I've only made halloween costumes for my DD and DS - things that you wear 2-3 times and with the hope they don't fall apart!

So this poncho is my first project that I hope my DD will actually wear throughout the fall and winter.

It took only 3 hours from start to finish - it would have been less had I not sewn the hood on incorrectly.

Here's the link to the pattern:
http://www.sewbaby.com/patterns1.html

Here's the completed poncho:
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/15247.jpg

DD - I made a size 3 poncho with a size 4 hood.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/15248.jpg

I found this fabric at Joann's. $10 for all the fabric I needed.
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/15249.jpg

So for those who don't crochet or knit - there's a poncho pattern out there for us!