Beauty in Bloom Poncho

[RachelG]

It's here at last!!!!!

(special thanks to my sister for helping out!) :))

Pattern and pictures at:
www.crochetpatterncentral...poncho.php (http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/patterns/beauty_in_bloom_poncho.php)


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[Chiscrochetcrazy]

That's just gorgeous:wow Rachel :)h Wonderful job:cheer2 :artist

[RachelG]

I'm glad you like it...I love flowers and thread so it was right up my alley. :))

[Seneca and Scooch]

Rachel :)
That is so beautiful! :cloud9
You did an amazing job! Way to go!! :cheer2 :clap
Coralie
:))

[emeraldmoon]

That is beautiful.. I love that one and the colors together are awesome

[bythehook]

<img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/wow.gif" /> <span style="font-size:x-large;">WOW!</span> <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/wow.gif" />
That was so worth waiting for. Thank you, Rachel, for sharing it with us.

[threeolivemartini]

that was worth it Rach... glad you finally posted it.. its somethng that makes me almost wanna go buy some thread RIGHT NOW.. if only i had the other 20 things on my list done

[CraftyChristine]

<span style="font-family:comic sans ms; color:purple;">Wow, gorgeous! <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/wow.gif" /> That would be excellent for Spring!</span>

[Julie]

Rachel, it's beautiful!! :)h :clap

[bkellya]

What a beautiful poncho!! Congratulations on creating this! I cannot even imagine working something like this out--let alone writing it clearly for other people to work from :)

[antara]

That's gorgeous! :wowdrool I am so gonna try one of those.

[woolandflax]

Rachel that is gorgeous!!!!! I'm soooo sad right now that my hands won't let me do thread....hurts my wrists...more tension than yarn. That is so beautiful.....hey secret pal.....I :heart this!!!

~Rebecca

[RachelG]

Thank you all for your wonderful comments, ladies!!! :sun

[RachelG]

Oh, I forgot to add that if you have any questions (following the pattern) feel free to e-mail me and I'll try to help. :))

[MommaChelle]

I LOVE that poncho!!! Great job Rachel and Sis!!

[Kathleen]

Wow! that is really really pretty. I think I'll have to try this one!!

[YarnFeather]

Just plain beautiful!

Heather

[RachelG]

I'm already making another...in all pink. I think this one will have small glass beads for a glittery accent. :spina

[bythehook]

Sounds lovely, Rachel. I can hardly wait!

[RachelG]

I don't think I'll be getting pictures of it, sorry. No camera. :thumbsdown

[crochetlady]

Rachel Thats absolutely gorgeous!! perfect for our Indian climate:) Thanks for sharing!!!

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Vims

[Donna]

Whoa, Rachel! That is gorgeous! :wow

[faithpa76]

Rachel that is lovely!! Those are my favorite colors to boot!

Wonderful job. I can't imagine being able to do that.

[RachelG]

Thanks again! Vims, I thought of you while making this. It's perfect for those living in places where the climate never gets cold enough to wear yarn.

I love blue and turquoise, too. And pink...and purple...and red...and can you tell I have lots of favorites? :blush

[clearwaters]

That's quite spectacular. I've never been inspired to do anything in thread. I may just contemplate this one though.

[rascal]

That is the most gorgeous poncho I've ever seen! I love it! Dar

[RachelG]

Thanks, Teri! Dar, the most beautiful poncho you've ever seen?? Wow. :))

[rascal]

Yeah, Rachel...the most gorgeous poncho I've ever seen! I loved the color combo and the pattern is unique! I just finished my black thread shawl and it was a lot of work! How long does it take to make a poncho like that? Dar

[RachelG]

I honestly don't know...I didn't time myself, because I don't make things in long five-hour sessions. I usually have time to crochet for an hour or two here or there. This one took two weeks, but that's because it was being designed. I had to rip some out and start over, get with my sister to see about how to continue, etc etc. I wish I could give you a general time estimate, but I can't. It all depends on how much time you spend and how fast you crochet. I'm guessing definitely over twenty hours...but I am not the fastest crocheter in the world.

