Category Archives: Blankets

Dear Santa – 2019

Posted on December 10, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Dear Santa, This year has been rough. Plans were waylaid. Projects took longer than expected. And beloved pets were lost. Not all was bad. We did have an engagement and wedding that helped us remember that love will prevail. Santa, … Continue reading →

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Crocheted Christmas Gifts – 2019

Posted on December 6, 2019 by civilwarrose5

I have a confession to make. I haven’t worked on a Project Linus blanket for a little bit. I’ve been working on crocheted Christmas gifts. There are some that I can’t show because I think those friends read this blog, … Continue reading →

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How to Prepare to Crochet/Knit A Blanket From a Pattern

Posted on November 15, 2019 by civilwarrose5

There are a LOT of blog posts, instructions and YouTube videos about this topic, but perhaps I can put some of this in such a way that it might click for somebody. I am FAR from an expert on the … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #27

Posted on November 8, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #27 “Cartoon Cowboy Boots” I apologize for the picture, but now that daylight savings time has ended I’m not home when it’s light out. Pictures come out best when they are done in the natural light so … Continue reading →

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Project Linus – Blanket #26

Posted on October 8, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #26 “Thunderbirds” I didn’t think much about naming this blanket until after I’d done my first section of blue and was working on the first section of maroon/burgundy. The colors reminded me of high school. When I … Continue reading →

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Project Linus – Blanket #25

Posted on September 20, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #25: “Shorted” I can’t believe that this is the 25th blanket I’ve crocheted for Project Linus! Of course, looking at my stock of yarn it seems like I haven’t crocheted nearly enough to justify the stash! Oh … Continue reading →

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Ice Yarn Haul #2

Posted on August 9, 2019 by civilwarrose5

I have been very bad. In my quest to get the best yarn at the lowest price for a Christmas present I ended up ordering from Ice Yarns again. I had barely opened the last haul before I was once … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #24

Posted on August 2, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #24 “Blueberry Droppings” Due to very hot and humid weather that kept me holed up inside the house, it only took a little over a week for me to crochet this blanket. What also helped the progress … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #23

Posted on July 19, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus blanket #23 “Pistachio” Bob’s buddy, Darth Vader, helped me take pictures of this blanket. This was my vacation project. A few weeks ago we drove down to my sister’s and stayed with her for about six days. It’s … Continue reading →

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Ice Yarn Haul

Posted on July 12, 2019 by civilwarrose5

In March I told Jay that I would not buy any more yarn until my birthday (in June). I’m not sure he thought that I could actually do it. It wasn’t that hard, though. Whenever I would get the urge … Continue reading →

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