Crochet Crazy

I've been working with the moss stitch, or linen stitch, depending on where you learn it, for several months now. I've made more than a few Cakes Two to Tango shawls. I've even modified the pattern a little to make a stole shape with the same design. This time, I wanted to make a poncho. I started with the single crochet cast on, worked a few rows, then switched from one cake to the other every row. 

The result was this fun striping effect. I liked it enough to work to the end of my first cake. I used two cakes of Lion Brand Mandala to create this poncho.

At the end, this is the poncho I had. Overall, I'm calling this a success. Every time I try this, I think I should have started with the brighter colors, but by then I've gone too far to turn back. I'm going to play with this effect a little more. I like how it looks an awful lot like brioche knitting. I'm sure it will be striking in two colors.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):
Crochet hooks: Clover Crochet Hook Set (10 hooks)
Lion Brand Mandala is available on Amazon, though you might be able to find it cheaper locally.