The crochet poncho and a bluebird

I think this is the best crochet project I've ever made. A close second is the Lost Souls Shawl that I made for my friend. Lost Souls stressed me a little but this one was a joy to make from the first stitch. I think that the crochet pattern is really beautiful and it has the look of knit stitches. The stitch is the waistcoat stitch and it was a new one to me. The way it's made looks very much like a knit stitch but it's thicker, of course, due to the nature of crochet.

​The pattern is the Enchanted Crochet Poncho by Brianna K Designs. the pattern is made with a bulky yarn so I had to make some adjustments to make it with a DK weight yarn. I made more neckline rows to get the neckline size I needed and then used the instructions for an extra large size to add more stitches right at the beginning. That worked out perfectly. After a couple of rows of shells, it's easy to keep up with the pattern. I had to do 3 more sets of full shells (2 pattern repeats for each big shell) for my version to get it to the length. 

The yarn I used is Mirason USUN and it's 92% cotton and 8% polyamide. I really like this yarn a lot. I don't think it's actually made anymore but there are some yarn stores online that have a little in stock. I used an I hook.
​

I just love the look if this pattern. Brianna has also developed a tote bag pattern using this same stitch pattern.

I don't know if or when I might wear this. I don't really go out to social events very often. But if I get a chance, I'll have it ready! This photo will give you an idea of the length on my short frame. It's doesn't look great with a t-shirt, that's for sure.
​

If you have stayed with the post this long, here's your reward. Mama Bluebird is sitting on a clutch of 6 eggs this year.