Tag Archives: Crochet

Drooling Over Crocheted Throws

Posted on August 18, 2020 by civilwarrose5

If you’ve followed my blog for a little bit then you know that I crochet blankets for Project Linus. I try to make quite a few of these every year so typically I don’t get too excited over crochet patterns … Continue reading →

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Vacation Crocheting

Posted on July 24, 2020 by civilwarrose5

I took vacation time off of work last week. While Jay was in his workshop, I was crocheting and watching The Good Place on Netflix (for the 9,456,778th time). My big project was a lapghan to use at work. I … Continue reading →

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Completed Crochet Projects

Posted on July 10, 2020 by civilwarrose5

A lot of people won’t crochet in the summer because they claim it’s too hot. I think that I naturally gravitate to crochet because in the past if I wanted to sew I had to do so in the sauna … 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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