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Crochet Shawls & Ponchos

Going through pictures I've come across some of the ponchos and shawls that I have made over the years. Some are my own design, while others are from a pattern.

I will try and list a pattern link where I can.

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The first poncho that I ever made was for my youngest daughter when she was a baby. She had already almost outgrown it here. This poncho is made with the softest ivory bamboo yarn, it is a simple square, Dc poncho. The bamboo makes it heavenly to the touch and was a pleasure to work with. Too bad that she out grew it, it was very warm and cosy, I would totally wear this! Sorry, no pattern to list for this one. (Made 2008, picture 2011)

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Free Snowflake Hooded Cape by Lillian Rather, for babies. Sported by "Tickle me Elmo". 😆

2007

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Blue half circle shawl. Made with size 3 sequined wool. (2013)

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Inspired, but different from this wonderful Boho Tuniek by Haak Trends (pattern not available). (2015)

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Cowl neck poncho, inspired, but my own
pattern. (2015)

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This convertible Skirt/Poncho pattern, can be worn two different ways. Free pattern on Yarnspiration. (2012)

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My own design for a circular poncho. Made with Caron Simply Soft yarn and "I Love This Yarn", along with other yarn scraps. Inspired and for my youngest daughter. My own pattern.

This was one of my first mixed yarn patterns and I totally enjoy the way the different yarn combinations feel together. (2012)

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Youngest daughter's Spring Poncho, inspired by Fiesta Poncho designed by Crystal Bear Designs, visit her shop or Ravelry, for her pattern. (2018)

Joined with Celtic Lace Join. Added detachable flower embellishment.

These are so versatile and great for Texas weather!

My own design for a Bohemian style poncho. (2014)

My "extended version" of Lacy Pineapple Shawl. (2012)

Free, Aphrodite Shawl pattern, similar to above.

(Psst.... I think they are the same pattern...lol!) (2012)

Warm comfy Sierra Poncho. (2013)

This crochet Half Moon Shawl pattern can be found free on Ravelry. (2012)

This poncho was my size and didn't fit her, but what a cute model :)
It has been a while, but I am guessing that this is the Martha Stuart Home Coming Poncho with more simple scalloped edge, and made with Caron Simply Soft yarn. (2012)

2012

My own design that I sold on Etsy, in my shop for a few years. It also works as a skirt. (2014)

Mother and daughter size ponchos.

More shawls and ponchos to come as I run across them......

Thank you for stopping by!

Free Doily Pattern

Mint Chocolate Chip Crochet Mandala Doily Pattern

Mint Chocolate Chip Mandala Doily

Free decorative doily pattern.

Printable pattern here on Google Docs.

PDF pattern download also available in Doily Designs Etsy shop.

Written in US terms

Skill: Easy, Beginner

Measures: approx 13 inches across

Yarn: small amount of ww/worsted weight yarn (note that yarn used in first

pictures is Hobby Lobby, "I Love This Yarn!", Lt Sage, Brown and Ivory)

Hook: size L (11 - 8 mm)

Gauge: 12 x 6 Dc = 4 inches, gauge not crucial

Stitch Key

Ch: Chain

Sc: Single crochet

Sl st: Slip stitch

Lp: Loop

Pic: Picot

Sp: Space

Beg: Begin/ning

Mr: Magic ring

Special stitches

Vst/v stitch: groups of (Dc, Ch sp, Dc) in same space

Sh/Shell: groups of (2 Dc, Ch sp, 2 Dc) in same sp

Pic/Picot: Ch 2, sc in 2nd Ch from the hook, continue as instructed

mr/magic ring: ***please see notes at end of pattern***

You may choose different colors or make all one color. Color changes (as pictured below) are marked with (**) through out pattern.

Begin with magic ring***

Rnd 1: Ch 3 = Dc, 19 Dc in lp, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3 (20 Dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 4 = Dc + Ch 1, (Dc, Ch 1) in each Dc around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 4

(20 Dc, 20 Ch 1 sps)

Rnd 3: Sl st into Ch 1 sp, Ch 4 = Dc + Ch 1, Dc in same sp, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc = Vst)

in each Ch 1 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 4, **change color here**

(20 Vsts)

Rnd 4: (**new color**) join in Ch 1 sp of previous rnd, Ch 5 = Dc + Ch 2, Dc in

same sp, (Dc, Ch 2, Dc) in each Ch 1 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg

Ch 5 (20 Vsts)

Rnd 5: Sl st into Ch 2 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, (Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc) in same sp, (2 Dc, Ch 1,

2 Dc = Sh) in each Ch 2 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3 (20 Shs)

Rnd 6: Sl st into next Dc, Sl st into Ch 2 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, (Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc) in same

sp, (2 Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc) in each Ch 1 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3,

**change color** (20 Sh)

Rnd 7: (**new color**) join in Ch 2 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, (Dc, Ch 3, 2 Dc) in same sp,

(2 Dc, Ch 3, 2 Dc) in each Ch 2 sp around, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3

(20 Sh)

Rnd 8: Sl st in Dc, Sl st in Ch 3 sp, Ch 3 = Dc, Dc 8 x's in same sp, *(2 Dc, Ch 2,

2 Dc) in next Ch 3 sp, 9 Dc in next Ch 3 sp*, repeat from * to * around,

finishing with Sh, **change color** (10 Sh, 10 - 9dc clusters)

Rnd 9: (**next color**) join in 1st Dc of 9 Dc, Ch 3 = Dc, Dc in each of next 8 Dc,

*(2 Dc, pic, 2 Dc) in next Ch 2 sp, Dc in each of next 9 Dc*, repeat * to *

around, ending with pic/Sh, join in 3rd Ch of beg Ch 3, Fasten off,

Weave ends.

***Magic Ring***

Holding the yarn between your thumb and first 2 fingers on your left hand, wrap the yarn around first 2 fingers so that the yarn falls to the back and furthest away from you, insert the hook between these 2 fingers and under the top strand, grab the second hanging strand next to it with your hook and pull it through the loop, then make a chain with the loop on your hook and begin the pattern, working around the tail in the circle. For closing; untwist the tail from the loop, pull the tail gently, join your circle before closing tightly, pull gently but firmly closing the slack in the center of the circle. Be careful not to pull too tight, as this can break the yarn.

Try different yarns and hook sizes for different size and feel doilies. Original pattern uses size L hook, giving the finished project a softer feel with the loosely crocheted stitches. The smaller your hook, the stiffer and smaller your finished project will be.

Please email if you have questions, would like to share, or for any reason.

Printable pattern is available here on Google Docs as well as available for purchase in Doily Designs Etsy shop.

Below are some color ideas from doilies that I have made through the years. We would love to see your creations! If you are a member on Ravelry, please share at Mint Chocolate Chip Mandala Doily. If you are not already a member, it is easy to join and a wonderful resource for crochet and knitting.

Chocolate Chip Mandala Doily made with Red Heart 'Cafe Latte', Hobby Lobby, 'I love this yarn', Ivory, and Brown