Ophelia Talks about CROCHETING A PONCHO IN A WEEKEND

[@SusiesStitches]

LOVE LOVE The trick to put chain on back of hook so it doesnt twist never seen this before! Thank you!

[@OpheliaTalks]

You are so welcome! Anja x

[@jodieyacoub5572]

How many rounds did you do for the Afghan?

[@hgpate572]

It took me a bit (a few unravels and resets😉) to get the hang of the single crochets and making sure I had the correct 80 stitches, etc...but as you advised, once the neck is properly made, it's smooth sailing. Your tutorial is very thorough and easy to follow, and I appreciate the work you put into sharing your expertise and patterns.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Wonderful hgpate572! So glad you got the hang of it in the end, enjoy your crochet, Anja x

[@haileywinter1986]

I made a poncho, like you said, in a weekend! It only took me the Saturday and Sunday. I made mine inspired by mint chocolate chip ice cream :) the neck is a dark brown, then 5 rows I switched to a light brown, 5 more rows switched to a cream with speckled brown, 5 more rows then to a light/mint green, and then to finish it off I used a dark green. Your tutorial is very easy to follow, and I appreciate you giving your pattern to everyone for use. Many of creations can come out of this!

[@OpheliaTalks]

Sounds great Hailey! Anja x

[@Mira1586]

sounds delicious 🤤😂❤

[@faridamuzaffar6437]

The best poncho tutorial...stay Blessed and loved 😍

[@debbiesweeney5929]

Wow! Such a fun poncho! I love making granny squares. I will have to give this a go!! Thank you!

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks Debbie, l hope you enjoy the project, Anja x

[@debbiesweeney5929]

@@OpheliaTalks I started a poncho today! So excited! I am going to use up some scrap yarn I have. Thanks for the perfect tutorial to get me started!

[@juliez1539]

Thanks for this video! I’ve wanted to make a poncho like this for years - and with your very good instructions, I made 2 of them! I love them!

[@marycornwell9866]

Thank you! The way you do the chain so it’s not twisted is awesome! I always struggle with following it down to slip stitch a ring. I will be doing this on my next project.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Wonderful l can give you a useful tip Mary, enjoy and thank you, Anja x

[@jewelwhitlam1006]

loved to finally see a crotchet video that shows step by step as I cant read patterns ty for sharing loved it

[@missfrogyyy]

Thanks so much my mum always wanted to make me one put got out of crochet so I am glad to make this and show my mum I finished her project

[@OpheliaTalks]

Wonderful missfroggyyy! Thank you, Anja x

[@donnawiesner9382]

I am making one for each of my granddaughters. Thank you!

[@santwannabhattacharjee2598]

I loved this beautiful design and also you my daughter.Your teaching process is too much helpful to learn.Thank you.God bless you.

[@amypie7178]

That's an excellent tip about getting a straight row, it worked a treat, thanks heaps.

[@poodlegirl55]

A very clever way of not getting your chain twisted. Great tutorial and you have a lovely voice and lovely hands.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you for your comment I really appreciate it! xxx

[@angelamidia2246]

HAHAHAHAHA. OH DEAR

[@lukemiller7370]

RIGHT!!! I have tried like 4 or 5 different poncho patterns that start the same way and I kept ending up with it twisted, it was driving me nuts!! I will be using this technique every time now!

[@sarita8990]

wow this looks easy am going to try and made a poncho , i always wanted to learn how to make one , thanks for sharing.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Go for it Sara, I'm sure you can do it, it really is easy, but take your time, and most of all, enjoy it, Anja x

[@nancymassie9735]

LOVE this pattern. Your instructions are so clear. It makes it so easy. Thank you for sharing.

[@janicereed5660]

I love this poncho! Thanks for step by step instructions! It turned out beautiful!

[@OpheliaTalks]

You are so welcome! If you are on Facebook show us your poncho in our group, Ophelia talks crochet. We are also on Instagram, Twitter X and Tik tok! Anja x

[@janicereed5660]

I am still working on it but this is what I have done so far and I love it!

