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So it is winter here in South West France, and a cold one too! I have been busy the last few months with lots of projects keeping us warm and snug: socks, mittens, pillows, shawls and ponchos. When sharing some of my creations with others, I got fantastic positive feedback, and I was asked to share patterns. Time to get going with a little blog I guess!

Here a little sneak peak of what I am writing up for you at the moment. Stay tuned... working out these patterns is a rather time consuming part of the design... ;-)
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  1. Anita WoodsThursday, February 01, 2018

    I’m ready to start another poncho with you! I wish you well on your journey.

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    1. LiliThursday, February 01, 2018

      Thanks Anita, it has been such a lovely journey with all of you ladies testing out this pattern for me! I hope to go online with the pattern this coming weekend.

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  2. SeabraxThursday, February 01, 2018

    I can't wait for the next adventure. Even though I'm on the last part of my poncho. You have been such an inspiration.

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    1. LiliThursday, February 01, 2018

      Thank you so much dear Chris, I loved the time we spent together testing this pattern. New adventures ahead, let's go! ;-)

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  3. "Christine jonesFriday, February 02, 2018

    I have loved every stage of this pattern. A credit to you lv. Im looking forward to our next cal.

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    1. LiliFriday, February 02, 2018

      Thank you Christine! I am working on the arm warmers now, coming soon ;-).

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  4. LauraWednesday, March 28, 2018

    Hi Lili, Can you help me please? I am on round 10 I am starting out with 60 stitches as per instructions. As per directions for round 10 as I can see I am only increasing by two stitches but stitch count at the end is 66?? Thanks so much.

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    1. LiliWednesday, March 28, 2018

      Hello Laura, I am happy you found me here! So in row 10, your are increasing at two places: in stitch 31 and in stitch 1. At both places you increase with dc+ch2+dc in the same stitch. So you go in both places from 1 stitch to 4 stitches. That is an increase of 3 stitches and since you do that in two places, you increase with 6 stitches in total. Thus: from 60 stitches to 66. Hope this helps. Don't be ashamed to ask if you have any other problems!

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