tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post6483330946036753607..comments2024-03-29T03:44:25.289-04:00Comments on Nelkin Designs Blog: Iota Capelet- A Give Away!Laura Nelkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09120576950149666512noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-51071158520098487552011-11-15T11:56:10.252-05:002011-11-15T11:56:10.252-05:00Names don't matter, it's a question of whe...Names don't matter, it's a question of whether or not you fall in love with the design.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615998811407913567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-65821833557793410232011-11-15T11:55:00.876-05:002011-11-15T11:55:00.876-05:00Names don't matter, it's all about the des...Names don't matter, it's all about the design and whether or not you fall in love with it.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615998811407913567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-35871811450749298722011-11-15T11:48:08.773-05:002011-11-15T11:48:08.773-05:00This design is gorgeous and I'd want it even i...This design is gorgeous and I'd want it even if you called it a potato sack! Seriously calling it a poncho makes me think of a rectangular garment with a head opening, cape something that needs to be tied or somehow closed.Pam S. (psluter@yahoo.com)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-764189937433740582011-11-15T11:34:30.715-05:002011-11-15T11:34:30.715-05:00I am 69 and like to stay up-to-date.
To me the wor...I am 69 and like to stay up-to-date.<br />To me the word poncho is old fashioned and represents a garment with pointy ends made from inexpensive yarn. Caplet, on the other hand, has a very modern sound and brings to mind a "state of the art" piece of clothing. The design of this one is exquisite. I would love to make it.Johannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-23446572355826623342011-11-15T11:05:58.327-05:002011-11-15T11:05:58.327-05:00I hadn't really noticed but I've also been...I hadn't really noticed but I've also been substituting 'capelet' for 'poncho' - I guess public opinion has been engrained in my subconscious!kerrie.jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854021683080068394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-78523576932431259662011-11-15T11:03:35.956-05:002011-11-15T11:03:35.956-05:00Capelet was a perfect choice, for some reason when...Capelet was a perfect choice, for some reason when I hear poncho I think of cheech and chong. I also would love to win and would make u proud with my knittingkatie richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413345098024654947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-22054762799285870932011-11-15T10:57:38.374-05:002011-11-15T10:57:38.374-05:00i don't have an issue with the word poncho so ...i don't have an issue with the word poncho so if you had called it a poncho i wouldn't have minded. to me a capelet is a smaller garment which i would have avoided as it would look a little too ridiculous on me. but i like the length on this. whatever it is, it's lovely.<br /><br />other commenters have mentioned that a capelet (or cape) opens in front. i think it should too.<br /><br />so in conclusion, this is a poncho. heh. a whatchamacallit. a thingie. a whosiewhatsit.marysehttp://www.monster-yarn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-73343631166936006652011-11-14T23:05:52.988-05:002011-11-14T23:05:52.988-05:00I think the word poncho is dated and capelet is ve...I think the word poncho is dated and capelet is very knitterly. Maybe I would call it a wrap... But a rose is a rose and I would love to make it. Btw, just got some tosh light to make vayaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-45714778264370379002011-11-14T15:10:02.512-05:002011-11-14T15:10:02.512-05:00To me, a capelet should open at the front... like...To me, a capelet should open at the front... like a cape does. If it doesn't open at the front, then it's a poncho. <br /><br />And I like either word equally well -- the difference to me is in the construction, not in the connotation.<br /><br />Either way, it's a lovely design! :DStephaniehttp://spacecadetcreations.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-67987826355339625672011-11-14T14:47:56.690-05:002011-11-14T14:47:56.690-05:00I think "poncho" might be making a comeb...I think "poncho" might be making a comeback but "capelet" is more fitting for this lovely design.Mrs. Radleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03328181925883123321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-78404097939301304302011-11-14T04:24:34.447-05:002011-11-14T04:24:34.447-05:00picture the 60's 6th grade large triangle ACRY...picture the 60's 6th grade large triangle ACRYLIC aran PONCHO with cables etc, fringe made for me by my aunt. UGLY<br />I prefer capelet!<br />that is some pretty yarnjanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520979730837877383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-65974149392138421012011-11-14T02:37:08.240-05:002011-11-14T02:37:08.240-05:00I have been eying this pattern for WEEKS because i...I have been eying this pattern for WEEKS because it is exactly what I think I need to make for my cousin for Christmas! For her sake, I'd call it a capelette since the term feels a little more vintage, and I usually think of ponchos as having a pointed edge. I don't know that it matters what you call it, though, it's a gorgeous piece regardless!