Poncho Crochetalong

[pfirsch]

Thanks to 2junebugs4me, I have become inspired to attempt a poncho like this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2899740088&category=63866#ebayphotohosting) or this one (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3007&item=3471887893). So, my question is:

Does anybody want to do a Poncho Crochetalong?

Since there is no specific pattern and we'll be learning as we go, to tie them all together, there should be a theme of some sort--base the pattern on a particular stitch, specific yarn type, or an idea like Spring or puppies.

If there is any question about the basic construction of the poncho, read this first (http://www.livejournal.com/community/crochet/733861.html?thread=5441701#t5441701). We can iron out the details, as a group, after we get started.

I think this will be a fun experience and maybe we can even submit some of our creations to crochetme (http://www.crochetme.kwerky.com). I just hope somebody will want to join me.

[jennmwalsh]

I love those. I'll be joining, though I think I might be doing a shawl first, then a poncho. Will you accept my shawl? Pllllleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaase? :'(

[crochetme]

Oh, boy. Those are gorgeous. I enacted a yarn-buying-freeze yesterday, but I may just have to break it already... Ack. Hmm. I'll see how quickly you get started, and then I'll let you know if I can really commit...

But this is a great idea!

[pfirsch]

jennmwalsh, as long as you fall under the theme, I may be able to make an exception. Since I don't have a blog, and you are already bucking the system ;) , you can see about creating a button for the Crochetalong.

Maybe I'll post the whole Crochetalong in my LiveJournal (http://www.livejournal.com/users/pfirsch). How strange would it be to start this and not have anywhere to post the list of members? I don't use my LJ very much; now, I'll have an excuse to post things more often.

crochetme, I'm not sure how big your stash is; so, you may have to break the fast, but I was thinking you could just use up yarn that you already have. This is all about being creative and experimentation. I sincerely hope some of us can submit patterns to crochetme (http://crochetme.kwerky.com) when we're done.

I still have to work out some details before we can "officially" start. I have an idea already for a theme. It's nothing too difficult in order to accommodate the various skill levels and to give each person a chance to experiment with designing. The possibilities are endless.

Does anybody have a good idea for a name? Poncho Crochetalong just doesn't do it for me. We need a better name since this poncho has that something extra special about it, or I like to pretend it does.

Thanks for the interest, ladies. I'll be back later on today.

Pfirsch

[bilblio]

Can I join in even though my poncho is half way done?
I've been making it for about 3 weeks, and I'm hoping to have it finished in the next week or two. I need it for my next camping trip the weekend after next so it has to be done. But as it gets bigger each round gets bigger, so it's taking me about 20 minutes per round now.

[adultramblings]

I'd love to join in! And I'd be MORE than willing to use some of my webspace for the crochet a long, I have so much space that I hardly use any of it. I just don't have time for coding anymore, so the site sits, mostly untouched & unupdated :( . I have some poncho (vintage) patterns on my site, if anyone is interested!! www.adultramblings.therapids.net. (http://www.adultramblings.therapids.net.)

Anyways I want to join in! Please share details! adultramblings AT therapids DOT net.

[jennmwalsh]

Hehe, this is fun. I tried to do something button like. It's bigger, I know, but I have NO experiance. I called it "Poncho-rama" and that can be changed, but I thought it sounded kind of cute :lol

So, here's what I did:

http://img23.photobucket.com/albums/v68/findingher/Crochetville_Poncho.jpg

[MommaChelle]

Ok, I really like these types of ponchos!! I want to join the poncho-along, but wont be able to start until after the weekend. The yarn looks very thin, what type of yarn do you think it is? I get the whole crochet a long scarf type thing and then sew the side together. This would be perfect for the spring/summer months to wear over a light shirt.

[pfirsch]

Okay, I will need everybody who wants to join to pfirsch AT gmx DOT net so that I can get a complete list of all the names. Please make the subject: Poncho-rama (this will just make it easier for me to sort through my mail)

Theme: The poncho must be a variation of double crochet (aka British/Australian treble crochet). All the stitches don't have to be dc (tr), but the majority should be. Be creative. If all you can manage is to do the whole thing in dc (tr), then so be it--just fancy it up around the edges or something.

Size: The original idea was to make a poncho that looked like
<img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/pfirsch/asymmetrical.jpg" />

Here you will find suggestions (http://www.livejournal.com/community/crochet/733861.html?thread=5441701#t5441701) on how to make this particular poncho.

However, if you already have a pattern already in mind, then go ahead and use that one; at the very least, please remain within the theme.

Yarn & Color: Once again, be creative. Use what you have, buy new yarn, unravel a sweater you bought at the Salvation Army and use that. There are no limits. Since it's heading towards spring, I would suggest something lightweight.

We will officially begin tomorrow. Why? Because I'm the boss, that's why.;) Plus, it's after midnight here and I don't feel like starting a project tonight.

I will paste this on my Live Journal (http://www.livejournal.com/users/pfirsch) for reference.

If anybody has suggestions, ideas, buttons, comments, post them here.

Glad y'all could join me!

Pfirsch

P.S. jennmwalsh, the button is cool, but indeed a bit on the large side. I have no idea about buttons, but I know somebody here can help you out. Thanks for having it so quickly!

[pfirsch]

Suggestions for stitch patterns:
Crochet from Argentina (http://crochet.com.ar/Coleccion_Puntos/Coleccion.html)
Hanne's Crochet Page (http://www.nurhanne.com/crochet.html)
Chez Crochet (http://www.chezcrochet.com/page0003.html)
Patty's Little Encyclopedia of Stitches (http://www.fortunecity.com/littleitaly/pisa/22/companion/stitches.html)
Originals by Gidge--Stitch Lessons (http://www.originalsbygidge.com/gg09.html), hopefully this one will be back up soon

[jennmwalsh]

Ooh, I'm looking forward to this. I just bought yarn from Herrschnerr's, some white Patons Katrina. I'm going to try the top photo, and use my Harmony Guide to try to figure out a pattern.

I think maybe I can shrink the picture I did above. I'm going to try at least!

[Julie]

Patons Katrina would be beautiful for those patterns. I love that yarn.

