Yarn: Nice&Knit Worsted
Colours: Driftwood, Harpoon and Dockside
Needles: 3.75mm and 4.5 mm round needles
Start of project: March 17th, 2016
End of project: March 26th, 2016
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A little while ago I read about a new KAL on the Nice&Knit blog. It was for a fair isle poncho in worsted yarn. I probably saw it late at night or early in the morning, then I am always very easily conviced to order new yarn for a project. This was especially tempting because Nice&Knit had been on my radar for a while, the colours looked really beautiful and I love the names they have. The main colour in my poncho is called Driftwood and it looks exactly the way I remember those logs on Long Beach on Vancouver Island.
The yarn didn't take long at all and so I was even able to cast on right when the KAL was supposed to start. The colourwork was lovely to knit and I watched a lot of Mr. Selfridge while I knit the body - I actually did the end twice because my first version turned out to be too long.
Now my poncho is all ready to be blocked, but I decided I'd rather wear it right away because it's perfect to sit on the balcony and read in the sunshine. I guess I can block it later, when it's either too warm or when it's raining ;-)
It is so beautiful, Corinne! Your color choice is always impeccable! And I love this photoshoot - so sunny and relaxed!
ReplyDeleteThis was a kit, so I didn't really choose the colours myself, but I think these colours are wonderful together. Taking photos was lovely yesterday because all of a sudden spring has arrived.
DeleteAndi of My Sister's Knitter linked this post. Great job on this colorwork poncho!
ReplyDeleteOh, how sweet of Andi and thank you for stopping by!
Deletebeautiful finish!! I love the photo shoot!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it was all around our appartment. Sometimes I wished I had more time to take photos, but my kids aren't always very enthusiastic to take yet more knitting photos ;-)
DeleteYesterday I begun to read your blog (from the beginning), today I finished it. I love your whole knitting-adventure, it is so inspiring. In two years you got so far :)
ReplyDeleteThis poncho is beautiful, I love the colors.
Oh wow, I had no idea that people did that - read my whole blog. Thanks for taking the time!
DeleteI love your poncho!!! I have been searching for something similar for a long time since I saw a woman wearing one in an airport while on vacation. It looks so easy to throw on!
ReplyDeleteBoden is a great pattern, I totally recommend it!
DeleteIt seems so cosy... Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's been very warm the last few days so it was too warm to wear but it is cosy when the temperatures are down.
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