Ponchos to Knit - by Denise Samson (Paperback)

About the Book

"Originally published in Norwegian as Poncho, A2016"--Title page verso.

Book Synopsis

A poncho collection you won't want to miss! These simple garments are all the rage, and for good reason. Ponchos can be fine or heavy, with or without fringe, neutral or patterned, warm outer attire or perfect for a party. There are endless ways to shape them, style them, and wear them-their versatility is impossible to deny.

Now handcrafting expert Denise Samson, author of The Cable Knitter's Guide, has brought together her favorite poncho variations, along with the techniques that make them stand out from the crowd. Inside you'll find striking knitwear designs from some of the finest Norwegian yarn producers alongside Samson's own original patterns, plus four fabulous crochet projects.

Ponchos to Knit features a wide variety of looks and silhouettes-elegant classics, cozy with cables, chic and striped-and includes a stunning selection of shawls and other fine accessories, such as matching hats, headbands, and wrist warmers.

Review Quotes

Today, a poncho is not just a poncho, worn by 1970s hippies as fair and foul weather coverings. As Oslo based knitter and author Samson (The Cable Knitter's Guide, 2017) demonstrates, it's a multipurpose garment, serving as a shawl, sweater, neck warmer, even glamorous accessory. So her 40-plus designs include not only the over-the-head version but also accompanying accessories—scarves, headbands, boot toppers. Though billed as both classic and contemporary in design, styles lean toward the traditional–cables, stripes, Fair Isle, and the like–with muted colors the norm. There is something for everyone, ranging from novice to experienced (even though level of difficulty is not indicated); each includes at least one color photograph of the finished garment in addition to good instructions. The beginning introduces knitters (and crocheters, too) to the different poncho shapes and features abbreviations, important to distinguish in this age of transatlantic patterns (UK and U.S. --Booklist, August 2017

About the Author

Denise Samson is an author, translator, and designer. She has had patterns published in Norwegian magazines and has taught various knitting and crochet classes.