[3parrots]

:clap You ladies are terrific.

Margaret :)

[MommaChelle]

I bought my yarn today, walmart doesnt have a good variety :P so I just bought red heart white with some eyelash yarn to add zip to it :D I cant start on it though until I have finished my niece's poncho for this weekend.

[MommaChelle]

Question? I am working on my niece's poncho in this scarf like pattern, can I use this as my crochet along? I dont know when I will get to work on my own poncho since I will still have my mom's afghan to finish before Mother's Day next month (only have 4 of the 30 squares complete), and I will want to work on that so I can be done and set it aside, with a big sigh of relief ;)

So, can I, can I? huh huh? :lol I have done 7 rows so far, but it will work up quicker since it's considerably smaller than an adult poncho!


**Ha! Nevermind, I will be done with this poncho in a couple of days lol, it's really going that quickly! This is like my practice piece before I work on my poncho. So this wont be part of the crochetalong :pig **

[pfirsch]

This is really fun! I'm glad so many people are getting into this.:woohoo

So far, we are:
MommaChelle--Luv 2 Crochet Blog (http://www.luv2crochet.com/blog/)
adultramblings--Adult Ramblings (http://www.adultramblings.therapids.net)
jennmwalsh--Finding Her (http://findingher.blogspot.com)
and me, pfirsch--Brown Sugar, LTD (http://www.livejournal.com/users/pfirsch)

Who else? I'll keep the list up on my LiveJournal. Y'all can also add the list to your respective blogs. I have no idea how long this will last; so, we'll just keep it going until everybody has a finished product or until nobody wants to play anymore, whichever comes first. Since I'm making this up as I go along, please feel free to correct me or put in your two cents.

jennmwalsh, how can we make the writing on the button readable next to the yellow? Different color? Different font? Now that I'm seeing the button from a different monitor, it doesn't look so huge anymore. Maybe we can keep it the same size and just work on the font. I'll E-mail you with some ideas.

Ok. So, Lord willing and the creek don't rise, I will buy yarn between now and tomorrow. I've already chosen a stitch and can't wait to get started!

Pfirsch

P.S. Sorry that all my posts are nine miles long.;)

[MommaChelle]

I really like this poncho (http://www.murielledesign.com/db3/00278/murielledesign.com/_uimages/Featherlght-Pcho-Camel-3-we.jpg) too. Ooooh, and this one (http://www.murielledesign.com/db3/00278/murielledesign.com/_uimages/LacedUpPonchoWeb.jpg) too! I like all of those fashions I guess :jump


**I've added the crochet-along to my blog!**

[crochetme]

Okay okay! I'm heading out to Michael's today, and if I find yarn that I love and that won't feel the need to lie to my husband about buying (<img border=0 src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif" />), then I'm in.

I'll send you an email if all goes accordingly.

Eeek!

[MommaChelle]

Haha, that's the spirit ;) Mine will be slowly worked on while I finish up a few other current projects, but I can already picture myself wearing my poncho lol

[Donna]

Chelle, I loooove those poncho photos you linked to, and other ones at that site. Those could almost get me crocheting a poncho. ;) But I just don't know if I'd be able to pull off actually wearing one on my unfashionable self, lol! :lol

[Tiffany]

I want in!! But, I have to finish up a few projects first. :( So, I might be able to start it in a few weeks.. :)

I have some Patons Divine yarn crying out to be made into something. :) The first poncho pattern pic, I saw someone on the Wayne Brady Show wearing one in a cream color just like that and it looked really great.

[jennmwalsh]

It looked smaller cause I shrunk it...lol. I have no idea what to do to fix the text now, though, so I left it alone. Any ideas anyone?

[Donna]

Jenn, if you can send me the original (bigger) button and maybe also the pic (without the text) I can mess with it, if you want. donna[at]yarntomato[dot]com.

[MommaChelle]

Ooh, I'm looking forward to this. I just bought yarn from Herrschnerr's, some white Patons Katrina.

That yarn would be perfect! But I dont know about spending close to $9 per 3 1/2 oz ball. Quite expensive for me :( Maybe someday I will be able to purchase that for a poncho, but not today! Beautiful yarn though!!

[Donna]

Okay, here's what I did with it. I hope you think it remains true to your original idea, Jenn. It was too crowded with Crochetville on there, so I left it off, hope that's okay.

http://img45.photobucket.com/albums/v138/dbelle/crochet/ponchorama2.jpg

[jennmwalsh]

:clap

Yay!!! I like it. As soon as I get my darned yarn, I'm going to add it to my site.

I have yarn coming in for the shawl I NEED to make, and the poncho yarn will be coming around a little after that. I'll have enough to keep me warm (and busy! eep!)

[Donna]

Thanks, glad you like it! :woohoo

[jennmwalsh]

The woman I mentioned who was making a poncho pattern just came out with it...here's the link in case anyone's interested: Ebay poncho link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2393372207&rd=1)

[Tiffany]

I checked out the pattern - very "trendy". I like how you can have the pattern emailed to you to avoid shipping and handling costs.

[crochetme]

Ok. I'm in. A successful trip to Michael's, and I've chosen to try this out in some sock yarn. Yup. It's the only thing I liked that I could justify the cost of, so we'll see how it goes!

[pfirsch]

yarntomato, I like the button, too. Now, I just need to put it up on Live Journal. So, I need to know:

What is the HTML code for hyperlinking buttons?

Pfirsch

[Donna]

Thank you! :)

How to display and link the button:

<a href="http://pub119.ezboard.com/fcrochetvillefrm32.showMessage?topicID=6.topic"><img src="http://img45.photobucket.com/albums/v138/dbelle/crochet/ponchorama2.jpg" width="88" height="31" border="0" vspace="3" alt="Poncho-rama"></a>

Anyone can paste the code above in her blog or web site exactly as it is, with no changes, and the button will appear and it will be linked to the Poncho Crochetalong topic here at Crochetville. It grabs the image from my photobucket account. If you want to save the image on your own server/web space, just change this part: http://img45.photobucket.com/albums/v138/dbelle/crochet/ponchorama2.jpg

The border="0" stops there from being an extra border around the image because it is linked. Without border="0", there would be a border around it the same color as the rest of the links on your page.

