How’s that for alliteration? So, it’s October. That means the leaves are changing. The weather is getting cooler. And I’m sitting next to a 5.6 pound bag of candy I bought at Costco “for the trick-or-treaters.” (I may or may not have an Almond Joy in my mouth as I type this.)
Well, I love October. For all of the above reasons, but mostly because it marks the beginning the season where you can basically wrap yourself in a blanket and call it fashion. Not only are poncho/capelet/Snuggies/wraps comfortable, they also look pretty hip. AND they’re fun to knit! (Two cheers for patters with no sleeve seams!)
I’m really excited to knit a comfy little cloak for the winter. And there are a ton of poncho and capelet patterns on Ravelry. But I’ve had a hard time finding many that don’t have that flower-power-craft-project sort of look. I don’t think it’s too much to ask that whatever I knit shouldn’t make me look like I’m a third grader’s art project. So with that high standard in mind, here are my favorite poncho/capelet patterns I’ve found on the interwebs:
2. Rosa’s Caponcho
3. Patons Cable Capelet
4. Cranberry Capelet
(In case you’re interested in knitting along, 1-3 are free patterns. 4 costs $6.)
I’m leaning towards number 3 because it’s classic and will be pretty speedy to whip up. Plus, doesn’t it just look like a big warm yarn hug?
What do you think? Got any favorites? Cast your votes before I cast on this week!
UPDATE: Read more about which pattern you helped me choose here and here!
(I’ve linked these awesome poncho patterns up to Finding Fabulous Blog, Tatertots and Jello, Hope Studios, and Whipperberry also.)
Really tough choice, but I think I like #3. I found an incredible pattern in a magazine recently, I’ll see if I can find it and I’ll send it to you. Happy Knitting!
Yes, I’d love to see it! Maybe we can do a knit-a-long!
What no CLUB? I think it needs to be a knit-a-long club! I like 3 and 4 the best.
#1 looks a little “baby bat” like. like a baby bat whose wings aren’t quiiite fully developed yet and maybe need a little clipping….like mich’s tounge. i really love #4 (and her boots!) because to me, its a little more relaxed looking than #3. but i do agree. the yarn hug looks great. that twisty thing on the bottom is fun too. xo
Haha. You’re so right about the baby bat. Maybe that’s not such a good thing. Doesn’t sound very cozy.
I like # 2 and #4 the best. I don’t like that #1 has sleeves, nor do I like the balls on the front. I really like the simplicity of number 2. And #4 looks like something directly out of a store. I love the braid at the bottom of #3 but I can see that it might sit weird.
This will be a really fun project for you to do! I wish I was more advanced in my knitting skills. I think first, I need to master hats/ blankets.
I agree with you! #3 is definitely my favorite, hands down! I love the neck on it (I am wearing a sweater with that warm comfy-type neck right now!) and the length will be flattering with the right pair of jeans/slacks.
I like number 2 (mostly cuz it’s called a caponcho, what a good name!). And I also like number 3. The braided thing at the bottom is cool and it would be really cozy. Number 1 is out for me – not a fan of the half sleeve thing.
Emily and I are snuggled up on a sick/snow day exploring ur ever so crafty and cute blog. We like #2.
Aw, sounds so fun! I heard CO got 12″! I’m jealous. Great poncho weather!
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NUMBER 4 is GORGEOUS!
which one did you end up making?
All are cute. But have you worn a shawl before? They are pretty useless when you raise your arms or if you are holding a baby they end up around your kneck. At least that has been my experience. Maybe you have some tricks for me.
LAlcorn
Hey Lisa,
Yeah, I agree, ponchos can be a little impractical for anything other than sitting in a movie theater. Problem is, they’re just so darn cute. I ended up making number 3 and I really love it. I can still carry a purse with it and it’s fit over my prego belly nicely. Now holding a baby while wearing it, that’s a different story…