Category Archives: Blankets

Drooling Over Crocheted Throws

Posted on August 18, 2020 by

If you’ve followed my blog for a little bit then you know that I crochet blankets for Project Linus. I try to make quite a few of these every year so typically I don’t get too excited over crochet patterns … Continue reading →

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Vacation Crocheting

Posted on July 24, 2020 by

I took vacation time off of work last week. While Jay was in his workshop, I was crocheting and watching The Good Place on Netflix (for the 9,456,778th time). My big project was a lapghan to use at work. I … Continue reading →

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More Baby Stuff…

Posted on May 15, 2020 by

I know, I know… we’ve already had two girly posts in a row. Where’s the good stuff? Well, the good stuff is in process… patience is a virtue. Until then, let me show you what I’ve been doing with my … Continue reading →

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Crocheted Baby Blanket and Hats

Posted on May 12, 2020 by

One of my very good friends is expecting her first child in August. As soon as I found out my head started reeling with ideas for what I could make as gifts. Unlike most couples nowadays, though, they have decided … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #32

Posted on May 1, 2020 by

Project Linus Blanket #32: “A Yarny Tale“ This isn’t the best picture, but currently it’s the easiest place to photograph a blanket of this size. The rest of my house is a mess (I’m still trying to get things moved … Continue reading →

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A Yarny Tale

Posted on April 14, 2020 by

Once upon a time there was a skein of yarn named Blueberry Swirl, but his friends called him Blue. Blue sat on the store shelves with his friends and family, waiting for the day when he would be purchased and … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #31

Posted on April 3, 2020 by

Project Linus Blanket #31: “Baby Elephant” I don’t know why, but this reminded me of a baby elephant so that’s why I chose this name. Maybe it’s because in the Disney cartoon “Dumbo” he had blue eyes and that’s what … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #30 – Carrot Patch

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

Project Linus Blanket #30 “Carrot Patch” This blanket was so quick and easy! It’s not my usual ripple blanket. This time I used a different pattern because I wasn’t sure about the yarn. I had originally planned on using it … Continue reading →

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Baby Blankets for Pauline

Posted on March 3, 2020 by

I couldn’t post these earlier because I didn’t want to ruin the surprise. Now that she’s had the baby and is using these, I can show you what I made for Pauline. When Pauline told me that she was going … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #29

Posted on February 25, 2020 by

Project Linus Blanket #29 “Rainbow Bright” Interesting, isn’t it? I almost called this “Now in Technicolor!” I had purchased some Cakes Aran from Ice Yarns that I thought would make a great blanket. This is a self-striping yarn so I … Continue reading →

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