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A crochet poncho pattern: Stylecraft blog tour 2017
Crochet poncho pattern alert! Hello again – I’m back and the Stylecraft Blog Tour 2017 is visiting me today. The project that I’ve done with the gorgeous Stylecraft Batik and Batik elements yarn is one that I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. This crochet poncho pattern has been quite an adventure for me to put together but making it is really relaxing and easy.
Get the Desert Irony Poncho on Ravelry
If you take a look at my post from yesterday with some background to the blog tour, you will see the four different colour packs that 16 of the Stylecraft blogstars were given to make a new project. Here is a quick recap: from Lagoon (top left), Desert (top right), Rainforest (bottom left) and Country garden (bottom right).
You can see what the other blogstars used their packs for on the lovely blog posts that have been popping up over the last 2 weeks. These have been the projects and blogs on the tour so far:
- Emma Varnam who made a gorgeous Maple Shrug
- Justina AKA Polly Plum of the blog Every Trick on the Hook who made a mesmerising corner to corner moss stitch blanket
- Michelle and Anne of Crochet between worlds who made their jewelled pebbles blanket
- Sandra of Cherry Heart who made her fabulous Sophie wrap with the Desert colour pack
- Sarah from Annaboos House who made a stunning Learn to Knit shawl
- Lucia of Lucia’s Fig Tree who designed the Spanish Moss Scarf
- Zelna AKA Zooty Owl who designed a bag AND scarf with her pack
- Lucy of Attic24, who made a lovely flower cushion
- Phil of The Twisted Yarn whose pattern for a colourful knitted cushion is just beautiful
- Julia of Hand Knitted Things who made a knitted ripply wrap and coordinating fingerless mitts
- Catherine of the blog Catherine’s Crochet Corner who put together a wonderful ripply lap blanket
- Angela of the blog Get Knotted Yarn Craft who designed an interlocking squares baby blanket
Helen Kurtz of the blog The Knitting Exploits of Josie Kitten whose post on the blog tour was yesterday. Tomorrow its the turn of Heather of The Patchwork Heart, so make sure you check out what she’s made. The blog tour ends on Monday with a visit to Jane Crowfoot – can’t wait to see what she’s done with her pack.
I chose the Desert colourway, which features four balls of the Stylecraft Batik elements in the colourway iron. Hence the name, the Desert Irony Poncho! Sorry, the best I could come up with due to not being in top form at the mo!
While I’ve had the trapped nerve in my neck (no worries, I’m not going on about that again!), I’ve had time to really concentrate on getting the pattern done, and its a biggie. Its on Ravelry as a paid download as it contains 4 complete step-by-step tutorials on how to do the techniques required. Click on any of the Ravelry buttons in this blog to see more info about the pattern and take advantage of the introductory discount.
Get the Desert Irony Poncho on Ravelry
The Desert Irony poncho pattern is available at a 50% discount
The winners of the 30 free patterns in the blog tour giveaway have been chosen on Monday 30 October. Check out the blog post with the list of winners or check your Ravelry box or email to see if you have won. The Stylecraft Competition is now closed; I’ll also add the name of the winner of the yarn pack to the post as soon as that is available.
Plus, the pattern is on offer at a 50% discount from today until my birthday, November 8th 2017.
Get the Desert Irony Poncho on Ravelry
The Desert Irony crochet poncho pattern
I set out to design a simple, non-fussy and wearable poncho. Working out the maths is a bit tricky, but that’s all done for you. I’ve also done a lot of sampling, swatching and trouble shooting so that the finished pattern fits snugly around the neck but isn’t difficult to get on. And it has a very nice drape, making an attractive and cosy cover-up for cool autumn and spring days.
Starting off is the most difficult, as it is with all crochet projects. But once you get going, this is a TV crochet project, it glides off the hook and allows you to dream and think your own thoughts. A perfect crochet meditation. And you have something retro, warm and snuggly to wear at the end.
Details about the Desert Irony Crochet Poncho pattern
It includes:
- Details about yarn, size, gauge etc.
