Sweaters, Capes And Ponchos

Isn't this absolutely lovely?

I just ordered this in this spicy mustard color. I knew i wanted something and have been looking at capes and ponchos for a few days....I liked a few things, and asked Stan...what do you like in a poncho for me?. He said one with a hood....so i did not buy the light brown shorter cashmere one I was looking at, as it did not have a hood....I was not sure what color or style I wanted , and then I saw this, and it hit me. That is it! in that color!
I used to have an off white ivory colored sweater coat with dramatic sleeves, so it was borderline poncho and cape style, I loved that thing and wore it with everything and everywhere. I wore it out, though....
I have not had anything like it since.....and think I will wear this out next......Sometimes I just don't know exactly what i want until i see it....

i adore this photo also....

What are your favorite knitted things?

 

I really want a cape or cloak of some sort this year, but I don't know if it will be worth the money. Last year it didn't really get below 60 until January and warmed up again in March.

But I really like them!

 

Anything oversized, frumpy even. Mostly cardigans.
I love scarves too. I was thinking about knitting one myself this autumn.

 

Not sure this counts but I love Baja Jackets...I had one 20 years ago when I was a college student but can't find it now. I've dropped a few hints to my sister-in-law, so maybe Santa will bring me one this Christmas.

 

LOL

 

I am hoping it will be colder this fall and winter than last year...but, I will wear this when it is....

 

If I could knit something like this, i would have, but I can only knit straight scarves or slippers...i like the way the stitching changes in this poncho. Stan does not care for the big pom pom balls on it, but I think they are whimsical, so he will have to get used to them. At least he likes the color.....
I love oversized things, too. I cannot stand anything cutting off my circulation.....

 

That's nice. i hope Santa brings you one!

 

lol, I just thought of something...my cats are going to think I am a big cat toy with that on and the pom poms hanging down, and they will be latching onto me every time I put this on....You should see what they do when i try to tie my shoes...It takes several attempts....

 

if i were tall and skinny id buy one like eastwood always wore in the old movies

but for now im tall and fat so it just doesnt work

 

How difficult can it be to knit something like this...





I want a neutral color.

 

Shouldn't be too hard. The last two pictures are just plain knit with thick yarn. The first one is more complicated, maybe intermediate level knitting.