Poncho Capelet

It's crocheted in a beautiful 1 ply hand dyed wool I traded for. I wanted to use the yarn for myself but I can't wear wool against my skin. A large neck opening was in order so I can wear a long sleeved, high necked shirt underneath without wool irritation. I love it!

(rose added later)

The shop with the yarn: yarnmonkeyproduction

Always Had Handmade

(Amy and Me)

After yesterdays post I started thinking about all the capes and ponchos my grandmom made us. Beautiful capes and crocheted ponchos often with matching dresses every Easter. 

Add that to all the doll clothes she made us.

Going through pictures I found that we were often dressed in homemade clothes. These were from both sides of my family.  From dad's mom were the sewn and crocheted items and from my mom's side knitted items. It's no wonder I love these hand crafts so much!

(Knit vests, sorry Amy I didn't want to look silly by myself!)

Thanks for making me think about all this Joanne, I hadn't realized how much work had gone into dressing us. 

Rectangle Poncho