Oh, yes, and everybody...weave in the ends as you complete motifs...do not wait until you're finished with the entire thing and then do it. :))

[Knitwitch]

This is sooooo beautiful!

[RachelG]

Thanks, Colette. :))

[goldi316]

Boy, the further back I go in reviewing posts, the better it gets! This poncho is absolutely lovely, Rachel! The flowers are a great touch. I can see I'm going to have to start wrestling my to-do list to the ground, it's growing into a monster, lol! But this one would be perfect to bump up the list for the approaching spring/summer season! I can see myself in it already! :garden :bee :camera

:ty :)h :cheer2

[RachelG]

Thank you. :blush

[grammatrish]

beautiful!

[RachelG]

I've made four of them so far! :hook

[crafty_suzi]

I've made four of them so far! :hook

The poncho is very pretty, perfect for spring. :)

How long did it take you to make one? I want to try it but don't have alot of free time. :blush

[rebeccav]

RACHEL!!! where are you pictures?!?
we wanna see!!!!

:kick

[RachelG]

How long does it take me to make one? I wish I had timed myself! I know if I keep at it, I can make the motifs in a day. The netting is quite simple but does take time... I'd say plan on three days of crocheting...steadily, but with time to do laundry, fix and eat the meals, and walk the dog. :)

Oooo...pictures. Sorry, Rebecca...no digital camera, remember? :( My first one is pictured on my web-site. The second was all pretty pink with AB glittery see-through beads.

The second two have gone to friends who have digital cameras...perhaps I could get pics?! One had purple flowers and fuchsia net, and the other had dark purple flowers, lavender edging the flowers, and butter cream net...very pretty, if I do say so myself.

[jaclim]

Oooo...pictures. Sorry, Rebecca...no digital camera, remember? :( My first one is pictured on my web-site. The second was all pretty pink with AB glittery see-through beads.

The second two have gone to friends who have digital cameras...perhaps I could get pics?! One had purple flowers and fuchsia net, and the other had dark purple flowers, lavender edging the flowers, and butter cream net...very pretty, if I do say so myself.

What part of the poncho did you put the beads, Rachel? I wish we could also see pictures of that one as well.....:hook

Are you designing another thread poncho soon? I really had fun making your Beauty in Bloom poncho. :manyheart

[rebeccav]

oooo, rachel - those sound lovely! i hope you are able to get your friends to take pictures :)

[RachelG]

Jackie: I put one bead on each of the eight frilly "loops" surrounding the flower on each motif. (I hope that makes sense!)

Rebecca... There isn't any way I could get pictures of the second pink one, but I'll write and see if I can get pictures of the last two...although it may take awhile before I have them! :blush

[twoqtgirls]

Beautiful! What a lovely summer look!


Cheryl

[SquirrelWolfs]

An other pattern I'll have to try, Thank you :clap

[crochet mama]

Oh! That is simply gorgeous. My 10 year old daughter walked by and told me she wanted me to make that for her! :hook I guess I know what I'm working on next after this doily. I can use up some of my thread stash. :lol

[RachelG]

I hope you have fun with it! I'm always here if you have a question. :)

[kahud48]

That is real pretty. I have never made one before.

[crochetaddict033]

Well, I'm gonna have to learn to work with thread so I can make this. Love it, so pretty :)

[RachelG]

It's not hard...just a little smaller. ;)

[Knittykim]

:hug That is so gorgeous. Thank you for the pattern. It is more useful than a shawl or wrap around...I keep dropping those!! :eek

[RachelG]

Yes, I agree...and the neck doesn't even have to be that wide. You'll still have plenty of arm movement.

[waterbaby]

Just beautiful. I think even the Enough Ponchos Already crowd would love this one! Thanks so much for sharing the pattern.

[Janie]

Lovely poncho, nice work!