make and I really enjoy doing them. > Wanted to get some feedback from the group if you think they will still be > a trendy item this year? > I have done a few in different colors, yarn type and sizes. > 6 month baby size to 2T. Thinking of having a few to sell at craft shows. > What do you think? > Jenny

Hi Jenny! :o) I still see a LOT of females (young and not so very young) wearing ponchos around here. Can I ask you where you found your pattern for one, or do you make up your own pattern? Matthew has a very nice girlfriend and she has a tiny little girl (17 months old but she looks too tiny to be up and walking, which she is definitely), so I might consider making one for one or both of them for next Christmas. Oh yes, they are talking about being together forever. ;o) Not only that, the tiny one calls Matthew "Daddy" when he is around her... he just grins as he is very parental and protective of her..

*hugs* Gemini
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Not Likely
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Gemini Ponchos you can make in a zilion ways ,,, start with a enough stitiches for the head to come through [ make it a number that divides into 4 ,, put a marker in every `corner ,, now knit [or purl or make pattern ] every second row and add 2 stitches on both sides of each marker every second row/round , till it is long enough ,,, mirjam this is one way ,,,

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Mirjam Bruck-Cohen

Thank you, Mirjam! I have saved your description for future reference. :o) I do have a couple of patterns in books, and I know there are a lot online as well (in fact I just found a crocheted one for a baby today that I think is adorable & will likely try that one)... I just find it interesting to see what sort of patterns other people like to use. You know, the tried and true ones. ;o) I am definitely adding your description to my list though. Thank you again.

*hugs* Gemini

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Not Likely

Hi, THe pattern was for a doll , I just made the granny sqs bigger.

16 sqs total, 8 for the front, 8 for the back, the sqs are 3 rounds of simple granny style, joined to make a diamond shape , a sc,ch1 ,sc around neck, chain about 50 to make a tie to weave though the ch1 spaces.Its about the size for a 12 month old, but the sqs could be made bigger for a bigger size. I'll try to get pics and post , before dd picks it up. Thanks, Jenny
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jheller

You are Welcome Gemini , i can give you another or others i liked , I haven`t made a poncho for ages , i have made myself other wrapping warming up cloths and knits ,,, My BEST ever poncho was a cloth one [ made from old Scotish skirt , To which i added a knitted neck piece ,,, use it for Y E A R S , than gave it to a aquaintance and only last week saw it on her daughter , it must be over 30 years old ,,,,, mirjam

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Mirjam Bruck-Cohen

You might find something interesting at the following site; she has several poncho generators.

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knitting, Carey in MA

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Carey N.

Neat, thank you for sharing! :o)

*hugs* Gemini
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Not Likely

Thank you, Mirjam! I would love to see patterns for whatever other ponchos you have. I find it interesting to know what patterns other people like to use. :o)

*hugs* Gemini
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Not Likely

Nice site, Carey! Thank you for sharing. I put it into my favorites. :o)

*hugs* Gemini
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