Category Archives: Blankets

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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Solar System Blanket and Towels

Posted on March 7, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Last year one of the magazines I received in the mail was Mandala-Style Throws to Crochet. There were quite a few patterns I wanted to try, but there was one I knew I was going to crochet. Solar System Blanket … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #34

Posted on February 20, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #34 “Verdant Pastures” You’re probably wondering where I came up with that name. Usually they are self-evident. After I finished weaving in the ends I tried figuring out what to call this blanket. I was going to … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #33

Posted on January 21, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #33 “Easy Peasy” It’s been a while since I’ve finished a blanket for Project Linus. Looking at my pictures I see that the last one was in April. After that I was crocheting gifts. Baby gifts, birthday … Continue reading →

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