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Where do ponchos sit on your cool scale? Me? I am completely
enamoured with the concept of ponchos. They encapsulate the impression of warm,
cozy, safe and nestled. And how easy are they to wear? Crazy easy. And talk
about versatile. Dressy, smart, casual, homely, patterned, plain, Nordic,
cabled, hoods, cowl necks, chunky knits, fine knits, long or short. The list is
endless for this 70’s throwback. The poncho made a comeback in the last decade
and has managed to hover in the periphery of modern sweater trends. I am
automatically drawn to those ponchos that are a soft and chunky knit. I have a
predisposition for cable knits. I also love a hood. I adore them for their
simplicity—you just throw it over your head as you run out the door. I love
them for their forgiving nature—there’s nothing nicer than looking cute and
tidy even when your skinnies are feeling a little tighter than usual. This
fall, I’m going to love pairing a cosy poncho with some adorably knit arm
warmers just to keep the chill at bay. In fact, my love of ponchos has planted
the seed in my mind that I should learn to knit so that I might one day be able
to produce the poncho designs I have blasting through my head this time of
year. Are any of you well versed in the knitting pattern vernacular?
My Top Five Free Poncho Knitting Patterns:
I adore the high neck and inset slits that
allow more range of motion.
2. Pompom
City
How sweet are those oversized pompoms and
the hood?
Lovely cables and the asymmetrical collar
adds unusual detail!
4. Cable Chic
Horizontal cables running the whole breadth
of the poncho give it a unique and expensive look!
5. Fab Fringe
Classic fringed poncho with a mix of stitches to create such visual impact. Perfect for tweedy yarn!
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| Off course, there's always Nordstrom for the ready made version. |
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