Papoose Poncho - Seeking Collaborators

AmyOH · June 23, 2005

Any Mamas out there interested in collaborating on a pattern with me? I've been designing a pattern for a poncho you can wear while carrying your baby in a front or rear carrier or sling. There are several beautiful knitted versions out there, i.e.

http://childrensneeds.com/mama_poncho.html

but they are *so* expensive, and I have a few ideas that would make the crocheted version unique.

So, this is a bit of an unusual proposition. I have a schematic and design drawn out, but I don't have the bandwidth right now to crochet a model. I need a collaborator who could crochet the pieces for the model, and send them to me to put together, photograph, etc. (and then return it, completed, to you to keep or do with what you wish)

Of course the collaborator and I would share credit on the pattern, and if we decided to offer it for sale, we'd share any proceeds. If you've never designed anything before, this might be a cool way to try it out. We'll work together to choose yarn, and you will have input in the design.

Of course, if my method seems too crazy, I'll just put it on the back burner...

PM me if you're interested...

Cheers,

Amy

GJ4Mom · July 2, 2005

I would be thrilled to help you with this! I have carried 5 nurslings in slings, and tandem nursed twice, although currently I have no one BFing (for the first time in years-youngest is almost 5!) But I would be thrilled to be part of a project to help other nursing Moms...

Shannon

taylorj41@comcast.net

AmyOH · September 9, 2005

Thanks for checking in! No--other work has gotten in the way, but it's still high on my list!

Amy

shelain22 · September 9, 2005

did yall finish this yet?

AmyOH · July 31, 2005

Just to update you all--I have sketches for the design and I've picked a yarn we'll let you know as soon as the design is done!

SquirrelWolfs · July 31, 2005

Would love to have this pattern for my son and his wife, the last was born Dec. 29, 2004, it is his 5th child. They sure could use this! :hug

Crochet Buffet · July 14, 2005

Ohhh kay - I admit, I thought the poncho was to hold baby, too!

Soooooo - you're just thinking of a poncho that has headholes for you and baby, right?

That's a horse of a different color!

The poncho would lay over your head and the babys head, it shouldnt pull at all if you make the area between you and the baby the right size. The baby doesnt sit in the poncho or anything, it's just placed over the both of you so you can wear a poncho while wearing your baby.

AmyOH · July 14, 2005

You could definitely use it to nurse--not necissarily while the baby is still in the carrier, but it would be a good "privacy" poncho for nursing...

Oh dear....I have so many WIPs already. I am due in the end of October and could use something like that through the winter. You couldn't nurse in it though could you? I could never get ds "lined up" right when I tried nursing in a sling anyways. Hmmm let me think about this.....

Rachel

MommaChelle · July 13, 2005

The poncho would lay over your head and the babys head, it shouldnt pull at all if you make the area between you and the baby the right size. The baby doesnt sit in the poncho or anything, it's just placed over the both of you so you can wear a poncho while wearing your baby.

yarnyviolet · July 13, 2005

I told dh about it and he wondered how you would keep the poncho from pulling on the back of your neck? Does anyone have any ideas?

Rachel

Veronika · July 11, 2005

OMG! that poncho is so sweet!!! now I need a baby lol! (a nephew would be ok too, right?

yarnyviolet · July 11, 2005

Oh dear....I have so many WIPs already. I am due in the end of October and could use something like that through the winter. You couldn't nurse in it though could you? I could never get ds "lined up" right when I tried nursing in a sling anyways. Hmmm let me think about this.....

Rachel

YaYa Yarnhood · July 8, 2005

Ok, I had a thought (Amazing, I know!). Couldn't you just make a poncho using granny squares and leave one of the squares out in the front to be the opening for the baby's head? Give it a few rows of single stitch around both of the openings for collars?

Maybe something like this:

http://web.archive.org/web/20001019043107/http://www.cei.net/~vchisam/groovy/04-700.html

and omit the 4 squares forming a diamond in the center of her chest.

Or something like this:

http://www.******/crochet/grasqupon.html

only with 6 inch squares.

Maybe????

ldsjb · June 27, 2005

I would love to see a crochet version of this. Here is a knit pattern for sale. Maybe it can be converted????

http://www.littleturtleknits.com/adultpatterns.htm

unicorn37757 · June 27, 2005

This sounds like a great idea. I don't have any young, but have 2 daughter in-laws that could use something like this. Be interested to see what you guys come up with! :yay

dorayme · June 24, 2005

I have 2 nurselings 2 yrs. and 9 mos. I wear them both from time to time eo I am interested as well.

buggaboosmommy · June 23, 2005

Where in the world was this pattern when I was nursing? That would have been great while I was in Germany during the wintertime! I can't wait to see how it works out for you...with three kids at home for the summer, I can't help much..but let me know what I can do!

Donna :hook

AmyOH · June 23, 2005

Yes--I think it's a pattern that would also appeal to WAHMs (work-at-home-moms) who sell online--like those who sell knitted diaper covers...

CatsCradleCreations · June 23, 2005

I sent you a PM. My nursling is 7 mos and prefers to be worn, so this would be perfect! :clap

natalie058 · June 23, 2005

If this does come to fruit - I know they would sell well at the health food store I work at. It's VERY hind to find quality mom/baby things, like slings etc.

Crochet Buffet · June 23, 2005

This sounds wonderful!

Is there a maximum age/size you can carry?

My nursling is almost 2.

This sounds like something very near and dear to my heart, but I don't know when I'd have the time. Maybe if several people worked on it... :think

faithpa76 · June 23, 2005

If I still had a nursing little one I would be all over this! Since I don't, I can't wait to see what you come up with!

HollyM · June 23, 2005

Sent you a Pm :ccompute

Sounds very interesting!!!

Holly

RebeccaVelasquez · June 23, 2005

interesting! if i weren't so extremely busy i'd jump on with ya!

i think it's a great idea and i'm sure you'll find someone to help:hug

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