Category Archives: Crochet

Ice Yarns Haul #3

Posted on July 3, 2020 by civilwarrose5

Looking at my crochet area you would probably suggest to me that I don’t need any more yarn for quite a while. After all, I haven’t used up all the yarn from my last Ice Yarns order. But here’s the … Continue reading →

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Crocheted Garment Wishlist

Posted on June 19, 2020 by civilwarrose5

Jay asked me what I wanted for my birthday. What I really wanted was something beyond his power to give me. What I really wanted was a lot of crocheting time and a wrist that can withstand the repetitive motion … Continue reading →

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Crocheted Sweater and Hats

Posted on May 29, 2020 by civilwarrose5

A while ago I had started to make the Rose Cathedral Stained Glass Window afghan. I got this far before I decided that I didn’t like how it was turning out. It wasn’t laying flat and I knew if I … Continue reading →

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More Baby Stuff…

Posted on May 15, 2020 by civilwarrose5

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 civilwarrose5

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 civilwarrose5

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 civilwarrose5

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 civilwarrose5

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 civilwarrose5

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 civilwarrose5

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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