Category Archives: Blankets

Project Linus Blanket #42

Posted on May 5, 2022 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #42: “Time Out” I was only a third of the way through this blanket when I had to put it in time out. Not that it had misbehaved, but my wrist was NOT having it any more. … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blankets #40 & 41

Posted on January 24, 2022 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #40 “Minty Goodness” If you recall, I received the Projet Linus version of Annie’s Caring Crochet kits this past fall, but I wasn’t happy with the blanket pattern they included. It was much too holey for what … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #39

Posted on October 18, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #39 “Lake Views” Yes, I realize that picture is slightly out of focus, but that’s the best you’re going to get tonight. I feel like I’m a little out of focus so the blanket really fits the … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #38

Posted on October 4, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #38: “Grandma’s Good China” This was one of the blankets that I kitted up in 2019. It’s always a surprise to me when I open up the totes, pull a bag out, and look at the colors … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #37

Posted on July 26, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #37 “Minions” This was my vacation crochet. I worked on it in the car, out by the pool, and in the evenings when we were just hanging out. It was a last-minute pick and I wasn’t sure … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #36

Posted on July 6, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #36: “Wrong Kind of Diamond” You might recognize this yarn. It was used in my last Project Linus blanket. It is Red Heart’s Bunches of Hugs. I was hoping to use up all of this yarn that … Continue reading →

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Review: Mainstays 100% Acrylic Yarn

Posted on May 24, 2021 by civilwarrose5

If you aren’t aware, Walmart now has their own brand of acrylic yarn: Mainstays 100% Acrylic Yarn. I watched a review of it on the Bag-O-Day Crochet YouTube channel. She really liked it so I thought I would give it … Continue reading →

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Tulip Fields Afghan Finished!

Posted on April 26, 2021 by civilwarrose5

The last time I showed you pictures of this afghan it was just a jumble of squares and triangles. Last week I finished crocheting the few pieces that remained on the list. Then I started assemblying. First I laid out … Continue reading →

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A Little Bit of This and That…

Posted on April 12, 2021 by civilwarrose5

I am so happy that Spring has finally arrived! As the flowers start to grow, though, my To Do list does as well. I don’t have any finishes of my own to share with you today. Instead, I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #35

Posted on March 21, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #35: “Skateboarding Dinosaur” When I was crocheting this blanket I had a weird thought that jumped into my head. These colors were ones you would have found on Jams shorts in the 90’s. I could see a … Continue reading →

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