The Astral Bloom Poncho Top is a radiant celebration of texture, versatility and effortless style.  It centres around the starburst centre motif which will shine no matter how you wear it.  It can be worn in two distinct ways – as a traditional poncho for relaxed easy layering – or as a top – over a camisole, body suit or dress.  

Join us in our July class to learn to make this ‘one-size fits all’ creation and be the envy of all of your friends. 

Sign up for 1, 2, 3 or all 4 classes.  

During the first class Lynda will provide an overview of the construction and give some additional design ideas to consider.  We will then begin construction of the first motif.   In the remaining 3 classes during the month Lynda will continue to guide you through the completion of the remainder of the pattern, including the join and other options, and the textural border.  

This class is designed for those familiar with basic crochet stitches—chain stitch, double crochet, and treble crochet. 

Material – 8 ply yarn.  This can be made in cotton for warm coastal days, or wool or wool blends, acrylic or silk blends for added warmth.  It can be made with variegated yarn or different colours of your choice. 

Crochet hooks recommended – 4mm or 4.5mm  

You can also make a smaller version in 4 ply yarn – using a 3.5mm hook.

You can use your own yarn or purchase yarn in the shop prior to the class.  

Suggested yarns –   

Acrylic – Superb Print and/or superb 8 and/or Superb Tweed
Wool/Acrylic – Sierra and Superb 8
Cotton/Acrylic Blend – Marble
Cotton/Silk Blend – Papyrus
Alpaca/Cotton Blend – Spritz 

4 ply options:

Cotton – Cotton Whirlette,  Posie,  Almina, Cedar (with bamboo)
Cotton/Acrylic blend – Whirl
Alpaca/Acrylic blend – Sox
Wool/Acrylic blend – Opal sock yarn, Fusion
Acrylic – Superb 4

Terms & Conditions 

Cancellations made prior to the day of the class will be eligible for a refund or a store credit.   

Cancellations made on the day or no-shows will not be eligible for a refund. 

A bit about your teacher: 

Lynda learnt to crochet when she was about 8 years old.  She has owned Crochet Australia for over 10 years where she has been regularly leading crochet classes and clinics.   Lynda has completed her Crochet Teaching Certificate with the Craft Yarn Council of America and teaches at the Crochet Teaching Course now run by the Crochet Guild of Australia.