The vspace="3" (meaning 3 pixels of vertical space) keeps the button from being jammed right up against other buttons or text that are above or below the button.

The alt="Poncho-rama" is the text that displays when someone puts their mouse on the button.

[pfirsch]

My boy did it for me, but thanks for the explanation. I will be able to do it without him next time :b I put the button up on LJ already. I linked it to Crochetalongs instead of straight to Crochetville.

Will you be joining us?

I'm off to buy yarn in a few minutes. I just hope I will be able to decide which to get before they close.

Pfirsch

[3parrots]

Nice pattern: uses Lion Brand boucle and chenille---- Suede Trim Poncho, item# 30237AD, downloadable at www.e-yarn.com/

I really like it. :)

Margaret

[crochetme]

Hi kids.

I've been experimenting and searching around. Marlo has some samplers in her free pattern section that may be inspiring to you: <a href="http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/patterns.html" target="_new">Marlo's Crochet Corner</a>.

If I'm a good girl and get all of my work done, I'm going to spend the rest of the day designing my sock yarn poncho.

Kim

[Donna]

Oh, the peer pressure! http://img45.photobucket.com/albums/v138/dbelle/smileys/faint.gif I'm not a poncho kinda gal, though I think they look lovely on other people, just not me, lol!

I wasn't planning on joining, but thanks to the e-yarn link posted by Margaret, I have found something I could do. If this one (http://pages.lionbrand.com/6030/PictPage/1325012.html//6030/PictPage/1325012.html?mall=%2Fstores%2Feyarn&itemKey=1325012&store=%2Fstores%2Feyarn&catId=patterns-adult&itemNo=997A) is okay, then I'm in. I'm afraid its mostly hdc. That's like a little dc, though, right? :rollin

It's definietly not a light and springy pattern, but I'm always cold anyway.

[3parrots]

Donna,

I like yours too. I'm think I'll check to see if I can download it...for the future! :b

Margaret

[Tiffany]

This is the poncho (http://pages.lionbrand.com/6030/PictPage/1922135818.html//6030/PictPage/1922135818.html?mall=%2Fstores%2Feyarn&itemKey=1922135818&store=%2Fstores%2Feyarn&catId=patterns-adult&itemNo=30229A) that I'm working on right now. I like the bright colors in it. 8)

I think I am going to try making one of the other poncho patterns in my Patons Divine yarn though. I think it would look great at the wedding I'm going to in 5 weeks, so I might have to start working on it sooner! :)

[adultramblings]

The idea of using sock yarn for a poncho sounds great - I thought of that idea, too, but couldn't justify buying MORE yarn, when I just ordered yarn for a knit along.

[pfirsch]

yarntomato, if you can figure out how to make the wrap using dc, I'm sure you could join in. I've got some pull with the moderator; so, I can put in a good word for you.;)

Pfirsch

[crochetcrazy]

I've been wanting to make a poncho, a light weight one for spring/summer but dont' know about my ability to follow a crochetalong. :blush I'm new at all this. Can I kind of tag along and watch?:^i^

How are you keeping track of everybody? Are they going to a specific chat sight? or here? or photos somewhere?

Thanks for the info and help:Y

[pfirsch]

The rules are stated earlier in this thread as well as on my LiveJournal (http://www.livejournal.com/users/pfirsch). You are more than welcome to tag along if you don't feel up to going it alone.

When we have questions or just want to blab, we come here. Nobody has really said anything yet as to her progress except on individual blogs. Feel free to ask questions. We'll do our best to help each other out.

Since the group is not following a particular pattern, I have no real idea how this will turn out; so, this is will be a learning experience for us all.

**********
Just to update: I've ripped out my poncho twice already. Well, technically, three times. I think I have finally figured out what stitch pattern I'm going use. Famous last words...:rolleyes

How is everybody else's poncho coming along?

[crochetcrazy]

I love your poncho pics!!! :clap

Just don't know if I have the skill/time to do this as I just started a tank top and my shawl project just went south in a bad way!:blush

What kind of yarns are you all using and prices, too, please. ;)

I love the look of these and I would wear them!:woohoo

[pfirsch]

I love your poncho pics!!! :clap
The poncho pictures came from e-bay. Somebody from another board and someone here were talking about them. That's where the idea to start this whole thing came from.

As for my poncho, I'm using Vienna (100% Baumwolle mercerisiert, gasiert), a mercerized cotton that I got at Wolle Rödel, a local yarn store, for 1,45 € per ball. The yarn is really nice, but much thinner than I'm used to using which lead to me pulling it out three times already. I think I've finally found a stitch that's a keeper, but I'm only on the second row. Hopefully, I haven't spoken too soon.;)

Can I ask what tank top you're making?

[marlodc]

I am in on this crochet along. I saw a poncho just like these on the show Malcolm in the Middle and on Still Standing. I love them. I am designing my own. When I have worked up the pattern a bit to see if it will work well I will share pictures.

marlo

marlo's crochet corner
www.marloscrochetcorner.com (http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com)

that girl
www.marloscrochetcorner.c....php?cat=1 (http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/blog/index.php?cat=1)

[pfirsch]

I am in on this crochet along. I saw a poncho just like these on the show Malcolm in the Middle and on Still Standing. I love them. I am designing my own. When I have worked up the pattern a bit to see if it will work well I will share pictures.

marlo

Assuming you've read the rules, just add the button to your site, linking it back to here, and you're ready to go. I'll add your name to the list of participants, which I keep on my LiveJournal (http://www.livejournal.com/users/pfirsch).

Welcome to the group!

[Donna]

if you can figure out how to make the wrap using dc, I'm sure you could join in. I guess I'll have to sit this one out, then. I'm not a big fan of dc. I'll still be cheering you guys on, though.

[pfirsch]

I'm not a big fan of dc.
Sorry that the stitch doesn't appeal to you. I just picked dc because I thought there would be more improvisational possibilities. Since I forgot my copy of the Harmony Guide back in NC, I realize now that there aren't that many dc variations online. It's all a learning experience, right? Like realizing yesterday that I won't have near enough yarn to finish my project.:\

I'll still be cheering you guys on, though.
:woohoo Thanks! After my revelation yesterday, I think I'll need as big a cheering section as we can muster.:) I'm almost positive the other participants appreciate your support as well.