- A written pattern in UK and US crochet terms. You can print the written pattern in whichever crochet terminology your prefer – in only 2 pages of A4.
- The colour order to make the poncho in the same yarn and colourway that I used.
- Four complete step-by-step phototutorials to show you how to:
- Work a chainless foundation round for maximum flexibility for the poncho neck
- How to work the set up neck rounds so that there is no difficult counting to do.
- Detailed instructions on how to work the pattern (its easy, but handy to see exactly what to do).
- Work an optional roll neck to finish off the poncho and make you extra warm and toasty.
But, less waffle and more photos. My lovely and long-suffering friend Carole very kindly let me know a ‘photoshoot’ of her wearing the poncho in her gorgeous retro home. There are a few photos of me too, but I’m nowhere near as slim and elegant (the poncho still looks good though!).
I hope you’ve enjoyed the blog tour and that you like the Desert Irony Crochet poncho pattern. If you fancy making it in a different colourway, I’ve added in a table below to show the colours I would suggest from the other packs.
Remember that you need the Batik pack (as currently sold as Desert, Rainforest, Lagoon and Country garden PLUS a ball each of silver and cream to finish the poncho.
And I’ve labelled them all with a letter, so you can devise your own colourways. I’ve added in the metres and yards of yarn of each that you will need so that you can calculate how many balls you need of any yarn you fancy.
xxx See you soon xxx Kathryn
Get the Desert Irony Poncho on Ravelry
Lovely pattern!
The pinch looks fabulous, I love the way the block stitch works with the elements and the more solid colours
Congratulations Lex you have won a copy of the Desert Irony poncho pattern 🙂 Please email me with your Ravelry name so I can gift you the pattern 🙂 xxx Kathryn
I love your poncho! Especially the turtle neck is such a lovely design element that really adds character to the whole peace. Thanks for designing it. I hope you feel better soon.
Absolutely love this poncho, wonderful use of stylecraft yarns in this blogtour. Looks just soo stylish and warm
Love the poncho! I hope that you are feeling much better soon. You have been missed.
Love the poncho and the colors. By the way, it looks lovely on you both!
Oops. Raverly name is mmoonchld
I love the poncho! The colours really pop with the addition of silver and cream. I’m cros15h on ravelry.
Congratulations Helen you have won a copy of the Desert Irony poncho pattern 🙂 Your pattern will be with you soon 🙂 xxx Kathryn
It’s a lovely poncho and looks really cosy.
Sorry to hear you’ve not been well – hope you feel much better soon.
Gorgeous poncho, love the colors!
I, too, love your beautiful poncho and I especially love the colors you chose! I hope to win a pattern – thank you for the chance!
Beautiful poncho. Love the colours. X
Super design! Just what I was looking for! Thanks so much!
I love this and know exactly who I will be making it for as a Xmas pressie. Thanks for the chance to win. Joeygrey xx
Lovely poncho! Those colours really suit the pattern.
I used to volunteer with Carole, and she is, indeed lovely 💜
Congratulations Libby you have won a copy of the Desert Irony poncho pattern 🙂 Please email me with your Ravelry name so I can gift you the pattern 🙂 xxx Kathryn
Very nice pattern. Love the colors.
I love this 🙂 I think I’d do it in the lagoon colourway. The yarn looks great. I bet it’s nice to work with. My rav name is dancinpuffin
I love your poncho. It looks so cosy! The colours in the desert pack are so beautiful. I’m sorry to hear you are still struggling, I hope you feel better soon. Take care x
Love the colours in the poncho. This might be a bit complicated for me but I have a friend who will give me a hand if I can’t fathom the tutorials. I do need to push myself a bit. Thanks for the chance.
Congratulations Claire you have won a copy of the Desert Irony poncho pattern 🙂 Please email me with your Ravelry name so I can gift you the pattern 🙂 xxx Kathryn
Prayers for continued healing! This poncho is just so delicious! Thank you for sharing, Susan
Lovely poncho!
