Sunday, August 28, 2016

Something for autumn...


I had this idea a long time ago in French class, about making a poncho with a polo neck. It never happened at the time and the idea was jotted down in my French notes and later transferred into my Book Of Ideas together with a million other ideas.

A new year arrived and I got started with excitement, hoping to have a poncho ready for spring. The idea, so clear and simple in my mind, showed to be a real challenge. I think I have frogged this project back a dozen times... I have put it away to rest half a dozen times. At one point I was ready to throw it in the bin, that is how frustrated I was.

This weekend, after frogging it all back again once more (not the whole yoke segment but not far from it... and oh my gosh that solid dark blue yarn is suffering now after being ripped back so many times... Poor yarn!!!), I gave it a go again after leaving it in a deep slumber over the summer. And you know what, it is falling in to place this time.

I'm almost happy with it... It still needs some tweaks and changes to it but I will have to make another one to get that all in place. I just can not unravel this one more time. This will be a prototype and I'm looking forward to make  a real version later on. For the first time in ages, I'm super excited about my crochet project. It feels good. Can't wait to finish it now.

I'm so ready for autumn fresh air and chilly mornings. You know those mornings when it is to cool to go to work in just a shirt or a dress, a shawl is to little or complicated and a jacket way to much... And for those mornings I really want this poncho. Cross fingers I will be ready in time. 



Kärlek
Annette


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  1. casa crea d' emiliaAugust 28, 2016 at 9:18 PM

    Hi Annette,
    I saw the picture of your poncho in progress and I was like: I need the pattern, I need to make a poncho like that. Haha. I really love the way you can figure out to create something new, so creative. I'm happy for you that it's working out now and I hope to hear more from this crochet work soon :-). Have a lovely evening and Happy crocheting.

    Sweet greetings,
    Emily
    (casacreaemilia.blogspot.nl)

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    1. Annette - MyRoseValleyAugust 29, 2016 at 7:04 AM

      Hi Emily
      Thank you for your sweet comment. Hopefully I will be able to turn my notes into a readable pattern one day to share. Thanks for popping in and happy crocheting to you too.
      Xxx

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  2. AmyAugust 28, 2016 at 11:02 PM

    Pretty!

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  3. MsBaxter105August 29, 2016 at 12:19 AM

    I am VERY excited about this poncho! Navy blue and corals/peach are in my head lately!
    Anxiously awaiting the final product! xo

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    1. Annette - MyRoseValleyAugust 29, 2016 at 7:04 AM

      Hi
      Thank you and how weird is that the colors matches the colors in your mind. Destiny...
      Xxx

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  4. MsBaxter105August 29, 2016 at 12:20 AM

    Had to add: I'm a big fan of your work, and have purchased most of your patterns. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us.
    Kelly

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  5. AnonymousAugust 29, 2016 at 1:17 AM

    This looks amazing. From just a glance at the picture on Bloglovin' I thought this was knitting but knew you crocheted.

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    1. Annette - MyRoseValleyAugust 29, 2016 at 7:06 AM

      Hi
      Well, I don't knit so I try to transform knitting into crochet which is not always so easy. Getting there though. Thanks for visiting today.
      Xxx

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  6. AnonymousAugust 29, 2016 at 1:38 AM

    hello annette...your poncho is proving to be a lovely item...will the pattern be available in your shop?...i especially like the mid-design element of diamonds...and the way you are using colors makes the mid-design just pop...again, very lovely...look forward to seeing its completion...take care...sally

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    1. Annette - MyRoseValleyAugust 29, 2016 at 7:07 AM

      Hi Sally
      Thanks for your message. So happy to hear you like my latest project. Hopefully I will be able to transform those jotted down notes I have into a pattern one day. It might take some time but I'll do my best. Thanks for popping in and have a lovely week.
      Xxx

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  7. Mandy MAugust 29, 2016 at 4:32 AM

    Now this looks like it will be divine. I love the idea of the polo neck for extra warmth. And I love the colours and the pattern. Can't wait to see the finished item. X

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    1. Annette - MyRoseValleyAugust 29, 2016 at 7:08 AM

      Hi Mandy
      Thank you. I'm so excited as well. Cross fingers it turns out the way I want.
      Xxx

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  8. BleueAugust 29, 2016 at 5:24 AM

    I love your poncho, even if it did have to go to the time out chair several times! Love the colors and the pattern! Great job!

    I'm ready for autumn as well...too hot here in North Carolina USA.

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    1. Annette - MyRoseValleyAugust 29, 2016 at 7:09 AM

      Hi
      SO done with heta now. Bring on chilly morings and wooly clothing. Thanks for your kind words and for popping in here today. Wish you a delightful week and that you will survive yet another hot North Carolina week.
      Xxx

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  9. ArzuAugust 29, 2016 at 9:57 AM

    beautiful colour combination and pattern :)

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  10. Ashley crampAugust 29, 2016 at 1:43 PM

    This will be a stunner! those colours are perfect for an autumn poncho! x

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  11. GabiAugust 29, 2016 at 2:04 PM

    <3 A poncho I connect to my childhood!
    I had a hand-knitted by my grandmother AND had him almost always!
    Your Poncho I really like!
    Kind regards
    Gabi

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    1. Annette - MyRoseValleyAugust 29, 2016 at 4:30 PM

      Thanks for sharing Gaby. I hope to wear this one a lot too.
      Thanks for visiting today.
      Xxx

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  12. elizabeth ann clawsonAugust 29, 2016 at 3:12 PM

    It's beautiful !!!

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  13. MokkiAugust 30, 2016 at 8:34 PM

    A polo neck poncho is a great idea and i love the colourwork

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  14. AngelaSeptember 2, 2016 at 3:27 PM

    I know the feeling! I've had many such projects! It's looking beautiful, hope it's smooth sailing for the rest. Bring on fall YEAH!

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  15. AnonymousMay 16, 2019 at 3:50 PM

    Did you ever finish this poncho? It's one of your loveliest designs, I would love to buy the pattern..

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    1. Annette - MyRoseValleyMay 22, 2019 at 7:24 PM

      Hi
      I did. I made two. But I haven't written out the pattern. Maybe I'll find sometime to do it one day. It is a really fun project to make.
      Xxx

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Kärlek
Annette

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