Cusp Poncho by Olga Buraya-Kafelian for Brooklyn Tweed in Shelter / Capsule Fall 2015

Ok, there are a LOT of photos in this post, so feel free to click away whenever you've had enough.  I'm including a lot of photos because this is such a unique design and before I knit it, I wanted to see as many pics as possible, so maybe there are others out there feeling the same way.

 Anyway, this is the Cusp Poncho by Oga Buraya-Kafelian, aka Olgajazzy.  It is included in Brooklyn Tweed's first printed book, Capsule.  I used the recommended yarn, Brooklyn Tweed's Shelter, in the Woodsmoke color.

This is basically two big hexagons with slits in the front for armholes.

 I didn't re-block after knitting on the bottom ribbing (bad Jenny!) so that's why it is curling in at the hem.

 This is just so fun and unique, and I agree with the pattern description that it is surprisingly flattering.  Above, I'm sticking out my elbows to show the strong hexagon shape, but below is how it looks relaxed.

 The fabric produced with this yarn is drapey enough that it finds your curves.  I was afraid this would look like a tent, but I don't think it does.

 Some people on Ravelry have modified this for a V-neckline, but I prefer it as designed, showing off that hexagon shape.

 Here are some closer pics of the texture.

I am really pleased with how this turned out.  It felt like it took forever to knit, but well worth it!  I am wearing it over a turtleneck that I sewed eons ago.  I can't find it on my old blog to link to, but yeah, it's a brown turtleneck.

My next project from this book will either be Ebb or Apex, but I need to finish some things on the needles first!

Vogue Knitting Winter 2014 - Drop Stitch Poncho, kind of

I wasn't sure what this yarn wanted to be for a while.  At first, it started out as the Bazan Shrug by Jane Richmond, but the smooth texture of this yarn didn't make that pattern sing, so I decided on a recent Vogue Knitting magazine pattern, Drop Stitch Poncho from Winter 2014.  Sorry I can't find a link to a photo other than in Ravelry (which you have to log into), but here it is:

All was going well with mine.  I adjusted my stitches to match my gauge.  Everything was fine until I blocked it and it grew like crazy!  That's what I get for not washing my swatch.  Anyway, now I have a lovely white, chunky cowl for winter, and I'm perfectly happy with that.  :-)

Also, Martine at iMake has just started a KAL (knit along) for a super fun cowl pattern, My Favorite Things Infinity Scarf by Jill McGee.  I'm going to join in with all the odd bits of worsted weight yarn I've accumulated, but there's no telling when I'll finish this project (or when it will be cold enough to wear!)  If you want to join in the fun, join Martine's iMake group on Ravelry.