So this winter, my niece asked me to knit her a poncho for Christmas. Eager to get beyond the world of hats, scarves, and mittens, I agreed. It was done in two rectangular panels matress stitched together, in a simple non-frills lace pattern that was quite simple and lead to a very nice texture. Four balls of yarn later, finishing in an AmericInn just hours before leaving the country, here was the final result:

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So pretty! Such patience! Such skill!
ReplyDeleteI'm still intimidated by the sweater pattern so I haven't gotten yarn or anything.