Last month, the confluence of a gift of beautiful yarn from Barcelona, a craving for some mindless knitting, desire of a wrap-like garment that was secured on the shoulder but wasn't a big blanket thing (see my links at the end)--and a couple of long uninterrupted knitting opps all came together.
I didn't achieve ombre -you need to actually blend the changing colors to make that happen- but I'm pleased enough with my colorblocking softened by carrying a strand of laceweight merino along through three different skeins of DK weight alpaca.
Details- 3 skeins of alpaca DK weight (each approx 230 yards) and 1 skein of Anzula Wash My Lace laceweight merino. Knit on size 10.5 US needles, in a big rectangle, with a 3" border of beaded rib on each end, and a 4 stitch border on the long edges. After blocking, about 24" x 55"-ish, folded in half and sewn on one edge, leaving a 12" opening. I decided the reverse stockinette side had a more woven look so I called it the right side.
If you want to knit one, I don't think the dimensions are all that strict, nor the stitch pattern you choose. You could buy some inexpensive jersey fabric and make a mockup to see what size works for you. I just wouldn't want the knit fabric too loose, or saggy- or too dense and stiff. Go for it!
I'm not sure I have this concept entirely out of my system! Check out L'Enveloppe , Petal Capelet,
The llama II, Gale and if I can find that saved search with other not-quite-sweaters/not-quite-shawls, poncho-like garments, I'll share that too.....
PS Photos by the entry to Knit New Haven, my LYS.
Love it!! I hope you plan to bring it to Maine.
ReplyDeleteLove it - I've worn mine, which is a bit smaller, quite a bit in the changeable weather. I will call it a noncho now, since I refuse to call it a poncho, too.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love it! Really lots! I might have some yarns that would make a lovely noncho... hmmm. I just might have to swatch and see!
ReplyDeleteI love your Noncho! Fantastic shape & drape!
ReplyDeletei've been craving a similar thing, that stays on, isn't too bulky, adds a cozy layer... whatever it's called!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I love the color.
ReplyDeleteIt is fab. The add of the button is a nice touch, just a little polish. And I like the color blocking vs ombre - seems more planned.
ReplyDeleteI have a hand-loomed* noncho - the Churchmouse Easy Folded Noncho. Apparently their editor didn't catch the typo and it has ended up being referred to as the Easy Folded Poncho.
*That's what we like to call the things we whip out on my buddies flat bed knitting machine. It helps ease the sting of friends who actually hand knit those miles of stockinette.
I am quite enamored of "nonchos," generally. They add such great . . . panache . . . to any old ensemble. I have made three of the Churchmouse Easy Folded NOT-poncho (so far) -- and find them relaxing to knit and easy to wear. Yours, though? PERFECTION. The color blocking is great -- and I love the button idea. (Now I'm inspired to try another. . . )
ReplyDeleteThat is really great! I want one :-D
ReplyDeleteI knit L'Enveloppe - theoretically this winter -- but it turned out to be spring by the time I finished. I am also enjoying the Noncho concept. Yours is chic!
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