Category Archives: Crochet

How I Kit Up My Crocheted Blankets

Posted on February 15, 2019 by civilwarrose5

This year appears to be the year of crochet. At least, for me it is. I have so many projects that I want to try and definitely not enough time! About a month ago I went through my yarn and … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #16

Posted on February 5, 2019 by civilwarrose5

“It’s Not Easy Being Green” This afghan came about because my mom had given me some variegated green yarn that she had in her yarn closet. I thought I had figured everything out, but I hadn’t. When I was crocheting … Continue reading →

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Crocheted T-Shirt Rag Rug

Posted on February 1, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Right after Christmas Jay had vacation time to take. While home he decided to go through his dresser and get rid of shirts he no longer wore. I was hoping to donate them to charity, but they were either stained … Continue reading →

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Sewing Room Mayhem

Posted on January 25, 2019 by civilwarrose5

If you spent the last two months in your sewing room (or even your workshop!) in order to get ready for Christmas I’m sure that you are currently looking around at the mess that remains. At least, that’s what I’ve … Continue reading →

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Crocheted Tree Garland

Posted on January 18, 2019 by civilwarrose5

I think that I teased you a while ago about a crochet project I was working on, but I don’t think I ever shared it. I showed you a picture of this bag that I had made: I made this … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #15

Posted on November 28, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #15: “Winter Blues” Perhaps I was inspired by the permanent color of our sky now, but as I was crocheting this one the colors reminded me of the cold sky filled with snow clouds. If you have … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #14

Posted on November 18, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #14: “Coastal Waters” This blanket has actually been done for a little while, but I just finished weaving in the ends and getting it ready for pictures. I used yarn from Hobby Lobby and A.C. Moore for … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #13

Posted on September 10, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #13: “Branch” I actually named this after the troll, Branch, on the movie Trolls. Justin Timberlake is the voice of Branch and throughout much of the movie he’s a grayish-blue troll. As I was crocheting this he’s what … Continue reading →

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Two Small Sewing Projects

Posted on August 31, 2018 by civilwarrose5

I haven’t done a lot of sewing because my sewing room is so stifling hot in the summer. I had two projects, though, that just wouldn’t leave my brain until I had made them into a reality. I felt better … Continue reading →

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Project Linus – #12

Posted on August 29, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Prior to going on vacation I finished another blanket for Project Linus. Blanket #12 “Ode to Deadpool” When my sister was home this summer she saw me crocheting this blanket and said that it reminded her of Deadpool. He’s a … Continue reading →

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