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thdx3
Seriously Hooked
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 Posted - 03/04/2005 : 06:20:16 AM
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Not intending to start a political discussion here; just sticking to my knitting--but Martha Stewart emerged from prison late last night wearing the neatest poncho. Hard to tell from the initial photos (Google "Martha Stewart" and several come up) whether it was knit or crochet, but it's a beautiful bulky tweed yarn seamed on the bias with a gorgeous scalloped edging, definitely handcrafted. Undoubtedly much ink will be spilled on Martha's choice of post-prison garb (hey, how come nobody cares what those Enron dudes wear? Oh, right, I'm sticking to my knitting), but I found her selection of poncho and jeans interesting and somehow cool.
Best and knit on--
Terri D. in NYC
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KnitSSK
Seriously Hooked
USA
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Posted - 03/04/2005 : 06:22:46 AM
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I saw it and that ole' knitting brain went to work. Yes, I want the pattern! Then again, so many poncho patterns out there that would suffice.
Martha
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joym624
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
483 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 06:24:41 AM
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So funny Terri, I came on here thinking I'd post the topic of Martha's poncho. It did look very beautiful, didn't it? The edging looked like it was crocheted. Hopefully some close-ups will emerge.
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Diva Ree
Gabber Extraordinaire
537 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 06:47:32 AM
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| I liked it too, especially because it was a full poncho. Some people look cute in the mini ponchos that are everywhere, but to me, they look like someone got tired of knitting and quit before it was full size. I prefer the type Martha wore. |
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Diva Ree
Gabber Extraordinaire
537 Posts |
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thdx3
Seriously Hooked
690 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 07:11:33 AM
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I saw it and that ole' knitting brain went to work. Yes, I want the pattern! Then again, so many poncho patterns out there that would suffice.
Martha
Wanting to be knitting, not working...
OK, KnitSSK--thanks for making me spit coffee on my keyboard.
Martha...is that you??
Terri D. giggling in NYC
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dignitynaplomb
Chatty Knitter
259 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 07:46:11 AM
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Terri, Thanks for posting this topic, the first thing I thought when I saw the news this morning was "What a great poncho, I need to find a pattern for that".
-Heather
http://sitnknit.blogspot.com
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vicky by the bay
Permanent Resident
USA
4768 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 07:50:03 AM
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I just saw the newsbrief on her release this morning. It's a crocheted poncho. I believe they said she crocheted it herself. They said Martha spent her 5 months teaching yoga, working as a medical assist. and crocheting. I think she looked so good getting on that plane. Well rested, she also looked as if she's lost quite a bit of weight!
The news reporter made a really bad bad joke, but I liked it....he said Martha left the "big House" to go stay for 5 months at her "big house!"
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Bean
Chatty Knitter
143 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 07:58:31 AM
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I KNEW you guys would already be discussing the poncho. I love it! Crochet though, huh? Oh well.
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GFTC
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 03/04/2005 : 08:14:10 AM
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Didn't see the poncho but so happy I bought the stock. Martha, I'm betting on you!!!
GFTC of NYC |
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twstdstchs
Chatty Knitter
178 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 08:14:29 AM
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| Somehow 5 months in a "big house" to knit doesn't sound so bad........... |
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Lumberjill
Chatty Knitter
USA
188 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 09:31:27 AM
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I know twstdstchs, it's almost tempting enough to go get oneself arrested....or maybe just put on jury duty... Basically what I want is to be Rapunzel with yarn instead of hair for a few weeks. Just a few weeks! While it's still icky outside and I have so many WIPs!
--Laura, sighing
http://laurakeet.blogspot.com/
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Milinda
Permanent Resident
USA
3816 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 09:38:16 AM
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I think it definitely says something about Martha Stewart's enduring power if we still get excited over what she is wearing!
Me, I like the scarf she had on when she went out to greet her horses in the snow after returning to her home.
That Martha, defining the word "crafty" in her own way. I never doubted for a moment she would return and capture our interest.
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Bean
Chatty Knitter
143 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 11:01:19 AM
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There's a close-up of that scarf on CNN right now. Looks like mistake rib, maybe.
Donna |
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InMySpareTime
Chatty Knitter
141 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 12:06:14 PM
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| So, they let her have a crochet hook in prison? Still, no hot showers ... |
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Diane
Gabber Extraordinaire
366 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 1:13:41 PM
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| Totally agree --- it's an awesome poncho! |
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VickiKK
Seriously Hooked
934 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 1:30:24 PM
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I loved the poncho, too. Great length and style.
the interview I heard this morning said that she was LEARNING how to crochet and that she didn't yet have the skill to do the one she was wearing. They surmised that her daughter must have picked it up for her.
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Bookworm
Chatty Knitter
USA
265 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 4:44:02 PM
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I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed the poncho and scarf before thinking about what she or the commentators were saying.
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PattiG
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 03/04/2005 : 5:35:40 PM
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The poncho looked great on her! I frogged the two ponchos I made because they just didn't suit me. I couldn't really pinpoint why, but they didn't look stylish when I wore them. I'm looking forward to new eps of her lifestyle show. I'm not into the Apprentice, but I like her crafts and cooking segments.
PattiG
http://redvelvetcake.typepad.com
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anderknit
Permanent Resident
USA
2557 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 6:08:19 PM
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I cannot believe this topic - I thought I was the only one in the world who thought not about her conviction/sentence/business but about the scarf and poncho she wore! I should have known there'd be like-minded knitters here. I got such a laugh out of reading this thread. Thanks so much for putting it out here.
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' " |
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JaniceV
Chatty Knitter
USA
338 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2005 : 6:30:42 PM
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I think I need to go to Camp Cupcake and lose 20 lbs too before a pancho will look good on me.:( I would like to know if she did in fact make it.... she probably did.
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