Practical Weaving Suggestions, Vol. 2-67 (1967): Ponchos
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An issue of Practical Weaving Suggestions by Virginia M. West giving instructions for three handwoven ponchos using Lily Mills yarns. Poncho No. 1 is a warm 40-inch square in plain weave with twill-threaded borders and tassels; Poncho No. 2 is a mohair and wool evening wrap woven as two 16-inch strips joined with the Ball Stitch; Poncho No. 3 is a cotton novelty-yarn beach poncho in warp-patterned Rosepath. Each project lists warp, reed, weft, threading, weaving and finishing directions. Variations include a bed jacket, a matching pillow, and a striped poncho on the same warp.
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