Saturday, August 15, 2026

Poncho in Two Sizes

a closeup of Shelley from a pic
featured in Modern Needle/Craft,
Spring Summer 1971

Shelley appeared in many spreads for many magazines from the late '60s to the mid-'70s. She appeared in various knitting and sewing magazines at the time. Shelley appeared on various spreads throughout the magazine Modern Needle/Craft Spring Summer 1971. Modern Needle/Craft was publication that featured knitting, crochet and textile arts. Crochet and knitting techniques as well as cross-stitch and needlepoint tips were usually featured in the magazine. In the issue, Shelley appeared in the spread that featured crocheted garments, accessories and more. In the spread called "A Poncho Big Sister Can Borrow". It was a smart poncho with a lively stripe detail and generous fringes that anyone could crochet. It could be made in two sizes; the "double" sized version could be worn as a skirt. Shelley showed how each piece could be worn. (For more, check out: Borrowed Poncho)

a pic of Shelley featured
in Modern Needle/Craft,
Spring Summer 1971