[Ambersafghans]

How do you get the quotes?
Amber

[Donna]

Sorry that the stitch doesn't appeal to you. Although not my favorite, dc is a useful stitch, and I'd bet it's probably one of the most widely used stitches overall. I know you gals will come up with some fab ways to incorporate it. :D I guess I'm just not feeling overly creative in the area of ponchos right now. :b

I won't have near enough yarn to finish my project. pfirsch, what about buying a batch of complimentary yarn, and crocheting your poncho holding one strand of each together? You can make a little bit of yarn go a lot further that way. Since I've been buying thrift store sweaters and unravelling them, I've found that many of the prettiest sweaters are made of two or three strands held together. One I pulled apart had a strand of multicolored thick and thin yarn and a strand of glittery yarn. Another had a strand of soft, fluffy gray, a strand of plain, string-like white, and a strand of nubby white.

[Donna]

How do you get the quotes? Hi, Amber! First highlight and right click to copy the stuff you want to quote. Click reply. Right above where you make a reply, there's a line that says Formatting--you can choose Plain Text, ezCodes or HTML. Choose ezCodes. Some buttons will appear to the left of the reply box--image, link, email, quote, etc. Click the quote button, right click and paste the stuff you copied into the little box that comes up. Continue typing the rest of your reply.

[shelbyro]

thanks for the quote tip! I was wondering how to do that myself--:wave

[bilblio]

My poncho is going well (although I did have a weeks head start.)

My problem is that I've run out of wool. It was some end of stock wool that I got cheaply off the market, I've been back to the stall and the man can't get anymore.

It quite long, but just not long enough to totally cover me on my camping weekends, so the red border will have to be longer. I've still got to do the neck and hood, so it won't be ready for this weekends expedition, but I'll take it with me and crochet on the beach.
<a href="http://www.coastaltown.nildram.co.uk/images/crafts/crochet/poncho3-4.jpg" target="_new">Clickie Clickie for a fuzzy picture.</a>

[KnottyMouse]

I'd like to join if there is still time? I found a pattern is DC like the rules say and I have my hooks and yarn at the ready.. I don't have a digital camera to take pictures as I go but I'll be posting the progress on my (brand new/still figuring stuff out) blog.. So if I can, Count me IN!
Mouse
<a href="http://knottymouse.blogspot.com" target="_new">KnottyMouse Blog</a>

[pfirsch]

Once you figure out how to get buttons on your site to show up;) , you can put up the button for Poncho-rama and go to town. The poncho needs to be a variation of dc, but you can make up a pattern of your own, if you want.

The link for the button should point to
pub119.ezboard.com/fcrochetvillefrm32.showMessage?topicID=6.topic (http://pub119.ezboard.com/fcrochetvillefrm32.showMessage?topicID=6.topic)

I'll put your name on the list. The list is kept here (http://www.livejournal.com/users/pfirsch). That's where I chronicle the on goings of my poncho among other things.

:hug Welcome!

Pfirsch

[Donna]

The link for the button should point to pub119.ezboard.com/fcrochetvillefrm32.showMessage?topicID=6.topic (http://pub119.ezboard.com/fcrochetvillefrm32.showMessage?topicID=6.topic) Hi, pfirsch! I went back and edited my post (http://pub119.ezboard.com/fcrochetvillefrm32.showMessage?topicID=6.topic&index=31) where I gave the Poncho-rama button instructions, so that the instructions now link the button to the Poncho-rama topic rather than just to Crochetville. :)

[KnottyMouse]

Yay! I got my buttons to work! Unfortunately I managed to mess up the rest of my blog in the process and had to start over from scratch.. but ( does that mean that I had to frog my blog?? LOL) its done and I'm happy. I even made myself a button! So, now its off the computer and onto the poncho!
~Mouse
<a href= "http://knottymouse.blogspot.com"><img border=0 src="http://img53.photobucket.com/albums/v163/msmousieb/KMButton.jpg" />

[pfirsch]

the instructions now link the button to the Poncho-rama topic rather than just to Crochetville

Thanks!:approve

[closetomyheart]

I've just joined both crochetville and the poncho crochet-a-long. Looking forward to participating here.

[pfirsch]

I added you to the list.

Welcome aboard!:clap

[jennmwalsh]

I'm pretty happy...I only have one more ufo to finish before I can start my poncho...FINALLY. I finished my boyfriend's mother's Mother's Day gift, and a shalw for me for my boyfriend's upcoming graduation. My stupid camera broke, so I have to wait until it comes back from being repaired to take pictures...hopefully at least before Mother's Day!

[KnottyMouse]

<img border=0 src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/mad.gif" />
Thought I'd post on my "progress" with the Poncho-rama --- sending the 1/2 finished "poncho" to the FROG POND!!!!! GRRRRRR!!! (as I said before) I'm posting my frustrations here because my husband has no sympathy for the frogging of a project.. except that he can't understand why I would do it!
I finished one of the same pattern about 2 weeks ago and started on another one in black for the ponchorama and when I went to try it on again.. I hated it. So I'm going to be frogging them both in hopes that I can make ONE that actually looks how I want it to. What I did (and I'm so embarrassed to say that I thought this would work) was made a triangle shell stitch shawl and "laced it " up the front into a poncho.. I thought it would be cute.. I changed my mind. Now I've decided that I am going to try to make this particular stitch into 2 rectangular pieces and sew into a poncho. I have no idea how to translate this stitch into a rectangle... LOL this should be fun!!!!
-Mouse
(putting knots in her imaginary tail.. hence the name)
<a href="http://knottymouse.blogspot.com" target="_new">Knotty Mouse Blog</a>

[pfirsch]

Sorry you had to frog your poncho.:(

What is the stitch you're using for the poncho? I think that I may be able to help you form it into a rectangle. Once you know the repeat in the pattern, it's really not too bad to figure out.

