
Martha Stewart has just been released from prison and she's making a bold fashion statement by bringing back the crocheted poncho. Apparently the poncho was made by inmates as a going away gift to Martha.
[photo via AP]

Martha Stewart has just been released from prison and she's making a bold fashion statement by bringing back the crocheted poncho. Apparently the poncho was made by inmates as a going away gift to Martha.
[photo via AP]

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Dramarama says:
I don't even want to guess what the inmates made that poncho out of.
jomama says:
guess she's been out of circulation and didn't know the poncho has been declared dead&over by the Manolo
http://manoloshoes.blogspot.com/
lablady says:
Actually, ponchos are back "in"! I'd like the pattern!
Kit says:
That Poncho is Fabulous! I suspect that everyone will be hoping the pattern will be posted -- I can't wait to try and duplicate that!
Carol says:
I definitely want the pattern for that beautiful poncho. Please post it.
mschips says:
I saw Martha Stewart live speaking to her company about the poncho. I also saw the footage of her wearing the poncho boarding her jet. I am hoping the young lady that created the poncho gets royalties. It surely will be part of Martha's come back. I like it alot and want to get my own.
Jess says:
It is gorgeous!
I want one just like it!
Peggy says:
It looks like a basic granny square pattern with large shells along the edge.
Peggy again says:
probably similar to this pattern: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/chs-poncho.html
alwayzbakn says:
Please let me know if the beautiful poncho is on any website. I really would love to make it. It is incredible
Alma Jean Wells says:
I just love that Martha Stewart poncho. I want to learn how to crochet that exact same one.
Please tell me where I can find that pattern so I can wear that same poncho, okay? okay...
Peggy says:
Lion Brand is working on a pattern for it. http://www.lionbrand.com
Lisa Hartwell says:
The pattern won't help me because I can't crochet and have no interest in learning - but I'd sure buy a poncho like that if I could find one. It's so cute!
Ilana says:
After receiving the largest number of requests ever for a pattern, Lion Brand is creating a free Homespun® pattern to match the poncho that Martha Stewart wore for her return home this week. It will be available on the site at www.lionbrand.com by middle of next week.
Alice Zaher says:
I LOVE THE PONCHO THAT MARTHA STEWART WAS WEARING AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE PATTERN.
cindyrella says:
Martha - you are looking great and you have really shown how to make lemonade from lemons - a wonderful example of how to bloom where you are planted. Love the poncho and would love to have the pattern to crochet - Inmate should get royalties. Love you, love you! Cindy Gardner in Ohio!
Pat says:
Lion Brand yarn is going to release a free version of the pattern for the poncho next week.
Jenny says:
Please tell me the above comments are sarcastic. I *heart* Martha as much as anyone, but that poncho is f-ing hideous. It looks like she has garrisoned some nomadic tribe's shelter and is using it as outerwear. I understand the sentimental value, but if this reignites the poncho craze with a dishwater-hued twist I will slit my wrists. Bury me in something flattering and tailored.
ella says:
I'm right there with you Jenny
PastorLaJ says:
I'm hoping to teach crafts to youths and the elderly for therapy, so I've been excited about MS's poncho pattern from minute one.
florence Penachio says:
would like the pattern for the ponco made for Martha sewart
Peggy says:
Lionbrand's version now available at
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/chs-scallopEdgePoncho.html
Martha Valle says:
That poncho is beautiful and I hope that the lady that made it gets recognized for her hard work because it takes time and lots of work I should know I make ponchos myself. Im getting orders for a poncho like that. Thanks to you I got the pattern. Thank You very Very much. God Bless! Martha
dan says:
Well, the knitted pattern for this poncho is already available on the Bernat website at http://www.bernat.com They have it in Crochet and Knit forms. Seems all the big yarn companies are running around trying to be the first to get the patterns out.
I think it would knit up nice in an alpaca or even a nice merino instead of the acrylic garbage Lion Brand sells.
