Category Archives: Crochet

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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Crocheted Hats

Posted on March 13, 2020 by

One of my latest projects is crocheting hats. There is a faith-based substance abuse rehabilitation program that my small faith group has adopted as our charity of choice. It is a men’s rehab group and quite a few of them … 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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A Tammy Sweater for Chrissy

Posted on February 18, 2020 by

I have a delightful friend, Chrissy. She has been stressed and under-the-weather since before Christmas. I feel bad that I can’t do more to help her out, but I thought that the least I could do is make her something … Continue reading →

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Yarn Review: Red Heart Unforgettable

Posted on February 11, 2020 by

Recently I crocheted a prayer sweater for a friend who hasn’t been feeling well. I’ve already given her a couple of shawls, so that’s why I decided to crochet a sweater instead. I’ll write a separate post about this sweater … Continue reading →

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