When is a poncho not a poncho?

Hello Yarn Lovers, how are you all doing? The clocks have changed, we have had the first named storm, knit season is upon us! I have noticed that ponchos are trending big time at present, could they be this season's alternative to a slipover? 

Like a slipover, with a poncho there are no sleeves to knit. Wear them over a shirt or under your raincoat for extra warmth, or slip on a light soft super pretty version to wear over a frock for the party season. The general rule of thumb on all things retro is; if you wore it the first time round maybe leave it for the young things and try a newer version.

I give you the capelet! I am recommending the following 'poncho' designs with suggested yarns for you to knit them with.

The Joli Poncho by Milote knitted with or without the fringe is perhaps the most fun! Our customers have chosen to make theirs with a strand of Filcolana Peruvin worsted aran a held together with a super delicate strand of Ito Sensai yarn for that soft silk mohair.

The next is the Flow Capelet from Moreca Knit, which is utterly fabulous. The Flow is knitted in Filcolana Peru, where you can really go mad with colour - however this lovely thing is not for the faint hearted as it is brioche in the round. The designer has included links to her tutorials, and as i always say you should jump right in if you really would like to make one.

The Ivy Capelet from Petiteknit - I love this, knitted in the ever popular Gepard Puno this will suit all of us including those of us who have PTSD from the 1970s ponchos of our childhood.

Last but not least the Volare cape sweater which has been on my list since my trip to Isager in May this year. It is a wonderful construction knitted in a strand of Isager Jensen Yarn held together with a strand of Isager silk mohair - but you will need to knit sleeves!

Lots of woolly love,
Jayne X