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3D Poncho!

Well, I got so excited about my first day at work, and wedding things that as a result I got a migraine, and I think what put the cap on it was the fact that I was determined to start a flowery poncho, not very easy with one's eyes closed but anyway, I managed the first three rows using a very large hook, I think about 10mm, and some karabella yarn which is like a tape, its's much closer to the guage, however it is slightly three dimensional, although I love it! It shouldn't take much time to finish it, especially now that I have my eyes back again; thanks to neurofen!
Then to finish the lacey top which I am looking forward to again, and spin and dye some more wool for the orange tank.

A little book of yummyness

Due to my love of crochet I purchased a fabulous little book with loads of scrummmy crochet stitches in. It's really easy to understand as well, and I have done some samples which I have previously tried and they didn't work but this time they seemed really easy!
I can't find the amazon link, but i'll add it to my books typelist when I do.

Glad my mum couldn't crochet when i was a kid.

Take a look at this link I can't remember where it came from, but there are loads of poncho's, some of them are a bit dodgy, however there are a couple which I actually quite like. Take a look and I hope there is plenty of LOL's.

So much for having a practice!

I decided to have a little practice over the weekend of the mini poncho, because I've never followed a crochet pattern before and thought it would take me an age to work it out. But I have to say I have nearly finished it!!
I used my Noro silk garden, which to be honest probably wasn't the best choice because its has a mind of its own and my crochet isn't the most consistent yet, but as the poncho developed it gets better and better. I wasn't sure which needle to use, although vera told me 5.5, I couldn't remember whether that was british, Us or mm!! I eventually found a gauge which was roughly right, and it does fit nicely. You can't distinguish the flowers very well because the colour stripes through them. However I will put a picture on tommorow, because I am determinied to finish it today- it's so lovely I can't tell you!!
By the way, its a cheap thing to make, as it only used about 2.5 balls of yarn!! I now have more of a idea of what to choose for the crochet along!!
We brought the rest of the suits etc at the weekend, everything is pretty much sorted and we still have nine weeks to go! Therefore I am just excited and not stressed, I know this because I dreamt about crocheting last night!