Yesterday I was doing a little happy dance. I finished my first poncho. While I was stitching, I was a bit concerned that with it being so 'holey', it be decorative. Surprisingly, it is quite warm. A double bonus, great looking and warm. I still have to add buttons at the shoulders. Am thinking about some pretty mother of pearl ones, though it will depend what I can find locally.
Information about the
pattern and yarn can be found in post from last week.
Needlework Tuesday is a regular weekly post where I share the
progress of my various needlework projects over the past week. I enjoy
the encouragement that I receive from my readers and in return visit
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I have been looking for a scrappy project to work on this year. Something easy but also pretty. While browsing at Craftsy, I found the
Inverted Star Tutorial. This free pattern makes a twelve inch block. The block is shown with white in the middle, where I have chosen to use a pastel. I'm still deciding whether I want to make more of these or search for a different block. The block and tutorial are by
Jessscia Boschen.
Afghan Sophie's Universe is coming along. I am almost finished round 41. I am very pleased with how this project is coming along. the instructions that the designer, Dedri, has posted are so clear and well illustrated. It may look complicated, though each row/round is quite doable. If you question whether you can accomplish this project, why not try the centre section and make a pretty table mat.
Not to distract myself from Sophie, I purchased the yarn this morning for the second baby star afghan. Yes, the solids are the same as in Sophie. In case you can't tell, I really like teal.
I'm thinking I might like to make another poncho. Have you made one, do you have a photo and or a link to a pattern. Leave a comment or link up with Mister Linky who is waiting below.
4 comments:
I have no help or advice on crochet patterns. I simply sit in awe of your beautiful work, as always. I, too, am a teal fan, so love your colors on both projects.
Lovely poncho, Heather!! I've been wanting to make myself one, but with all of my other projects I don't know if it's ever going to get done.
I love your Sophie's Universe, too. It's gorgeous. Complicated, indeed!
All of my Mary Maxim projects are at a standstill. I'm a few behind now because I haven't been pleased with the last several. It seems that I've had either problems with the yarn, the pattern or project as a whole. I haven't been posting about them because I'm frustrated. I should probably let them know, but I'm sure my complaints would fall on deaf ears.
Have a great week!
Sometimes the holes trap the air and keep the warm in maybe that's what is happening.
I love all the fancy stitches and the color combo in Sophie's Universe.
Hi Heather,
Love the Poncho, it looks really soft and warm. I really like Sophie's Universe. It's beautiful! Can I ask where you got the pattern? Would love to give it a try myself. I'm a little late posting, bu my Needlework Tuesday finally made it at my place. I have a couple Ta-Da's to show off, hop over and check them out. Have a great day!!
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