Knit & Crochet Ponchos, Wraps, Capes & Shrugs!

Knitters and crocheters alike are embracing the free-flowing, shoulder-wraped styles of ponchos, shawls, shrugs, capes, and cloaks. This collection of 15 original patterns from a notable array of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580176216
• ISBN13: 9781580176217
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Storey Books
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.8" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Love those ponchos!

I purchased this book because a friend of mine had it and it contains about 3 designs that I want to make. The cover photo doesn't do it justice, because the designs inside are much more wearable for various body types than the one selected for the cover. Can't wait to make the lovely one featured in brown in the book. I would definitely recommend this book for someone looking for some designs that will look good for many years to come.

Projects vary greatly in difficulty level so as to appeal to all types of users

There are so many books covering crochet and knitting and that could be hard to see the need for yet another: a new book would have to incorporate a lot of appeal, from a zany cover to original patterns - and KNIT & CROCHET PONCHOS, WRAPS, CAPES & SHRUGS does just this. Projects vary greatly in difficulty level so as to appeal to all types of users, use the latest novelty yarns as well as classics, and provide a wide range of styles. A hardcover with odd-cut edges and bright cover grabs the eye, while lovely photos of completed projects accompanies clear step-by-step designs for added attraction. It not only 'shows' well: it holds curb appeal and an 'easy use' format which is most inviting. Diane C. Donovan, Editor California Bookwatch

maid Marian

How can I resist knitting a cape with my name on it? Buying this book sight unseen, I was really delighted when it came. However, I am not an enthusiast of the way the instructions are presented. It doesn't work when the patterns get harder. Some of the patterns as the aran poncho become extremely complicated and you have to look on several pages while doing it. The Upcountry poncho (knitted) is another lovely one. I also want to use my Kureyon yarn in the Rainbow poncho. I like several of the crochet items too: the golden mesh wrap and the coral capelet. The book is a small gem recommended for everyone but the beginner.

Variety is the spice of life

I am so impressed with the patterns packed into this book, there is certainly something for everyone no matter what your taste in here. You just have to see the "Maid Marian Cloak", and one of my favorites is the crocheted "Cinderella Cape". I love the layout of the book, the schematics are very clear, and I myself really like the way the different sizes are presented....very easy to follow. As a bonus you do get a "leggings" and some "Gauntlets" in here that of course you can make probably to match just about any of the patterns.

Edie Eckman Proves there *are* still more ponchos and wraps to make!

This is a great little collection which includes designs by Lorna Miser, Gwen-Blakley Kinsler, Jill Wilcott and more. It's a well-designed book with lots of photos and clear instructions, charts and technique tips. There's a comprehensive index, and an appendix about how to find the yarn in the book. Oh, and crocheters will be happy to know that not only is the cover pattern crocheted, but there's lots of crochet in the book as well. I do wish that real models rather than mannequins had been wearing the garments in the photos. One other great feature is that some of the garments are actually shown twice in two different yarns. Jill Willcot has my favorite knit pattern in the book--it's barely a capelet--more like a cowl-neck that just happens to fall past the shoulders. It's a beautiful, modern design done in fall colors and it looks fun and easy to make. Kathleen Power Johnson has a shrug that uses a cool, unusual stitch pattern--it's a vertical zig-zag done using a crossed stitch pattern that gives great dimension to the piece.