There's a diagram at the bottom of the page for a Striped Poncho (http://www.adultramblings.therapids.net/stripedponcho.html) on adultramblings's vintage pattern site that shows how to sew the two rectangles together. I'm not sure if that's the shape you want, but it is an option.

I will try to work on my poncho today. The sun is out; so, maybe I can get my hands warm enough to crochet for a while.

Keep your head up, Mouse. We're crocheting along with you.:hugs

[KnottyMouse]

<blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>diagram at the bottom of the page for a Striped Poncho on adultramblings's vintage pattern site <hr></blockquote>
that is the pattern that I found too!! Its the one that made me go.. "ohhhhh.. THAT is how they did it!!!" LOL
The pattern that I was using <a href="http://web.************/web/20010802222825/www.cei.net/~vchisam/groovy/7706.html" target="_new">Groovy Shawl pattern</a>. I would like to make the pieces about 15 inches wide or so (little bigger is fine.. just not smaller)
<img border=0 src="http://members.aol.com/dustkittys/hug.gif" /> thanks for the support (and the help!) !!
-Mouse
<a href="http://Knottymouse.blogspot.com" target="_new">Knottymouse Blog</a>

[pfirsch]

Well, Mouse, I don't have to actually do anything! There are two great links that will explain making those rectangles much better than I could:

Crochet World (http://crochetwiz.4t.com/main.htm) has a pattern for a Granny Rectangle (link is on the right)

There's a pattern for a Rectangle Granny Square Afghan (http://www.angelcrafts.net/recgrannyafghan.html), at Angel Crafts (but if it's a rectangle, it's not a square, is it? :rolleyes )

Or you can do dc in Groups of Three (http://www.shopsparkles.com/Crochet/thrdbls.html#Double%20in%20Groups%20of%20Three) I think this will give you much more freedom to make the rectangles exactly the size that you want.

To have the poncho not stretch so much from it's own weight, adding a border to both rectangles before you stitch them together would be a good idea. Even if you still want to tie them up, I think it will hold up better with a border.

Sorry to go on and on.

[superstahr01]

Hello,

I just ordered the poncho design from ebay and i would like to join. Is it too late?

Thanks!
-Stacey :)

[KnottyMouse]

thanks for the help and the pattern links.. I hope that I have something worked out but we'll see when I get a few rows into it whether it decides to go completely wonky or not.
-- Mouse
<a href="http://knottymouse.blogspot.com" target="_new">Knotty Mouse Blog</a>

[MommaChelle]

Stacey, I dont think it's too late for you to join! I have yet to start on my poncho! 8) I have a pattern in mind for it, but want to finish up a couple other projects before I begin.

[pfirsch]

superstahr01, it's not to late to join! There's no real "deadline."

Read the rules and you're pretty much ready to roll.

I just need to know whether or not you have a site. If you do, I can link your name once it's on the list.

Pfirsch

[crochetcrazy]

First of all..I do want to make a poncho and am learning a lot by 'watching' you all BUT I do intend to make one and I thought a black one would be cool.:Y Right now I am struggling with a pink tank top design that I found in a magazine. :D After a very bad experience with a shawl in eyelash yarn, I have been reluctant to try a poncho(such a big project)!:blush

I was walking through department store at the mall this week and saw ponchos in the trendy teen department. One was long and scarf like very similar to the beginning poncho pics here. The other was white and short almost like a little cape or cape-let done in lacy white open work stitches. :clap I thought it was a great idea for a poncho like wrap for summer without being as big as a poncho. BUT would it count for a poncho here?

[pfirsch]

BUT would it count for a poncho here?

Why not? There are no rules about length. Mine should fall just to my waist when it's done.

[crochetcrazy]

Ok:Y I'm on for doing that as soon as my tank top is done.

For anyone who wants to know, there is a capelet pattern available free at Interweave Knits site.

I'm doing the back now and then it's fan stitches and done, hopefully, it will fit!

[pfirsch]

Ok :Y I'm on for doing that as soon as my tank top is done.

Just send me an E-mail when you're ready to join the group so that I can add you to the list of participants.

Pfirsch
pfirsch@gmx.net (pfirsch@gmx.net)

[yarnicopia]

pfirsch,
Did you get my email? Just checking, I want in on the poncho-rama. I posted the links and everything on my blog site and have gotten a great deal done on my poncho just today alone.
I am so happy to be making something I can wear other than a hat and scarf. Man! I can't wait until next fall/winter.

Ro-

[pfirsch]

yarnicopia, I haven't checked my E-mail yet, but when I do, I'll put you on the list.

[ZumaGirl74]

This is so great! Just the other day I decided to make myself a poncho (very basic giant granny-square with an opening up top for my head). So I was looking for some pictures of actual ponchos for inspiration when I stumbled on this ez-board. I think it's fabulous that all of you are making them too (the pictures are great). If I can figure out how, I'll try to post a picture of mine when I"m done.

Have fun!

[closetomyheart]

Was REALLY hoping to finish my poncho this weekend. I actually thought I had it finished yesterday, but wasn't happy with it so had to rip back. I had crocheted a long strip, inspired by one constructed that way in the Weekend Knitting book. Didn't like it as there was a point in the front, but not in the back. A further look at the book showed that was quite evident, but somehow I missed it. So I frogged back, and will construct it like the one someone posted from this (http://www.adultramblings.therapids.net/stripedponcho.html) pattern. I probably only have 3 or 4 hours max of crocheting to do on this, but today my hands hurt (overdid crocheting and knitting yesterday I guess), so will need to lay off crocheting for a few days (which seems to hurt more than knitting). So close yet so far!

[crochetme]

Hi kids.

I'm going to have to pull out of the CAL for now, as I'm not sure how long it will be before my wrist will be comfortable crocheting again. I seem to be doing alright with knitting, but this whole healing thing may take far longer than I'd expected. I'm keeping the poncho on my WIP list, though, as I'm determined to finish it when I'm able. I'll stay in touch with the thread; I can't wait to see you all with your fab ponchos!