[@altamont1873]

I'm a beginner, had my doubts, especially using the Lion brand Astro-something yarn. But I followed the instructions, rewound lots of times and ripped out many times, too. Patience held and now I am half way done! I love it! Thank you for your tutorial! ❤❤❤

[@OpheliaTalks]

Great job! Thank you for watching Altamont 1 ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@sandrasheets9185]

You are easy to follow. Very good tutorial. I will definitely be looking for more. Thank you for your hard work. I love the "pause the video "....

[@OpheliaTalks]

You are so welcome! Anja x

[@Anand-ke5md]

Thanks for your beautiful tutorial, dear , Ophelia! I loved your poncho!

[@justakoat8886]

Thank you for the easy to follow video, I am making this poncho for my grandmother and I think she is going to love it! :)

[@OpheliaTalks]

Wonderful! Enjoy your crochet time, Anja x

[@valerietown2561]

I made my poncho with this Pattern and close to the same colors. I love it and have started another one for a gift. And two more people that wanted me to write out the pattern so I am passing it on and I thank you so much. I have subscribed to your channel now and keep up with more of your projects thanks again Valerie Town

[@OpheliaTalks]

You’re welcome Valerie, thank you Anja x 😊

[@silvanaivandic4384]

How do you change colours?

[@suebaddeley2974]

So easy to follow, thankyou so much, tried many times before (and failed), with your instructions I am now making my second poncho, THANKYOU x

[@OpheliaTalks]

you see when I started crocheting I failed so many times. But by trying and trying and not giving up you can do more than you think. Well done you. I am so proud of you not giving up! AMAZING!!

[@marilynwilliams7727]

Piece of cake after the first two rows! Thank you ANJA for another great project! JAM JAR in less than an hour!

[@iamtribeni]

Your tutorial is the best on youtube! My mom has made two lines for me following this tutorial and I'll crochet the next lines to make a poncho for me. 😊 Thank you for teaching so well!

[@OpheliaTalks]

You're welcome Tribeni, and thank you for watching, Anja x

[@mrtvisor]

My favorite tutorial because you give me hope that I can finish in a weekend. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@OpheliaTalks]

You’re welcome 😊 Enjoy the journey Anja x

[@nuriecarelse4531]

Thank you once again for this tutorial..this is definitely my go to poncho pattern. I have so far made 4 for myself in different colors and 2 for my niece's daughter..😊🌻😊

[@doriluz6627]

Thank you very much for your clear and helpful instructions. Really glad to have found your video after trawling through lots of patterns. I found it really easy to follow and have just finished my first poncho, in three days as well, and just in time for the cold weather setting in. I used a different yarn, made it a bit longer and added a scalloped border. Great for snuggling up in. Will definitely do another one.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Wow, that is awesome! Have you joined out FB group yet? Please follow this link and ask to join after answering a few questions and post some photo's of your amazing work. here is the link: facebook.com/groups/opheliatalkscrochet Thank you for watching Doriluz ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@angelamidia2246]

FINALLY AN EASY TUTORIAL I WILL DEFINITELY MAKE IT

[@bobbybroere9091]

Thank you very much for this video. I'll finally understand how to crochet a poncho. Greetz from Holland.

[@Maria_Konsta]

One the best poncho tutorials!I have almost finish it!!Thank you Ophelia for the lovely tutorial.❤❤❤

[@OpheliaTalks]

That's great news Maria, well done, thank you, Anja x

[@mariefoley846]

Thank you for the fantastic video and pattern! I have made several ponchos using both. I adapted the pattern to use two strands of yarn.

[@mariamendez1961]

Thank you for teaching us to do this nice poncho!!, God bless you!!

