My Grandma taught me how to crochet when I was a kid and I basically got really really good at doing one long chain and I think maybe I could go back and forth a little, but I don't believe I ever really made anything.
Little e saw a poncho that the neighbor lady had made and has wanted one ever since, so when I went to this website and found a free pattern that said, 'easy', I was hooked... no pun intended. Because if it says 'easy', it must be, right??
Well, if you have never crocheted or looked at a pattern, you've got a surprise coming... because they are written in hieroglyphics. Here the first line of my 'easy' pattern...
'Ch 3, make 2 more dc in same space, [skip next ch, 3 dc in next ch] 17 times, skip next ch; join with slip st in top of beg ch - 18 Blocks.'
What the ???
I promptly emailed Jacinda and then later picked up the phone to ask her what any of that meant. She got me started by trying as hard as she could to dumb down the lingo for me. I started crocheting and making up whatever stitch I thought would work, because I was making a poncho after all... no one would ever know if there was something wrong with it. That's the beauty of things that you just throw over your head... no accuracy required. I am making scarves next!!
And I got this done just in time for summer. Thankfully, I made it plenty big enough that it will fit for years to come. Princess M, one is on its way for you too... perfect for those chilly days in CA.
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OMG you have one happy girl here. She was looking over my shoulder and was so excited to see Ella and then she said "I love her Poncho. She looks so pretty." When I read the rest to her she laughed with glee. Now she's reading my response faster than I can type it!
I am so impressed with you. I got the same idea last year, bought several hooks, some books, patterns, lots of yarn and sold it all at the thrift store after deciding I was incapable of such creativity....
We are impressed. When you get your teeth into a project there is no stopping you. Grandma Harriet would be very pleased the art of crocheting is alive and well!
It's gorgeous! I'm proud to have played a small part in getting you started. Isn't it relaxing once you get going?
so so pretty. as is that little smiling girl.
Grandma would be soooooo proud. I am too. It's really very nice. Did she teach you to tat too? I never could get either of those. Bannie
So freakin' cute! Great work!
you did a great job! what a great first attempt! i'm sooo impressed! i want one of those little skull caps, when you get a chance! =)
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