Kim

[KnottyMouse]

<img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/cheerleader.gif" />
I'm done, I'm Done!! I finished my poncho (aka the jetstream colored nightmare) actually during my trip but I've had to wait until my husband got his scanner working again. Either this weekend (if I can drag him away from his computer long enough to use it) or on Monday I will post picture(s) of the poncho!
Sorry to hear about your wrist problem Kim - take it easy !!
-- Mouse
<a href="http://www.knottymouse.blogspot.com" target="_new">Knotty Mouse Blog</a>

[crochetme]

Thanks, Mouse. I can't wait to see photos of your poncho!

[closetomyheart]

:) The poncho is finished, I just finished sewing the seams and weaving in the ends. I'm quite pleased with how it turned out. Picture coming soon!

[Donna]

Yay, Brenda! :cheer I can't wait to see!

[closetomyheart]

Hi everyone! Just popped in to let you know that I now have a picture of the poncho on my blog. The URL should show below. Now I have to figure out what to make with the leftover yarn. I'm actually thinking of a knit baby sweater (specific pattern in mind), even though I don't currently have a baby to gift it to.

[crochetme]

Brenda, I love both your shawl and your poncho! My LYS has some gorgeous Fleece Artist yarn, and I've been dreaming of holiday gifts...

[Ambersafghans]

Holiday gifts!
How could you?:eek It's the beggining of Summer! 8o
So have I:o :o :b I was trying to figure some things out today, and figured that by the time I'm done with the afghans I have lined up, it will be time to stock for, winter!:|
Okay, maybe I'll just finish the afghans.
Hey, the President speaks at eight tonight. In fifteen minutes.
so I'd better go! I'll probably get some rows done while I watch!
Amber

[KnottyMouse]

Here's the direct link to the pic of my poncho..
<a href="http://img53.photobucket.com/albums/v163/msmousieb/theheadlessponcho.jpg" target="_new">poncho pic</a>

or you can find it at my blog <a href="http://www.knottymouse.blogspot.com" target="_new">Knotty Mouse Blog</a>
-- Mouse
Everyone's ponchos look beautiful !! good job!!<img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/clap.gif" />

[crochetme]

Amber -- I have so many projects on my to-do list, it will be time for winter before I know it! Plus, I don't know how much longer my LYS will have these yarns, so now's the time to stock up. I'm always happiest when I have lots of options!

Kim

[Ambersafghans]

I have so many projects on my to-do list, it will be time for winter before I know it!
yep. Ditto!
I've not looked very seriously into purchasing more yarn yet, I need to finish sorting what I have first! You should see my cove! Or rather, you shouldn't see it. Maybe hooks on the wall so I could hang individual bags with each project in them....
:scratchchin
Well, I'll finish the sorting later. I have a dentist appointment this morning!
Amber

[crochetcrazy]

Brenda and knotty mouse,

Love your poncho's!!!!:clap

So now I really want to try one...and need to know your specifics...stitches, # to chain to start, yarn # of balls and name and color specs on yarns?

Thank you so much!!!

These look so great I can't wait to get started!

[Donna]

Yay, KnottyMouse! :cheer Great job!

[pfirsch]

KnottyMouse and Closetomyheart are done! :thumbsup
It's good to know that somebody is finishing up. ;) I am still working on mine; slowly, but surely.

Can the two of you E-mail me photos of your completed ponchos so that I can start a Poncho-rama gallery? If y'all have names for your ponchos, include those as well. I will make the gallery here (http://pfirsch.my.weblogimages.com/index.php?mode=list&folder=12785).

I will also add something to the list of participants to say who is finished and who isn't.

So, when someone finished his or her poncho, please send me a picture so that I can put it in the Poncho-rama gallery.

Who's next?

[KnottyMouse]

sure will pfirsch - just need your email address! What format would you like the picture in?

~Mouse

[pfirsch]

I just remembered that I forgot to post it! :o

Send the picture to pfirsch@gmx.net in whatever format you want. I don't think there are any restrictions on Weblogimages.com (http://www.Weblogimages.com).

I might resize the image to save memory or if it's more than 800x600 pixels. If that's a problem, we can talk about it via E-mail.

[MommaChelle]

I finished my poncho, I made it for my daughter who is turning 6 this weekend. It's for her birthday party on Saturday so she hasnt seen it yet. It's been interesting working on it only when she's not around. The picture has been posted in my blog, and I've emailed pfirsch to add it to the completed page.

[southsue2u]

I would like to participate in a crochetalong on a poncho. Will the poncho be holey and breezy like you see them wearing on tv?:clap

[MommaChelle]

That would be great if you joined us in the crochetalong! Whether the poncho will be holey and breezy depends all on how you crochet your poncho, and what size hooks and yarn you use. The poncho pattern you use is up to you...except that you have to use double crochet stitches somewhere in your poncho.

Have fun!!

[southsue2u]

Thanks I started a poncho today. I am using the pattern I got on www.bellaonline.org and the whole thing is out of double crochet. I have another one I will try to make out of a shawl pattern and it is holey. Thanks for including me. Sue:bounce

[pfirsch]

Thanks for jumping in, MommaChelle! I'm a bit slow these days.

Glad to have you on board, southsue2u. :welcome Send me an E-mail so that I can add you to the list of participants.

Oh, just wanted to say that we got our first Poncho-rama comment!
From: &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp reminder@weblogimages.com
To: &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp pfirsch@gmx.net
Subject: &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp New comment on your image: Chelle's Watermelon Pink Poncho
Date: &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Fri, 28 May 2004 12:12:19 -0500

[A comment from: Dot (email: bythehook7647@yahoo.com )
On your image: weblogimages.com/v.p?uid=...pid=132587 (http://weblogimages.com/v.p?uid=pfirsch&pid=132587)
_____________________________
Beautiful Poncho! and it\'s so pink. I especially like the contrast around the neckline. Good job Chelle

[MommaChelle]

:cheer What a sweet comment! I hope she knows it's for a 6 year old LOL, goodness me I would never wear a poncho THAT pink hahaha.

I really like your poncho album setup pfirsch! I cant wait to see more poncho pics added :bounce

[KnottyMouse]

Pfirsch, a photo of my poncho is coming your way via email. I lightened it conciderably in Photoshop because it was showing so dark on the web.
~Mouse

[southsue2u]

Well I finished my poncho sorry picture doesn't show it better it is done in all dc and it is done in shades of blue to wear with blue jeans.
http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v239/southsue2u/poncho2.jpg
If anybody has any other poncho patterns I would really like to try another one but different.