[@shrabanipande3427]

Excellent teaching guide. I have just finished my Panchu. Thank you.❤

[@vanetzamenjivar6851]

Thank you for your tutorial . God bless you and your family

[@OpheliaTalks]

You are so welcome! Anja x

[@Miyanlovee]

Ahhh thank you. Thank you for being straight forward with how to make the neck opening.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thanks for watching my video Miyan love and keep crocheting. Anja xxx💕🌈💕

[@ethelmelville8110]

Thankyou for your very detailed video I can see how it is so important that you get the foundation rows correctly. As I have arthritic fingers I did the foundation chain in the 5:5 hook then I have used a 4mm hook to do the next step as I have a small head.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching Ethel Melville ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@DragonflyLadyNB]

Best tutorial ever! Details are excellent and your camera angle is perfect! Thank you so much!!!

[@OpheliaTalks]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching Lorraine Coulombe ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@karleedu]

I've been looking at so many poncho videos and found that most of them are too intricate for my first one. I've been crocheting for as long as I can remember (I'm 75!) and I thought I could do just about any pattern till I tried to make a poncho. Yours was the ticket!!! I'm starting this on Thursday, and with the cooperation of my cat, I hope I can finish it by Sunday! Thank you!

[@OpheliaTalks]

Wonderful! So glad my tutorial is helpful, I do have a few more ponchos on my channel once you have mastered this one! Anja x

[@karleedu]

@@OpheliaTalks I saw one that I'm really interested in. I think it's call castle shell? Thank you again!

[@patriciamuller7560]

I've been enjoying your drawstring bags and this poncho, thank you! For children's sizes try decreasing initial chain stitches by 10 Adult 80, small adult 70, children 60, 50, etc.

[@markmullinsii7026]

if you change the chain count how do you know where the corners go?

[@patriciamuller7560]

Mark Mullins II Take the count of stitches minus 2 for each corner (say 70 - 2= 68) then divide remaining stitches in half for each side (68 / 2 = 34) so 34 stitches between two corners.

[@altamont1873]

@@patriciamuller7560 Thank you! That helps!❤❤❤

[@bellemusecore]

@@patriciamuller7560 do you skip the same amount of stitches between clusters?

[@patriciamuller7560]

@@bellemusecore your starting chain size determines the number of clusters to make

[@lornarandall1725]

I think this was very easy I went on a lot of The other channels and they do it so quick and you just can’t get it I’ve been doing crocheting all my life.. I had a very nasty attack of septicaemia and when is in hospital for a very long time on life-support and now I have brain damage some say I brain-damaged before but that’s the funny side. But I .even got this it was really good and she was very easy she speaks very good English not double Dutch so I give it a thumbs up 1000 times

[@OpheliaTalks]

Oh Lorna....thank you, please enjoy your crochet journey with me, Anja x

[@aliceroibal3327]

I love this you tube on crocheting a poncho.thank you

[@OpheliaTalks]

You're welcome and thank you Alice, Anja x

[@riffatahmad1109]

Hi very nice and very easy you have explained really well because I wanted to make a poncho for a very long time but the start of the poncho was always difficult for me thank you you made easier for me 😋

[@helengray7703]

Thank you So Much for your Very Easy to follow instructions for this Poncho. I did manage to complete this in 5 days for my Granddaughter.She was so delighted with my garment,that I decided to make another one for her.Unfortunately because I had like a previous follower,I went into another saved Poncho.So after the neck 3 rows.I was completely lost,so had to rip it all out.So have spent quite a few hours here today to get my Poncho up and running. You explain it more easily than a lot of tutorials I have been into.I was always a knitter in my younger years.Have only took this up with this Pandemic. I learned how to do Rainbows.Was so uplifting for me and has fair put in my lockdown time. But then it was.....What else can I do to put in my time.So my Granddaughter suggested a Poncho. Very Chuffed with my Achievement...I then decided I would like to try a Cardigan for myself...I have been in to U tube and have tried and ripped out 5 times now.So thus the reason for another Poncho.But decided to look into your feedback!!!!Couldn’t believe that you also had a Cardigan.So will be looking more into what you have put out there. Thanks Again🙏Very Much Appreciated.👏You are helping a whole lot of people out here to put in our Lockdown,by helping us to be able to crochet where before we never thought it was possible.So again “THANK YOU”🙏🌈❤️

[@MichelleJones-kf8qt]

Thank you for this video. This is the video I followed to make my first ever 'wearable' and now I've made 3 in total (all gifts)

[@maricresmaemoreno9929]

Lovely, thank you for sharing im so amazed you teach in an easy way.

