One of the most fun things about the India trip was going there with handmade gifts. Gone are the days (I mean, specifically for the urban, middle/upper class--who make up a miniscule percentage) when chocolates and clothes from "abroad" made enticing presents. And hey, nothing can hold its own against something handmade, can it?
This poncho was for my sister-in-law. A simple, stockinette piece, started a few months before I had Anya and finished when the kid was three months old. Washed and blocked two weeks before our India trip. A total of...err, many months. Lets skip the math.
For those of the mindless-knitting clan, this is a winner. My friend, Nadine, gave me her poncho recipe, and helped me figure out how many stitches to cast on. After that, one just has to keep knitting. And knitting some more. I am definitely going to make one for myself. Some day.
Pattern: from a friend's head
Yarn: Spud and Chloe, sweater (worsted weight)
Needle: US 8
14 comments:
It looks great on her!
I think the pics of M are deceptive. She is skinny and ends up looking longer on camera. She is still a tiny little thing. I think she has grown 1/2 inch since you have seen her.
This looks really nice! Thanks for the Bombay Love pattern. I've used it to make a sweater for my littlest guy. I've posted a few pics on my blog.
The pancho looks fabulous! I bet your SIL loved it, what a thoughtful gift.
Looks lovely on your SIL.I'm sure she loved it!
very lovely!
OMG I LOVE ponchos and this is a pretty great simple pattern for one! Great job. Now I want one.
Beautiful poncho! I have great plans to make myself one...someday...
This is lovely. She looks beautiful in it.
So much better than a box of chocolates! Really lovely and simple.
Your SIL is so lucky, that poncho is beautiful.
what a beautiful knit..looks perfect on her..and she looks to be enjoying it
What a lovely poncho, and it looks great on her. Now go make one for yourself! :)
I love the drape of this piece! Lovely work. Anya looks so cute in the pictures and looks like she's having a blast on her vacation:)
The poncho looks beautiful! Hey I went to India too.Had a fun time in Bombay and Mangalore. The poncho looks wonderful as always :)
PS: your baby has lovely curls. Touchwood.
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