the blue blog archives: I must be loopy

Hey, it's the paris loop poncho! We had a little cool spell last week and as my hands were getting tired of cotton on tiny needles anyway, I started looking around in the unfinished projects basket for something woolly in a slightly larger gauge. And there was paris loop, almost done, just waiting for the cool weather for its grand finale.

This project was so quick to make. It really only took four days to knit (two in June and two in August). The yarn is way weird, but neat (those loops happen all on their own) and very easy to work with. The pattern could not be simpler, or cleverer. And although the thing looks like some sort of furry monster muppet while on the needles, once you slip it on, it's so cool. And look, if it weren't so loopy and open (read, naked!), it'd even make a funky skirt!

posted by alison at 12:09 am | in ponch-o-long

Comments

I didn't think I was a big poncho fan, but after seeing how nicely yours turned out (it looks beautiful on you) I may have to change my mind.
With the skirt it looks like such a perfect fall outfit. Fall in New England. Ahhhhhhh......

Posted by: Anna M at August 11, 2004 1:42 AM

That is so cool and funk-AY. If that were mine, I'd be wearing it ragged come fall. Very nice, Alison!

Posted by: Becky at August 11, 2004 2:08 AM

oh, it looks great! love the look of the texture and you look wonderful in it!

Posted by: froggy at August 11, 2004 5:21 AM

Isn't that just adorable? I too am making a poncho but the longer version using brown sheep yarn. Mine has a cable down the front and down the back. Yup, this N.E. heat is not inspiring for winter projects. Your poncho needs to go out to a nice restaurant now. (hint).Thanks for posting your knitting. It's very inspiring.

Donna
Holden, Ma

Posted by: Donna at August 11, 2004 6:51 AM

Wow! that is really cool looking. It's very attractive on you as a skirt. How about a slip underneath. It fits you great! What pattern is that? :)

Posted by: Eilene at August 11, 2004 8:15 AM

Fabulous.

Posted by: Jennifer at August 11, 2004 8:37 AM

Me likey too! Very cute.

Posted by: monica at August 11, 2004 8:38 AM

It's adorable! Damn it, I was gearing up to do one with stash yarn, but the Cicco looks so dang good...

Posted by: Mindy at August 11, 2004 9:24 AM

oh, it is so cute! And I actually like it as a skirt.

Posted by: Jackie at August 11, 2004 9:31 AM

That's beautiful, Alison! It looks great as a poncho and a skirt! That yarn intrigues me...

Posted by: carrie at August 11, 2004 9:33 AM

Woo! very nice!!

Posted by: Leigh at August 11, 2004 9:33 AM

How adorable!! Sew a thin slippy thing to but under for a skirt. Love how you are daring enough to make it.

Posted by: Cindy at August 11, 2004 9:38 AM

lovely!
can you post the pattern and yarn you used?
i'm inspired.

Posted by: iris at August 11, 2004 9:58 AM

Looks great! And isn't it fun wearing ponchos as skirts?

Posted by: Amy at August 11, 2004 10:09 AM

Put a brightly colored slip under there and wear it as a skirt! That looks awesome! What a fun pattern that is.

Posted by: jenn at August 11, 2004 10:14 AM

I've linked to the free Magknits pattern in the post. Check out this post for a close-up and link to the yarn. :)

Posted by: alison at August 11, 2004 11:08 AM

Neat-o! With my new trend in accessories knitting and the promise of a quick project for fall, I just ordered some Cicco. A napping baby and a bunch of knitting blogs leads me to shopping, I guess. :)

Posted by: Brynne at August 11, 2004 11:19 AM

Very cool.

Posted by: LauraA at August 11, 2004 11:30 AM

no way is that poncho versatile enough for a skirt! fantastic!

Posted by: joy at August 11, 2004 11:58 AM

That's a pretty poncho! I love it as a skirt too.

Posted by: Clara at August 11, 2004 12:23 PM

I actually like it as a skirt more. You can carry it off because you are thin. Maybe with some tights and a fitted turtleneck.

Posted by: Georgina at August 11, 2004 12:43 PM

Cute poncho! Maybe you should consider knitting a skirt too...veddy cute.

Posted by: Silvia at August 11, 2004 1:14 PM

I like it as a skirt! Hey, that's what linings are for. You could even make something that is more slip-like so that you can still wear it without the lining over your shoulders! :)

Posted by: Sharlene at August 11, 2004 1:46 PM

You are a very brave (and thin) lady to put that purl stitch over your hips. It looks great on you!

Posted by: Gina at August 11, 2004 2:51 PM

I'm not a big poncho fan since Malaysian weather does not really permit unless it's potted with holes or is really light or if I'm not wearing anything under, but yours has got me a-yearning for poncho. Love the grey yarn. It looks fantastic and it can double as a skirt!

Posted by: lyn at August 11, 2004 9:35 PM

I love it, either as a poncho or a skirt! Too Cute!

Posted by: elisabeth at August 12, 2004 3:00 PM

Your Paris Loop looks wonderful! I'm also knitting this right now, but substituting for the Cicco with some thick and thin Lion Brand Woolspun. And I concur with the others- it looks great on you as a skirt!

Posted by: Jen at August 13, 2004 8:09 AM

Ooh, it came out lovely! You look marvelous.

Posted by: Jane at August 15, 2004 1:55 PM