Category Archives: Crochet

A Wooden Surface

Posted on January 3, 2020 by civilwarrose5

I don’t know what to actually call one of the gifts that Jay made me for Christmas. It’s similar to an adjustable computer tray that you see in living rooms, but yet it’s slightly different. Let me tell you why … Continue reading →

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Crocheted Garments for Christmas

Posted on December 31, 2019 by civilwarrose5

I believe it was a few weeks ago when I posted that I wanted to make a new top to wear to Christmas Eve mass. I found the Abundant Motifs Tunic: I looked on Ravelry to see how many people … Continue reading →

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A.C. (No)Moore…

Posted on December 17, 2019 by civilwarrose5

I know that by now this is old news, but I felt like I needed to blog about it. If you haven’t heard, A.C. Moore is closing. ALL of their stores. ALL OF THEM. My sister is perfectly modeling the … 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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Warm Embers Cardigan – Finished

Posted on December 3, 2019 by civilwarrose5

To be fair, this garment has been finished for a while. I just had to find the time (and daylight!) when I could get Jay to take pictures of me modeling it. Unfortunately, I can’t afford a decent model so … 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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Warm Embers Cardigan – 9-13-19

Posted on September 13, 2019 by civilwarrose5

It’s amazing that all of this: Can turn into this: No, I haven’t finished it yet. I have a few more projects lined up so I will be happy when I CAN say that this is done. Since September is … Continue reading →

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