Baby/Toddler Poncho --EASY

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coming out of lurk-land Is there an adults version of this poncho?

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Here are a couple of variations of it to fit an adult:

http://www.maizehutton.com/easyponcho.html

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=24232&categoryid=32

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Oh lovely, thankyou so much!

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This is good to hear…I just finished the first rectangle for mine, measuring 9"x16" and I can’t for the life of me figure out how this is going to become a poncho. At least I know I’m on the right track.

Off to watch Amy’s video now…

:XX:

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THAT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE!!! Thank you Amy!!

:thumbsup:

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It’s really cool how it comes together, huh? :smiley: You can also adapt the same pattern for an adult sized one, by making larger rectangles. You can simply use newspaper to cut out the right size rectangles to tape together to size it for an adult, then knit your rectangles to match the size of the newspaper rectangles. You’d just need to figure out how many to cast on in order to get the necessary width (to match the paper).

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Ok, I need your help converting this to adult size. How do I do it? Do you think it would be best to try it up on my daughter and myself to see what will fit? or just make a swatch and go from there?

Thanks!

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:oops: OOPS! sorry I didn’t read of the posts before mine, got a little excited!

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Hi, I’m new to this forum… joined bc I am learning to knit. :slight_smile: I went to Hobby Lobby today and got some homespun yarn and some yarn bee yarn to make this with… I wondered, how old is your DD yarnmommy? My DD is 2.5. I’m wondering how this will work for her…

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Hi to all, Love the poncho but need help. Can we start over? I understand that there are 2 rectangles made and sewed together to make the poncho.Is this correct? How many stitches would you use for a small
4 1/2 year old granddaughter?
Thank you for all your help!
Carpe

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Here’s a photo of the purple poncho I made for my new granddaughter. I used Red Heart’s Jeweltones, which is pretty and glittery! (The yarn is discontinued, but you can find it on eBay.)

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If I were you, I would measure from the edge of her neck to the edge of her wrist, and you’ll know how wide each rectangle should be. Do a gauge swatch and figure out how many stitches per inch you knit, then cast on the number you need.

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I just finished my little poncho. :smiley: I made it for my friend’s little girl. She is about 2 1/2 year old so I made 9"x16" size. I hope it fits her. We’ll see.

I used Lion Brand Homespun “Boston Rose” yarn. For the edge, I used Bernat Boa “Love Bird” yarn. Since I’m not good at crocheting at all, I knitted the fringe about 1 inch wide (4 stitches with size 13 needles) and then sewed it to the edge of the poncho!

Here’s the picture;

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So pretty! I love that rosy color!

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That is adorable, Offita!

I am currently working on the poncho for my soon to be 5 year old niece to give as a birthday gift. I am using my students in my classroom as models to figure out how big to make.

I followed, carolina red’s advice and measured from neck to wrist. The width of my rectangle is about 14 inches. I haven’t gotten very far yet on the length.

My work in progress

I am using Lion Brand Yarn Color Waves in Mai Tai. Size 9 needles.

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Can someone tell me what you would do (ie: how many stitches/ and length) for a 4.5 month old baby girl? I have attempted a baby sweater and poncho from another site and both have turned out right according to the pattern but no way is it going to fit the baby.

I also would like to know if I can do stocking stitch (pearl/knit) instead of garter stitch the entire poncho.

Thanks

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Hi Everyone,
I’m new to this group and to knitting. It’s been a great learning experience and now I have something to help with stress. YEA! :happydance:
I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the gauge is for the toddler poncho. I don’t have any lion brand homespun, but I have tons of read heart wortsed weight. Will this make a big difference? :??
Thanks,
Alae

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Very pretty!

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You could always make another one with smaller needles or larger needles or change to a thicker or thinner yarn. That would make it a different size. :wink:

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Yeah, it will make a difference, but not huge. The red heart yarn is worsted, and the homespun is bulky. The red heart yarn would make a smaller poncho. You could follow directions for a larger size, and it might work out just right! Good luck!