Pretty pattern and love the blend of colors
This is a beautiful pattern! You have a way with colorwork!
Lovely!
Would love to win pattern and yarn pack!
Feel better!
Me too! 😁
I love the way your poncho shows all the colours from the pack.
Thankyou for taking the time to write the pattern for everyone and Thankyou for the chance to win it.
Congratulations Ellie you have won a copy of the Desert Irony poncho pattern 🙂 Please email me with your Ravelry name so I can gift you the pattern 🙂 xxx Kathryn
This is a gorgeous poncho! I have not entered to win the yarn as I was very blessed to win this pack earlier in the blog tour. I wasn’t sure what I would do with it but having seen this ….. the pattern would come in handy! I love it! 🙂 My Ravelry name is Ntwyned.
I love the poncho and hope I might be lucky enough to win the pack and pattern. Fingers crossed 😀
A lovely poncho, really showcases the colours well
hello Kathryn, love the poncho it looks fabulous. I hope you are feeling much better soon and able to do more x x fab name purpletopaz1971
Beautiful poncho and colours, I have made two of your craft bags and love reading your blog.
Congratulations Vanessa you have won a copy of the Desert Irony poncho pattern 🙂 Please email me with your Ravelry name so I can gift you the pattern 🙂 xxx Kathryn
I’ve been wanting to do a poncho and this looks great. I’m already planning on making a few for gifts. Thanks for a great pattern.
love the poncho, looks good on the both of you.
would love to win a pattern
lesley.jane26
Oooo love it. Glad you are starting to feel better. Have missed your podcast and hearing what vying are up to but understand just how painful it must be to try to record and edit. Good to hear from you and look forward to your next update when you hopefully feel a lot better. Louise x
The two extra colours certainly brighten the whole pack’s effect. Well done!
Great poncho, think you’ve inspired me to make one of my own. My Gran used to make these, but I’ve somehow not got one of hers.
Beautiful poncho. I love that it has a turtleneck. That’s a great colorway for it…very striking!
Congratulations Linda you have won a copy of the Desert Irony poncho pattern 🙂 Please email me with your Ravelry name so I can gift you the pattern 🙂 xxx Kathryn
I love the rich colours , it’s gorgeous.
I love it!! And it looks beautiful on both of you!
Congratulations Cindy you have won a copy of the Desert Irony poncho pattern 🙂 Please email me with your Ravelry name so I can gift you the pattern 🙂 xxx Kathryn
I would love to win this pattern ! We all need a retro poncho in our lives. I know I do! I am sending warm, healing thoughts your way as you continue to get better.
Beautiful. Hope your feeling better soon x
Fabulous poncho Kathryn. And it looks good on you 😊. You clever sausage 😁😁
Love it,suits all ages and love the Stylecraft ya4ns
This is such a fantastic pattern Kathryn!!!
The poncho is lovely. It would make a great gift for a couple of my “permanently cold” friends. Was hoping that you’d be feeling better by now.
Lovely poncho. My Ravelry name is NinaCamilleri
That looks fabulous!!
Hi, I have enjoyed seeing all the stylecraft creations shown on this tour using these new bundles. I find this poncho stunning and the colours work so well. It must take ages to sort out which to put where to complement each other so well. Thankyou for the chance to win a pattern.
Lovely poncho. I’m Arntydi on Ravelry ❤️
Congratulations Diane you have won a copy of the Desert Irony poncho pattern 🙂 Your pattern will be with you soon 🙂 xxx Kathryn
Love your poncho it is lovely and long
Congratulations Anne you have won a copy of the Desert Irony poncho pattern 🙂 Please email me with your Ravelry name so I can gift you the pattern 🙂 xxx Kathryn
HI Kathryn. Glad to ‘hear’ from you again. You have been missed. Love the poncho. I don’t know if I’m eligible to win a pattern (if so, then I’m NicolaKnits) but I won’t be entering to win the yarn as I don’t use wool.