I wonder do you remember me telling you about knitting an Aran coat? I think this was the last of the pictures I posted about it because when it was finished I discovered that it was huge; so huge that there was no way to correct it without ripping out and starting again.
Since then I've been looking at patterns, on and off, to try and decide what to make. Eventually I've decided to make a poncho. On a recent visit to the Avoca Mill in Wicklow (I hope to post about that soon) I saw one that I really like. Coincidentally, I had also seen an item in a recent Inside Crochet magazine giving details about a poncho kit that is to be available soon.
This is it. It looks quite easy to make so I've decided to just try and work out a pattern myself.
Well, sort of. In the same Inside Crochet magazine there's a pattern for this lovely jumper. I'm going to use the cable section in my poncho design. I've already made a start on it! It took a few attempts at understanding how the pattern was worded and should be executed but I've got it sussed now.
It is easier on my hands to make the cables in crochet rather than knitting. Hopefully it works out as I don't want to end up with another disaster!
That's one of the projects I'll be working on this Autumn and probably into the Winter. I also am working on a rug and a blanket with plans for far too many other items.
I'm joining with Jennifer's Winter Project Link Party. Go and have a look at the projects that everyone else will be working on. This is the first link up that I've been involved in so I hope I do it right!
All the best for now. Hope you're enjoying the lovely Autumn weather we're having (or that you're getting lovely Spring weather). I have lots of pictures from when we were away at the beginning of September and again at the end but just don't seem to get time to post them. Maybe soon.
Hi Gillian, thank you for linking up with my link party! You absolutely did it right. :) I'm so happy to have you. I think these look like beautiful projects and I'm sure they will turn out very nicely. I'm looking forward to following your progress this winter. Hope you're having a good week!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know it was possible to crochet cables, how interesting. Making crocheted clothes fascinates me, I only ever crochet flat things, which is as much as I can cope with. Looking forward to seeing your progress. x
ReplyDeletePonchos seem to be the in things at the moment so you'll definitely be on trend. What a shame about your coat, all that work which had to be pulled out. I'm joining in with Jennifer's link party and it's my first one too.
ReplyDeleteHi Gillian,
ReplyDeleteI hadn't seen your Aran coat pattern before, you were brave to knit a coat! This is what puts me off knitting, my jumpers always work out too big, even when I've done the tension squares! (I used to have a cardi which looked very much like your Aran coat!)
I'm off to look at the party next!
Barbara xx
What a rich colour - looks like it works up snuggly and warm - will be nice to see how it works as the poncho - bang on trend :)
ReplyDeleteHi, I love the look of that poncho, just the sort of thing to throw on when going out for a walk, loved your wedding out fit too, you looked fab :) xxx
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your poncho! I'm sure it will look great. :)
ReplyDeleteWell done with the great projects. I look forward to seeing your progress, now I had better get busy with mine.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
It sounds as though you will have lots of great things to work on! xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful ideas! I like the wrapping up sweater a lot! It looks so cozy!
ReplyDeleteTake care
Anne
Crochet Between Worlds
So frustrating when something doesn't work out but brave to try a coat. I'll be interested to see how you get on with the cables as I've been looking at cable projects too. Hx
ReplyDeleteI love the crochet, and yours is marvelous.
ReplyDeleteCrochet cables are lots of fun, hope you'll enjoy making them - and I'm curious to see the poncho! =D
ReplyDeleteI love the color of the yarn. Looking forward to the big reveal.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Ooooh! I would love a poncho! That green yarn you are using will be gorgeous for it. I look forward to seeing the finished result! x
ReplyDeleteI love forward to seeing your new projects ., good luck with the cables they are such fun
ReplyDeleteThe poncho looks like a good idea. How do you cable in crochet?? You have me intrigued and I shall go to google as soon as I've read my blog list!
ReplyDeleteThe cables are made by crossing over stitches as they're made. Very long stitches in my pattern - double trebles and triple trebles. It's easier than knitting cables and I just love how it looks.
DeleteWhen I first saw your photo I thought "what! Gillian has snow already?!" Yes, I was wondering about cables in crochet, I haven't seen that before. Love the colour of your yarn. I do fancy a poncho myself, I imagine they must be so warm, and it takes me back to my childhood when me and my Tiny Tears had identical ponchos!
ReplyDeleteCaz xx
Ha ha! My sister had Tiny Tears. She also had a crocheted poncho but, for some reason, I didn't. Maybe that's why I want one now!
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