First Poncho

[ZingyZoid]

I finished my first poncho tonight! It's for my oldest daughter and I'm so excited. I used my beloved Crochet Bible, picked a stitch and went to work. I'm so happy with it. And so is my daughter! All I have left to do is weave in the ends.

[Julie]

Stacy, that's fabulous!! Which stitch did you use? :)h :danc

[rascal]

Looks very nice! Dar

[ZingyZoid]

I picked the Solomon's Knot Julie. Mine doesn't quite look like the picture in the book but I think I did it correctly, lol. Here's a closer look

 

I made two rectangles and joined them. I used sc's to join but am not sure I like the look of them. Hubby said he liked it because it "broke up" the front but I think it almost looks too solid on the lacy design.

[Sue89]

Wow! That stitch is gorgeous. That's a beautiful poncho. Your husband might have a point. By using a stitch that's not as lacy, it makes the seam look more like an intentional part of the design. (I hope that came out right.)

 

I want to learn that stitch!

[Piper0110]

I like the seam the way it is as well. If you try to make it less visible, it will ultimately make it more visible, I think, because it will show a change in the pattern. The solid line makes it look intentional, plus I think I just like the way it looks.

[labcrazyland]

Wowie!!! That is sooo awesome Stacy!!! I love it!!!!

[emeraldmoon]

Thats awesome.. Love it..

I really like the stitch too...

[Nashville Crocheter]

Beautiful poncho! :cheer2 I love the stitch you used. I've never seen that one before. I like the color you used too.

[MiCountess]

Beautiful Poncho Stacy - You did a great job:)h

 

Michelle:wink

[lilhatshack]

Fabulous!!!! What a great stitch - i'm gonna have to look that up - I love that look! Great job - take a bow!!!! It looks great on her - too cute!

[bythehook]

WOW! I love that poncho. That is such a beautiful stitch and you've done a wonderful job on it. I've always wanted to try that stitch but have been afraid of it. <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/yay.gif" />

[threeolivemartini]

that does it.. i have to try it !! that poncho looks great !

[crochetlady]

Beautiful! I have been putting off learning the solomon's knot but this would be perfect for the Indian weather!! Thansk for sharing and inspiring me!

 

Hugs

vims from India

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Awesome job I love the stitch :)h Your daughter's a doll:yes

[Guest ParchedWhisper]

Wow. That looks fantastic! That stitch is beautiful. You inspire me to keep at it and one day I'll be able to do something like that.

 

[MommaChelle]

That's beautiful!! I really like that stitch, you did a wonderful job!!

[Kathleen]

very pretty!!

[buggaboosmommy]

Wow! It looks wonderful, and of course your daughter looks very pleased with mom's hard work!

 

I have never used that stitch before, it's going on my to-do list!! :danc

 

Donna

[Guest lillian1969]

I am like everyone else I love it, and I love the stitch too.It is also on my list of new thing to learn:wowdrool

[faithpa76]

That is so pretty! I love the color, too!

 

Just out of curiosity though - which book exactly did you use?

[mc_crochets]

very lovely indeed!! I also love the color, but of course, i'm a blue person (it looks like aquamarine to me but if i'm wrong please feel free to correct me ) I might try that stitch for the scarves i'm going to do for Christmas for hubby's nephews!

[RachelG]

Love it!

[BlueFuzzy]

Great Job!

Beautiful poncho!

 

Juanita

[crochetingmomof4]

Oh that stitch is just GORGEOUS!!! I absolutely LOVE :)h it!!! I don't know why I am scared to try it. I think I like it so much I am afraid I'll botch it. :eek2 Can you give me an idea what size yarn and hook you used, and what size your 2 rectangles were before sewing together? How do you get it to fit right lengthwise and around the neck opening? I really, really want to try this!