Socks? No, not yet.

Nope. I'm not ready for socks. The book came, I ruffled through the pages, got intimidated, closed the book and decided that what I really needed was a poncho for myself.



The color is raspberry and it's moving along quite nicely.
This what the end result should look like.



I'm not sure about the pom-pom thingies across the bottom. They do serve a purpose--I think--to help weigh down the poncho, maybe, so it lays nicely? Whatcha think? Pom-poms or no pom-poms?



The pattern is in this book. Doesn't that cover wrap look lovely? I ordered this book online based solely on the amazing cover!

I haven't given up on the socks.

I mean, just look at those awesome socks! After the poncho is finished I'll give the book another whirl!

Watermelon Crocheted Poncho

Still no crocheted socks book yet. Still working diligently on my wrap. Still need to have a short term project going on. Look what I've begun...



I kinda gave it away in the post title. This is the start of a child's poncho. The yarn is watermelon. And this photo does not do it justice...it's eye-shockingly bright.

I found the pattern here on Lion Brand yarns website--it's a freebie. This is what the finished project is supposed to look like:


Yesterday I was inspired to make something for my niece's birthday this month. First I thought I'd whip up scarf--did that already. Then I pondered the idea of a hat--they all looked very pretty but unappealing. So last night the light bulb went off--a poncho! After much hunting and pecking online and flipping through page after page of books and magazines, I settled on the above pattern.

My niece turns 6 and I'm hoping she'll like the color and maybe even wear the poncho...