[@trishbresolin8212]

Your tip for not twisting at the beginning is brilliant! I'd love to make this beautiful poncho for the upcoming fall 😍

[@emilymader3478]

I agree. This is an awesome trick I didn’t know about!

[@bellemusecore]

Right? made it so easy :)

[@berthaz2583]

Thank you for this tutorial. Appreciate the tip on keeping the chains straight. 🌷

[@aidamolinary5348]

I just started the poncho its so easy. I like the way you started the neck. Still have a way to go should be done in a day or so.

[@mamj6165]

Thank you for this lovely tutorial..I will be making this for my granddaughters soon.

[@marie-josevandesande9406]

A beautiful poncho

[@sophieking4816]

No wonder it only took you a weekend, your crochet so fast! Lovely video TFS 😊

[@Scorpscorpdorp]

Haven't crochet for a long time and this video got me back into crocheting. Your video was so informative and refreshing! Just subscribed :)

[@MyBeautifulAnimalWorld]

Thank you for the video (3:30 crocheting begins -I keep loosing it so I’m just reminding myself of where

[@user-ev3si8hg7k]

Thank You so much ❤

[@padmasanthanam4658]

Beautiful colors. Nice Poncho 👍

[@killer_toucanyt75]

I can hardly wait to try to make one of these, thank you for doing your video with easy to understand and follow instructions ❤❤

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy making this, Anja x

[@dawnysdennumber10]

Showing a pic in between each set of instructions is genius. x

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you Dawn, I'm glad it's helpful to you, Anja x

[@gojiraberry6421]

I just wish to say thank you for this video 🥺you are an amazing teacher and I have made this so many times in different types of yarns. Ophelia you do amazing work with all of your tutorials. Thank you so much 🧶❤️

[@OpheliaTalks]

You are so welcome! Glad it was so helpful for you!! xx

[@triveenihugar2289]

Thanks a ton very well explained. Immediately after watching the vedio I started doing my poncho.

[@annew441]

I think I commented before, but just to say again this is a great poncho tutorial and you are guaranteed success, thanks so much 👍

[@nordseeistmordsee]

Thanks for the excellent tutorial. Now I know how to make the squares

[@dg5342]

I made same pattern with the help of ur easy to follow tutorial.Thanks for sharing.the best part of this tutorial video which I liked the most is how nicely and easy way you have showed to make the first line that is neck line.i always struggle to join the very first line. Not any more now 👍😆

[@OpheliaTalks]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching my video D G and keep crocheting. Anja xxx💕🌈💕

[@karenbehymer3634]

Made mine with Lion Brand, Ferris Wheel in color-way "Sprinkles" with a size 6.5mm. 6" fringe all around. Just about knee length. Thank you for this tutorial! Will make several more.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Sounds wonderful Karen, Anja x

[@asola4567]

Your poncho is simply Lovely! Thank you so much for this tutorial. I will begin my now! Blessings from Florida =)

[@denisegustafson]

My granddaughter JUST asked if I would make her a poncho and up pops your tutorial! Thank you so much - I have mine well started and am off to the races! 😉💜

[@OpheliaTalks]

Wonderful! Hope you had a great time Denise, Anja x

[@jeantuck7234]

Thanks for sister gift.

[@cemartin3333]

Just now finding this pattern. Excellent directions, you’re very good at explaining. Thank you so much!

[@OpheliaTalks]

Glad it was helpful! Anja x

[@charsmith9313]

I made one and added a hood took 3 days thanks for the video

[@heidisinger7189]

As a beginner, I'm loving this poncho pattern. I had to take a chance on a different yarn since I can't wear acrylic, and my yarn seems a bit thinner than yours, but it is working out well nevertheless. It was a little scary starting out on the neckline and I was relieved when I could tell that the shape was working out correctly. Now I am just making rounds until I decide it is long enough for my preferences, and I can't wait to wear it! Thanks very much for your clean instructions!