[MommaChelle]

That looks great with the fringe added to the bottom! Very nice :thumbsup

[Donna]

Excellent! :clap

[pfirsch]

southsue2u, can you E-mail me your poncho photo so that I can put it in the Poncho-rama gallery?

The gallery is here (http://pfirsch.my.weblogimages.com/index.php?mode=list&folder=12785). I didn't add you to our list of participants, but I still want to put your completed poncho in our gallery. I can add you to our list of participants when I get your E-mail.

You're poncho looks good, and you're crochet unbelievably quickly. what is the name of the varigated yarn you used?

[pfirsch]

Be sure to check out the gallery. We are slowly, but surely, getting comments.

[crochetcrazy]

My tank top is done. And I'm ready to roll on the poncho in black as soon as I get some yarn. :clap

Please add me to your list on the poncho along. I tried to email you several weeks ago but it did not go through my email. Which has been acting funny. Sorry

Anybody has yarn suggestions for black poncho with very fine, light weight yarn? Cotton or rayon? I want to make a summer weight one for now.

Thanks!!!!:bounce

[Ambersafghans]

I know that Jamie baby yarn doesn't have black. I had a cutom job to do and Jamie yarn was thin enough. I asked what color she wanted it, and out of all the colors Jamie has, she wanted black. Oh well.

[crochetcrazy]

half way through poncho...which i am calling a caplet and doing with size m hook and crystal palace 'glam'

[pfirsch]

Good for you! :cheer

My poncho has been put on the back burner, but with the summer being unbelievably cold, I will have to pull it back out and finish it, because I will need it.

Be sure to E-mail me a photo when you're done--pfirsch@gmx.net

[crochetcrazy]

I'm almost done....trying to decide on the bottom border...will send you a pic when I'm done!

[rebeccav]

i never officially joined the poncho cal - but here's the one i did for my daughter - the rows of hdc i added because it was too big for her
http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v254/rebeccav/crochet/IM000544.jpg
http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v254/rebeccav/crochet/IM000545.jpg


EDIT: WHOA!! why didn't someone tell me this was so huge?:wha

[MommaChelle]

That is very pretty!!

[pfirsch]

rebeccav, I can add you to the gallery even though you weren't an "official" member. Send me the pictures via E-mail and I'll post them for you.

[rebeccav]

thanks!!
i emailed ya, pfirsch!

[pfirsch]

It's up in the gallery as is Closetomyheart's poncho.

[crochetcrazy]

poncho/caplet is DONE!!!

oK, OK .I have to sew in all the ribbon threads and stuff and I'll get a pic of it up as soon as I can!

It was so fun to make! I'll have to start another one, soon!

[crochetcrazy]

Hi there,

I tried to email you a couple of weeks ago but my email failed. I just sent you another one today 6/27 hope you get it!

Thanks for organizing this ..it was such fun!

[pfirsch]

crochetcrazy, I got your last E-mail.

Do you have a picture of your capelet? If you tried to send it already, just try sending it to me again.

[crochetcrazy]

Hi,

I'll be sending a pic to you when I get some tech help on my end later today or tomorrow.

[luvtocraft]

Would this pattern (http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art19934.asp) do for the "Ponchorama".

I would love to join, and this pattern seems very good for summer.

Thanks!

[pfirsch]

luvtocrochet, I got your E-mail. Sorry that I haven't replied sooner. I figure I can answer here since I can get to Crochetville from work.

Well, Poncho-rama is for ponchos that are based on double crochets and the BellaOnline one is mostly chain stitches and treble crochets. Do you think you can modify the pattern to use double crochets instead?

[crochetcrazy]

Hi there....here are the pictures of my poncho/caplet. I actually wore it a bit yesterday.

So here are the pictures...front and back..hope this works!

http://homecast.net/~susan_gallacher/poncho1.jpghttp://homecast.net/~susan_gallacher/poncho2.jpg

[luvtocraft]

pfirsch,
Nah, I will just do the Bellaonline one and you can count me out. Thanks anyway! :)

[crochetcrazy]

pfirsch or anyone...

Tried to follow directions for posting photos.:bang And I thought I'd done it correctly but I can't click on the boxes to open the photos, so I'm assuming that no one else can
either:(

They are photos of my poncho/caplet for the crochetalong. I'd like to have it in the gallery with the others too, if that's possible. Let me know what to do!:o

Thank you

[Donna]

crochetcrazy, I can't tell if you're using the ezcodes properly, but I did check the URLs where your photos are supposed to be and I can't see them:
http://homecast.net/~susan_gallacher/poncho1.jpg
http://homecast.net/~susan_gallacher/poncho2.jpg

In order for them to show up in your post, they should show up when you go to those URLs, but they don't. Maybe your host does not allow hotlinking (direct linking to display an image on another web site)?

[pfirsch]

To be put in the gallery, you need to E-mail me the pictures of your poncho. Easy as that.

My E-mail is in a previous post, but I'll post it again:
pfirsch@gmx.net

[crochetcrazy]

Donna and pfirsch,

Thanks for the help. I will look into the problem from my end with my 'tech' help and hopefully solve the problem.

And I will email you the photos as soon as I can, pfirsch!

Thanks!!!

[suttygirl2005]

Oh, Oh I am new here but would love to make a poncho I hope it is not to late. I was wondering I posted in Current Projects that I am making this shawl. Does anyone know if I could sew to shawls together and make a poncho cause that shawl would look good as a light poncho? Sutty:idea

[pfirsch]

suttygirl2004, you are welcome to join the crochetalong. Read the instructions and then, if you still want to join, E-mail me. I'll add you to the list and you can get started.

For help with turning a shawl into a poncho, check out the diagram at bottom of the page for the <a href="http://www.adultramblings.therapids.net/stripedponcho.html" target="_new">Striped Poncho</a>.

[pfirsch]

<blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>And I will email you the photos as soon as I can, pfirsch! Thanks!!!<hr></blockquote>
It's in the gallery right now!

