Tag Archives: Crochet

Project Linus – March 2018

Posted on March 19, 2018 by civilwarrose5

My crochet hook has been busy. I finished my 9th blanket for Project Linus in January: “Coffee Shop” Why do I call this ‘Coffee Shop’? Well, let’s start at the bottom and work our way up.. You start with a … Continue reading →

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Review: Ergonomic Crochet Hooks

Posted on March 8, 2018 by civilwarrose5

If you’ve been following my blog regularly, or you know me in person, you know that I’ve been crocheting blankets for Project Linus. It gives me something to do while watching TV, during long car trips, and even during jury … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #7

Posted on January 24, 2018 by civilwarrose5

Project Linus Blanket #7: “Autumn in the Pumpkin Patch” To be fair, I worked on this in October and November. Then I switched to crocheting dish cloths for Christmas gifts. So this blanket has been sitting around for a little … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #6

Posted on October 1, 2017 by civilwarrose5

After installing my sewing shelves I realized that I have a LOT of yarn. When I was looking for yarn to make my next blanket Chester and I studied the many skeins in my shelves. It was a bit rough … Continue reading →

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Smaller Woodworking Projects

Posted on September 6, 2017 by civilwarrose5

Previously I have posted the gifts that I sewed for Jay’s cousin’s baby. I had an idea for Jay to be able to make something for the baby, too. His cousin’s husband is a huge Pittsburgh Penguins fan, so this … Continue reading →

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Project Linus – Blanket #5

Posted on September 3, 2017 by civilwarrose5

It had been a while since I worked on a blanket for Project Linus. I spent the spring crocheting Prayer Shawls so when we were getting ready to head south for vacation I decided to get the yarn together for … Continue reading →

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Crochet – Prayer Shawl #2

Posted on June 8, 2017 by civilwarrose5

After finishing the first prayer shawl I decided that I wanted to give another pattern a try. Again, I made a masculine shawl with a variegated yarn. It doesn’t contain any of my favorite colors, but the pattern was very … Continue reading →

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Crochet – Prayer Shawl #1

Posted on May 17, 2017 by civilwarrose5

Since I took up crocheting I have made a few blankets for Project Linus. It’s a good excuse to sit in front of the TV while helping a charity. Right? Well, when I was attending a meeting at church back … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #4

Posted on March 8, 2017 by civilwarrose5

The fourth blanket that I’ve crocheted for Project Linus is another Ripple afghan. I’m calling it “1990” When I saw the florescent-colored variegated yarn I was instantly transported back to the early ’90s when neon colors were all the rage. … Continue reading →

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Project Linus Blanket #3

Posted on January 5, 2017 by civilwarrose5

I am calling this blanket Purple Irises As I was crocheting with the variegated yarn it reminded me of the irises that I tore out of my rose garden this past spring. I really enjoyed crocheting this blanket. I used … Continue reading →

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