[@OpheliaTalks]

You are so welcome! Actually I am looking forward to see a picture. If you have not already, please join our facebook group called Ophelia Talks Crochet. Thank you for watching Heidi Singer ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@mariagraziamolinari5369]

Thank you so much for your explanations, I've understood you very well!! I have started my poncho one our ago 😂😂 I'll let you know I long time I'll take to do It! 👍👍 Regards and kisses from Maria Grazia from Italy 🌺

[@OpheliaTalks]

Oh great Maria, yes please do update me on how long it takes you, thank you, Anja x

[@mariagraziamolinari5369]

​@@OpheliaTalksyes, sure! Have a nice day my friend! ☕☕🍂🍁☀️🌺🌹

[@mirolopez3042]

Thank u for sharing it! Your poncho look so pretty the color u used.....👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you so much 😊 Thank you for watching Miro Lopez ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@mirolopez3042]

Your welcome sweetie! Can’t wait to see more of your videos....😊

[@moiracolvin7248]

Thank you Anja for a very informative and enjoyable tutorial. I FOUND SOME 8 ply variegated wool in my stash and have started a poncho. Greetings from Moira in Australia 🇦🇺.

[@lindsayhenderson1696]

I made this puncho at the weekend. Turned out great. Fab tutorial thank you.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Wonderful! Make sure to post a picture in our Facebook group so we all can admire your beautiful work. Thank you for watching Lindsay Henderson ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@madison8364]

This turned out beautifully and I’m giving it to my mom today! Thank you for sharing your pattern!!!

[@OpheliaTalks]

I hope your mum loves her gift Madison, glad you enjoyed making it, Anja x

[@grandmasmagic3858]

hi Anja...well it's a long weekend here in Australia and I have plenty, and I do mean PLENTY of yarn to make one of these, so I think I know what I'll be doing this long weekend...now the hard part, choosing colours...chuckle..

[@annasullivan4946]

Oh what a lovely pattern and so easy to follow so glad I found your channel. Thanks so much....it is Friday and I have all the counting done and am now going to start on the body of the poncho.

[@Shan-2024]

this tutorial is very easy to understand, i plan on making one and will definitely update you and give you credit when done❤

[@OpheliaTalks]

Please do! If you are on Facebook why not come join my community there facebook.com/groups/389613388330327 Thanks for watching, Anja x

[@Shan-2024]

Hi Ophelia Thank you so much, it took me a bit longer than a weekend due to life but it turned out great and I love it so much thank you ❤

[@OpheliaTalks]

As long as you enjoyed your crochet time and now you have a wearable too! Thank you for making my project, Anja x

[@mjarvis0904]

great fun thanks so much it was a refresher course and you made it soooo easy

[@cheryl1018]

I have made one already and working on my 2nd one love this pattern

[@khanyikwenzie1227]

Thank you so much. I made it and it is beautiful. Thanx for easy instructions to follow.

[@normacollins3844]

I love this poncho pattern! I’ve been wanting to make poncho for some time. I have a wedding to go to in March of 2024! Thank you again!! NORMA COLLINS FROM TEXAS

[@OpheliaTalks]

Oh lovely Norma, I hope it will be the perfect item of clothing for you, enjoy the journey of this project, thank you, Anja x

[@nickie206]

Another brilliant video Anya! I particularly like your tip for putting the first stitch on the end of your hook,to ensure your chain doesn't twist,such a simple idea but one I never thought of! I am learning so much from watching your tutorials..Huge Thank you 😊xx

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you So much for your kind words, Joan, i am really pleased you are liking my ideas!! thanks for watching! xxxx

[@hanadaabdelfattah4086]

Every time I watch the video I wish you didn't pause and carried on showing the increase, more couple rows at least. Watching how it builds up is so relaxing and helps more to understand the link for each new row instead of rewinding the video. It would be satisfying as well to see the finishing. But so beautiful 😍 whether in the colour choice or the pattern! Spot on!

