Another yarn maker -- Ontario, Canada-based Spinrite -- has also rushed into production a similar poncho pattern, which they told the Wall Street Journal has increased their website traffic by 300%.

What was Lily Chin's reaction when she saw Stewart's poncho? "Well, I thought, it's the standard granny square pattern, double crochets and spaces," the speed crocheter says. "The only thing that ...

Coming soon to a knitting klatsch near you: a pattern for Martha Stewart’s infamous prison-break poncho. Lion Brand Yarn will introduce a free “Welcome Home” poncho pattern, satisfying ...

The poncho I chose features Missoni's iconic multi-color chevron print with subtle metallic threads, an elegant bateau neck, and is finished with a swingy fringe that hits just about elbow length.

When Martha Stewart's crocheted coming-home garb set off a flurry of interest, Lion Brand Yarn quickly spun off its own version.