<br /><br /> I'd LOVE to win the materials, and my cousin will be overjoyed to receive it!Odd Fileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886444386850755237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-21996501994022318972011-11-14T02:34:00.527-05:002011-11-14T02:34:00.527-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Odd Fileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886444386850755237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-21230817203551349072011-11-13T21:42:52.358-05:002011-11-13T21:42:52.358-05:00I don't care what you call it, it is GORGEOUS!...I don't care what you call it, it is GORGEOUS!! Esp. after seeing it in person @ Rhinebeck!Jillhttp://www.jilldraper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-23550055232836718352011-11-13T20:49:09.858-05:002011-11-13T20:49:09.858-05:00I think caplets are making a come back I saw a who...I think caplets are making a come back I saw a whole rack of them at Kohls the other day and they were selling for $40! I think it's great that they are making a comeback and would love to knit my own!Pattycakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17012328640922937772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-79105140513647700202011-11-13T20:06:02.180-05:002011-11-13T20:06:02.180-05:00When I hear "Poncho," I think of The Man...When I hear "Poncho," I think of The Man With No Name from The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Capelet sounds more feminine and classy.Kacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03280291191286962710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-65985135916241400002011-11-13T18:04:29.193-05:002011-11-13T18:04:29.193-05:00"Poncho" just has too many negative conn..."Poncho" just has too many negative connotations to me... (flashbacks to elementary school and scary-colored scratchy acrylic yarn, *shudder*) while "capelet" sounds elegant and grown up. Definitely put me down for the latter. And for the yarn!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214085624017840666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-21779251114428477632011-11-13T16:49:39.951-05:002011-11-13T16:49:39.951-05:00Having lived through the poncho trend several deca...Having lived through the poncho trend several decades ago, I'm ready to call them capelets this time around. Plus, I think it sounds more elegant, et al.dappledthingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-21866485012190572382011-11-13T15:12:29.876-05:002011-11-13T15:12:29.876-05:00I thought that retro was back so that would mean p...I thought that retro was back so that would mean poncho was hip again right? I must admit though that I think caplet is more grown up and elegant some how. Anyway, whatever it is called it is a gorgeous pattern and I would love to be able to knit and wear one. Thank you. Cquiltercarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168583041412881255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-28942732018987759812011-11-13T14:50:41.680-05:002011-11-13T14:50:41.680-05:00As long as I get the yarn I will think up another ...As long as I get the yarn I will think up another name for the pattern to up date it.Poncho is out.Nanny Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889338932952141853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-83769776959655808912011-11-13T11:24:09.094-05:002011-11-13T11:24:09.094-05:00I don't think I've ever based my decision ...I don't think I've ever based my decision to knit a pattern or not on its name.ikkinlalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832919596884346022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-62218867588976308062011-11-13T08:56:22.097-05:002011-11-13T08:56:22.097-05:00This is a gorgeous design, I'd love to win!
...This is a gorgeous design, I'd love to win! <br /><br />I think that "capelet" gives the impression of a much more stylish and elegant item than "poncho", which is perfect for this design.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-44584653174316591442011-11-13T08:35:16.777-05:002011-11-13T08:35:16.777-05:00Yeah, capelet might be a more updated word for a p...Yeah, capelet might be a more updated word for a poncho, not sure there is really any difference in the two. I've always liked these no matter what they are called. I would love to have this yarn and make this rather elegant looking one.KayakChickeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14383205387836306080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-66372689143612426952011-11-13T07:47:19.609-05:002011-11-13T07:47:19.609-05:00Capelet. Ponchos are longer and more flowing. Cape...Capelet. Ponchos are longer and more flowing. Capelets are elegant.Momyeromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03017790489066930818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298152147095480091.post-25644609897423427232011-11-13T04:56:48.351-05:002011-11-13T04:56:48.351-05:00I'm not sure... I think poncho was popular a f...I'm not sure... I think poncho was popular a few years ago, with those big lacey ponchos that went off one shoulder... they were nice if done properly... :) But nowadays I don't think it is as popular... capelets and shawls are now in... poncho has been perhaps relegated to its 70s connotations... :)<br /><br />Either way, I'd love to win! :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12751324830835050628noreply@blogger.com