[@OpheliaTalks]

Thank you Hanada, I try to keep my videos as short as possible, not everyone wants to watch hour long videos to see the end, hope it's helpful though, Anja x

[@hanadaabdelfattah4086]

@Ophelia Talks how about running the camera and speeding it up till the end of each row? That motion is satisfying 😌 and keeps the one linked, plus the length of the video will stay as short as it is. I'm doing the same poncho but using 3 blue accents yarns. I can't wait to show it to you.

[@Sharoncat2008]

I made a child size from this pattern by stopping short and making the neckline smaller with trim. It looks great.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Well done! Thank you for watching Sharoncat2008 ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@joankeckstein4246]

Can you tell me the number of single crochet for a child size poncho?

[@shannonbaker6316]

Absolutely Beautiful!! I just started mine last night...Love it!

[@carolsoto8800]

I just started a poncho for my granddaughter. She wants 3 different colors. I'm attempting to change colors on row 4. 🤞🏻Hopefully the color changes work out well.

[@insidekateskitchen]

Super video, easy pattern, thanks for sharing.

[@OpheliaTalks]

You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for watching my video Inside Kate's Kitchen and keep crocheting. Anja xxx💕🌈💕

[@beautifullybroken7431]

I am currently making this poncho in Grand Elise from Hobbii. It calls for a hook zize 5.5 mm, and I use 6mm. It turns out to be great! Thank you, Anja. I hope I have time to make it in a week-end. LOL

[@30jalpa]

Loved it.and the way to tought I really love making stuff u teach thank u so much

[@Chris-px1zl]

Beautiful poncho!

[@ebresil4819]

A Very good tutorial thank you for sharing, I am making my poncho.

[@violafulmer8554]

I'm glad I watched your vedio. You were very easy to follow. Loved the pattern. Thank you.

[@OpheliaTalks]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching Viola Fulmer ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@user-ev3si8hg7k]

Omg, the trick at the beginning!! Thank You!!

[@OpheliaTalks]

You're welcome user-ev3si8hg7k, so glad it was helpful! Thank you, Anja x

[@lisarosario8]

Thank you for teaching me this Gorgeous poncho.i really love it ❤

[@OpheliaTalks]

You’re welcome 😊

[@florencekomugisha6919]

Thanks so much l love making ponchos, l am trying as we speak

[@OpheliaTalks]

That's wonderful. Don't worry if you can't finish it in a weekend. ❤ Thank you for watching Florence Komugisha ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@florencekomugisha6919]

@@OpheliaTalks Thanks for appreciating

[@gregorypatrick2844]

I really love the way you work the specifics of this, but at the same time, leaving some room for adjustments. Like helping me from twisting the yarn, that final slip stitch that could be used as the next stitch, or skipped, and "if you need three chains to make a double crochet, go ahead." Thank you. I'm making a manly version of this for my husband. :)

[@OpheliaTalks]

Great to hear! He's going to be very happy! Thank you for watching Gregory Patrick ! Anja xxx 💕🌈

[@mommaknowsbestakagwen4028]

Thanks for the tutorial. I was looking for a poncho to make my grandson. I'm going to use this one.

[@OpheliaTalks]

You're very welcome mommaknowsbestakagwen4028! Thank you, Anja x

[@imanebenchekroun6247]

beautiful thanks for thé idea for nit twisting 😊

[@nievesmoreno3642]

Estoy haciendo un poncho con este mismo punto. ...espero que salga bien !!! Muy bien explicado.

[@maniaclou]

It is indeed a Friday evening and my mum's poncho that she's worn for the past 13 years has unfortunately given up on her. She says she wants a "coupon" for me to make her a new one for her birthday, but since the birthday is in 8 days, I am sure she'll have the finished product by then. Thank you for this tutorial, I have only started crocheting like a month or two ago and this was very easy to understand.

[@OpheliaTalks]

A month ago, wow ManiacLou, well done for having a go, good luck, ANja x