[lauravee]

If its not too late I would love to join the crochetalong as well. I have a funky poncho that I would love to do.

Laura

[crochetcrazy]

Thanks for putting my pics in the gallery pfirsch! :bounce

As for the pics here, I still don't know all I can get is that I sent the url's from my email and not from the site. So I am told is why they don't work. Does that make sense?:thinking2

I'll try posting them again.:o

[pfirsch]

lauravee, there is no such thing as too late. Send me an E-mail and I will add you to the list.

Unfortunately, I haven't been updating the list as often as I should. That will be my project for my day off.

[pfirsch]

crochetcrazy, this came for you:

A comment from: anita agnew (email: grannyagnew@aol.com )
On your image: http://weblogimages.com/v.p?uid=pfirsch&pid=159912
_____________________________
where can I get the patterns?

[crochetcrazy]

Hi all,

Sorry it's taken me so long....on vacation but still crocheting!

ANSWER TO QUESTION : PATTERN?

I developed my own version of two patterns...one a caplet from interweave knits(available on site) and body from BH Creative Crochet magazine with ending I made up myself.

If you want more specifics...I could try to write up the pattern. Just let me know!

[pfirsch]

Even though she didn't officially join, Beth has submitted her poncho for the gallery.

Take a look at <a href="http://pfirsch.my.weblogimages.com/index.php?mode=comments&folder=12785&pid=205364" target="_new">Beth's Poncho</a>.

[shelbyro]

awww! that's adorable! :ducky

[jennmwalsh]

lol, I thought there was going to be something different there, that's for sure! That's so cute.

[rebeccav]

after reading jennifer's post, i was like "huh" and then seeing the picture "ahhh"

very very cute bethy!:cloud9

[jennmwalsh]

lol, didn't mean to make you nervous there, hon!

[totallycrochet]

Well I didn't sign up for the crochet along because I wasn't sure I could finish it......... but I did finish 3 of them ~LOL

take a peek ~

albums.photo.epson.com/j/...1444608&f= (http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=4246992&a=31444608&f=)

[rebeccav]

those are gorgeous!!!

i LOVE LOVE LOVE the first one!! ahem- is that your own or is there a pattern out there?:fc

[totallycrochet]

Thanks for the compiment ~ the pattern is in a small leaflet from Red Heart called Casual Cot'n ( BOOK 0715)
I decided to use the red heart pounder and a smaller hook
4:00 ~ I think it is only around a dollar for the leaflet ~ at walmart~ if you can find it LOL

[pfirsch]

If you want to put the ponchos in the gallery, just send me an E-mail with the images attached. You can find my E-mail in an earlier entry.

[totallycrochet]

Thank you , I sent you an email ~
Now that I'm all moved maybe I can get in on a crochet along from the start ~

Hugs Lora

[pfirsch]

They are in the folder right now! <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/veryhappy.gif" />

[jennmwalsh]

Nice ponchos!

After signing up for the CAL when it first started...and planning to do something completely different, then giving it up...I give you a finished poncho!!

Finished poncho!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/findingher/poncho.pnghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v68/findingher/Image3.png

[pfirsch]

Very nice! What stitch pattern did you use?

Don't forget to E-mail me your images!<img border=0 src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif" />

[Donna]

I love it, Jenn! :clap

[rebeccav]

EXCELLANT!!!

it looks really great on you!:)h

[gingerchai]

jenn:
the poncho is great nice color too, the yarn has a beautiful sheen. :)
tracy

[jennmwalsh]

pfirsch...I sent you the email, did you receive it? Just checking!

The yarn was Caron Ultra Soft. It felt really good to work with, and I think Caron just became one of my favorite yarns. It was really a good choice, color wise, and feel wise.

[pfirsch]

jennmwalsh, I just put it in the gallery. I couldn't figure out how to put the link to the pattern in the description, but for anyone who is curious, her poncho was made using
<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11798&item=8137441606&tc=photo" target="_new">Daisy Fields Crochet Poncho Pattern</a>.

[zoezzoo]

:wave
Hi,
I just finished a pink poncho for my son's girlfriend, and am working on another one for ME! from a big cone of burgundy-ish chenille I had in my stash..can I join? Will send pics as soon as I can...Not happy at all with the neckline on the pink one..so will adjust it a lot next time. Have yarn ordered for 2 more ponchos to make next week, I ordered a pattern from the UK..and the whole poncho is crocheted from eyelash yarn. I can't wait to get started on one! I think? :fc
:hug
zoezzoo

[woolandflax]

Well I never officially joined this CAL but I thought I would show you what I came up with anyway! I'm kinda frustrated cause after I made it, I realized I used the wrong hook and it's too small for me, I wear a L-XL and this fits a S-M thru the shoulders just fine. Oh well, I'm gonna have my mom wear it and see if I can get some orders that way. I used the capelet pattern from the coatsandclark site. It works up really fast and is super easy to do.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/chigaboom/Crochet%20and%20Knitting%20Projects/Img011.jpg
Here is a close-up of the stitch pattern, it's kinda hard to see in this yarn but I'm pretty sure it's the Aligned Shells stitch (square #25) in the 63 square afghan pattern.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/chigaboom/Crochet%20and%20Knitting%20Projects/Img012.jpg

~Rebecca

[pfirsch]

woolandflax, if you want to join retroactively, just send me an E-mail with the photos and I'll put them in the gallery.

[rebeccav]

i love the vari blues, rebecca. another good job
sorry about the size --- that blows. but it's really cute.:pig

[adultramblings]

I finally finished my poncho! Of course I don't remember where I got the pattern now, either, but I'll find it. It was one of those freebie tear off sheets. It was made with two strands of yarn, one forest green, and one strand of white. I think it came out gorgeous if I do say so myself! I must take pictures now!!

Anastacia

[mimikj]

Is the poncho crochet along still going on? If it is I would love to join. I have wanted to make one for quite some time.
Kathy

[pfirsch]

It is still going on, but I am wondering if anyone would like to take over the reigns.

Anybody? Please?

mimikj, the rules for the crochet along are on the very first page of the thread.