-Dan
Margaret Duke says:
The Poncho was beautiful and it so nice of Martha and her friend to share the pattern with us all. I am very anxious to get one started and would like to thank the lady that made it for sharing and trust she will get something in return for her sharing her pattern, which I am sure Martha Stuart being the great person that she is will make sure she is not forgotton. Thank you
Tina Merrill says:
Hi, I noticed all of the postings regarding the Martha Stewart Poncho. I just wanted everyone to know that I am making them and selling them. If anyone is interested please feel free to email me and I will send you pictures and price. I have been making crochet shawls and ponchos and selling them on ebay for the past year now. My ebay seller id is: catreenas_treasures I will have some posted on ebay very soon.
Tina
Iris says:
Thanks to all of you who made this free pattern available. I will get started tonight. I am extremely happy for Martha. I prayed for her thru her ordeal. She is a true strong person. Love to you.
Jane Langdon says:
Martha Stewart Poncho Now Available
The now famous poncho that Martha Stewart wore upon her release from Camp Cupcake can now be yours. Made for her as a going away gift from a fellow inmate it has become known as the “Welcome Back” poncho.
Sew-Beautiful is now offering the pattern, hook and yarn as a complete do-it-yourself package. Or you can order just the pattern. They also offer a custom crocheted poncho. There are three yarn color choices as well.
Sew Beautiful at www.sew-beautiful.us also makes couture custom clothing for women. They make dresses, suits, evening gowns and bridal attire from photos or drawings. Chanel and other designer fabrics are available.
Orders have been brisk and a whole new generation has become interested in crocheting. It’s a good thing!
The website is Martha Stewart Poncho at ...
www.sew-beautiful.us/marthastewartponcho
Contact:
Sew Beautiful LlC
Jane Langdon, Owner
Suite 1010
5670 Pennwall Street
Madison, WI 53711
USA
1-877-355-7673 Toll Free
Email: Jane@sew-beautiful.us
Valerie says:
I loved the poncho so much I started making them for sale!!! I just can't keep up with the demand.
Valerie
Bobbie says:
found the shawl pattern at
www.Lionbrandyarn.com and
www.bernat.com
it's great
Joan says:
Thank you so much for the info on Martha's Poncho.
I thought it was so cute, not suprised so many liked also, Joan
Peggy says:
Lion Brand released their knit poncho pattern earlier than they previously thought they would.
Knit version is at http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/khs-scallopEdgePoncho.html and the
Crochet version is at http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/chs-scallopEdgePoncho.html .
Marie says:
The poncho pattern is nice, but I'm with the woman who said it was hideous texture & dishwater shade. That yarn makes any acrylic look like pure cashmere! Anyway, only Martha would get a going-away present from prison. Maybe she'll have a feature on handcrafted inmate fashions when her friend is "sprung". LOL
foreign devil on lgf says:
I'm currently making the poncho from the Lionbrand pattern though Lily Chin has one too in both knit and crochet. [A tip: knit will tend to stretch more than crochet since this hangs on the bias. Beware!] The other thing is though I thought I read the pattern correctly, I seem to have added some stitches by doubling the pattern. The result is a nice curly scalloped edge which, since I'm that far along, I'm going to keep and do it the right way on the next one!
It's a very nice pattern to have on your lap during a movie. Ideal, in fact! Good luck, everyone. I'm in Toronto and I'm going to make them for sale as well.
Rosa DeJesus says:
Whats is wroug with everybody acting so weird over a weird PONCHO! In fact its one that was picked out from lionbrand something!something!
Men you would think that these people never seen a poncho before, my good ness...gee... youre worst then the popawapcee- you know those crazy ones running around like a chicken without a head just to get a picture and a lie... dont call me ill call you ok...hee hee hee
Lynne says:
I would like to purchase a poncho like martha's (in a diff color) is anyone selling them? Thx!