It's that time of year when it won't be long until there's a Brr in the month, as we say in Ireland.
So we want to be able to cover up to keep warm and still look cool.
There has been a cape and poncho revival and they have once again become fashionable and can add an extra layer over a top or jacket to keep us cozy and stylish over the cooler coming months.
Layer, layer layer is the key to looking good in a poncho.
Wear with skinny trousers and a crossover bag to complete the look.
Here are some glamorous ponchos worn by some glamorous people.
Olivia Palermo wearing a Burberry poncho. The black thigh high boots makes this poncho ultra glamorous.
You could recreate a very similar style using this Rowan Pattern and some aran weight/worsted wool.
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This Studio Donegal wool would work perfectly to make this poncho. It is made from 100% Irish wool, in a brilliant colour range and guaranteed to keep you cosy this winter.
This is a free pattern from Love Knitting.com
So we want to be able to cover up to keep warm and still look cool.
There has been a cape and poncho revival and they have once again become fashionable and can add an extra layer over a top or jacket to keep us cozy and stylish over the cooler coming months.
Layer, layer layer is the key to looking good in a poncho.
Wear with skinny trousers and a crossover bag to complete the look.
Here are some glamorous ponchos worn by some glamorous people.
Wear with a floppy hat and leggings. Love this look.
This Studio Donegal wool would work perfectly to make this poncho. It is made from 100% Irish wool, in a brilliant colour range and guaranteed to keep you cosy this winter.
This is a free pattern from Love Knitting.com
A poncho looks cute worn over skirt or dress .
Wear with a cowl, leggings and boots for a trendy look. This one colour ensemble makes a sophisticated statement.
This gorgeous chunky pattern, Free from Drops Design will help you get the look.
Wear a poncho with a hood for extra warmth like in this gorgeous knitted one. Worn with flared jeans it has a Boho feel.
Again the Studio Donegal Aran weight/worsted Yarn could make this knitted poncho a reality.
Here is another one like this.
Garter Stitch all the way! The simplest stitch in knitting.
Use this free Drops Design pattern with a multicolour striped sequence instead of plain, using any double knit yarn to get the look of the poncho above.
or this design from Rowan yarns, taken from their Kidsilk Haze Trio Collection.
Instagram poncho favourite!
Bo-M, my favourite poncho website, have a great selection with a real boho vibe.
Here is a sample of some of their styles.
Bo-M Designs to inspire.
So use these gorgeous ponchos for inspiration and design your own version from the free patterns available on various blogs and sites.
Candaces Closet on Etsy has some amazing crochet poncho patterns for sale to help you achieve that Bo-M look. Love these.
Thinking about warming up for the cooler days ahead,why not try to make one yourself.
Drops Design have a great range of free poncho patterns. Here are some of them.
This crochet pattern would look and feel warmer made up in a double knit/sport weight yarn instead of the cotton used here. Use your imagination to create.
This Crochet pattern is FREE from Drops Design again, they have a huge range of free Patterns.
Just add some fringing , some colour and you could have a design like this fab BO-M one.
or try this one from Drops using a heavier wool yarn instead of the cotton used here.
Looking Glam in a Poncho!
This outfit looks so glamorous, current and comfortable with the glitzy high heels and ripped jeans.
Fearne Cotton braves the cold in a white and black graphic design.
Not unlike this free pattern again from Drops Design
I hope there is enough inspiration here to tempt you to get your needles and yarn out and make something for yourself. Look stylish this winter in a poncho made by you, let your imagination go wild.
Till next time, have fun making.
