Last week I crocheted Clare a poncho.  Then on my way to work and home again I crocheted her a hat.  I love the train/tram commute!

The poncho pattern is a free one available here (Ravelry link).  I used Spotlight Yarn Bee bamboo ribbon with a 6.5mm hook, and added a chain drawstring around the neckline and a flower.  I did modify the pattern a bit to start off with 64 fsc rather than a chain of 112 stitches.

Clare had been having a playdate at a friend’s place before these photos were taken – her cheeks do look much rosier than usual since they were putting on makeup for “rock fashion parade”. I finished the poncho off with a shell edging rather than a fringe, and used the same shell edging to finish off the hat – you can find the hat pattern here – it’s the Lacy Shell hat.