I’ve been wanting to make this pattern becsuse, well heck it’s like it was named for me! And I’ve been wanting a lacy summer poncho. Then I thought - why not combine the two! Also I don’t have much yarn so this should be a little more yarn-economical. I’m calling it a “poncholette” because it will likely be on the small side due to one one skein. And because that rhymes with “Juliette” and that amuses me greatly ;)

April 29
To make a poncho instead of a shawl I am eliminating part 1, & starting with part 2 at round 12. I am making two corners for a trapezoid shape. I am doing FSC to begin my neck edge, 120 st start with 20 shells. We’ll see how far I get with my yarn!

April 30
At chart row 19 (my row 8) I’ve decided to do 6 chains between clusters, as it is getting a little tight.

On chart row 24, it was too tight just at the bottom edge when I tried it on. I will rip out row 24 & do 7 chains in lieu of 6 for the shell spaces. Really hope I have enough yarn to do three rounds of shells. 4 would be better but I highly doubt that is possible. Then I plan to block the ever-living heck out of it!

May 1
Happy May Day!! Finished 3rd row of big shells. Love how it looks, just like I wanted! I wonder if I have enough yarn for a 4th row….it will be close I think. I will try & see what happens I guess!

Well…done!!
I had enough yarn to do all but the last three shells of the final (5th) shell row! After styling it several ways, I totally think I can live with it like this. I’m so happy to have (most of) the 5th row! It looks fabulous, just what I wanted. Grabbed a few quick selfies, hope I can get some good pics soon tho!