I first found it on the Berroco Free Pattern Pages, and knew right away I HAD to make it!
I used the Hayfield DK w/Wool that I carry in my yarn shop, and it worked beautifully!
However, I did find that the way the original pattern is written to be confusing and frustrating, so I set about making it more clear and understandable. Beautiful patterns shouldn't be scary :)
Here is the pattern as I edited it Suzi's Edit of the Lisbon Poncho
The texture of the pattern is beautiful, and I can see myself making this pattern again, using my edited version of course.
Don't be afraid to play with patterns that others have written. Much like cooking recipes, they are wonderful starting points for more amazing creativity! I started the pattern again by making a flat, solid, circle with crochet thread that had the correct number of starting stitches. Worked the pattern as usual, only in thread ... and VIOLA ... an adorable draw-string pouch! It could be made deeper by working the rows that create the body one extra time
Exploring texture and technique leads to ...
Living Well,
Love SuziQue
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