Thursday, 17 February 2011

Folksy Friday 18/2/2011 - Pack a Poncho!

In warmer weather I often wear a poncho which I made several years ago when I was expecting my first child, they are great to wear during pregnancy to keep warm.

Ponchos were originally created by the ancient people of the Andes and designed to be worn as an outer garment to keep warm and if made from waterproof material can also keep you dry.

They come in all sorts of colours and patterns and are worn all over the world.

They can be made from all kinds of fabrics but are mostly made from wool and are either woven, knitted or crocheted.

Here is a photo of my poncho which I have been wearing over the past 7 and a bit years.  It is made from a cream coloured sparkly aran yarn with a central cable back and front with the rest being made from moss/seed stitch.


Here are some wonderful ponchos that are made by other Folksy sellers.

Nithria Crochet Candyfloss
Poppy Seeds MrsGKnits
CraftsgardenFashion Couture

Green Dragon Poncho by Nithria Crochet
Shades of Grey Poncho by Candyfloss
Crocheted Mini Poncho with Loop Flowers by Poppy Seeds
Big Purple Softie Kid's Poncho OOAK by MrsGKnits
Plus Size Poncho in Warm Orange and Brown by Craftsgarden
Grey Red Black Plaid Twill Poncho by Fashion Couture

7 comments:

  1. As Vince Noir in the Mighty Boosh said "It's impossible to be unhappy in a poncho"!!!

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  2. I love the colour of the first poncho. Beautiful!

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  3. Poncho's get my vote! They are all fab :o)

    Thanks for joining in the blog hop x

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  4. Love this post. Gorgeous poncho fashion couture.

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  5. Thanks for my feature. They all look fantastic.

    Wenona

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