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Ponchos +
by Charlene Shafer
Ponchos are so easy to
knit and fun to wear. Simple shaping, or no shaping at all makes fast
projects for you or for gifts. They can be
worn for warmth or as an accessory. I have included a few different versions
to fit your many needs. Have fun with them.
Ponchos included are
Poncho with Turtle Neck, 5 Panel Cape, One Piece Poncho, Lace Poncho, Ribs &
Cables Poncho, Swirl Cape, Tuck Poncho, and One Piece Short Cape.
0174
- Raglans
by Charlene Shafer
Today we are going back to
a more fitted look. Most of us won't go all the way back to the tighter
fitting garments, but we would like a little shape to them.
Raglans seem to be just
the answer. There is
still enough room to be comfortable and the raglan shaping gives a little
more fit. This also gets rid of the extra bulk under the arms that the drop
shoulder created.
This pattern differs from
those in the 60's and 70's, because there is more room in the bust/chest
area. The sleeve has a dart at the top that gives the shoulder more shape
and the upper sleeve a little more room. The top armhole shaping is a
modified curve not a straight line. The armhole looks straight, but
decreases more at the under arm and toward the neck with fewer decreases in
the center, to give a better fit.
Knit this sweater just as
the instructions state for a very well fitting and great looking sweater, or
use decorative decreases to give a designer look to your sweater. Either
way, you will get lots of compliments.
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