It worked!

When starting it in Montana,

I wasn't really sure how this poncho was going to turn out.

I used a thin (and cheap!) yarn

on the same big needles I've used when making thick ponchos.

Would it hang right? Would the shape come out correctly?

Yes! And yes! I love it!

This time I left off the fringe, but added two lengths of yarn in front

with some beads (raided from my daughter's stash) for interest.

Paired with a black turtle neck and black boots...

winter here I come! :-)