Category Archives: Inspiration

Christmas in Grannies – an Update

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

I’m enjoying the process of making this granny, one little square at a time. Watching the tiny scrap balls of yarn disappear is fun! Seeing the cheery blanket emerge is even better! You might want to savor this next shot … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Future Watermelon Afghans – with Seeds!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Friday’s Watermelon Candy Cane Ripple turned out so well, I want to make some more watermelon blankets next summer. Obviously, watermelon candy canes don’t have seeds, but traditional watermelon crafts do. (I especially like the watermelon pedicure, which does have … Continue reading →

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Ripple #54 – Watermelon Candy Cane

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

The idea of a watermelon-flavored ripple afghan made me stray from traditional holiday color schemes. Although I still used the usual white with bright and dark greens, it was also nice to include some of my large, yet thrifty, stash … Continue reading →

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Ripple #50 – Cinnamon Candy Cane

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

I’m having fun planning and crocheting candy cane ripples. I googled “candy cane flavors” and found inspiration for a couple dozen! This one’s fairly simple. I used three reds, (Red Heart Super Saver Cherry, RHSS Hot Red and red scrap … Continue reading →

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Ripple of the Week – #38 – Blue Jeans

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

This week’s ripple was inspired by this partial photo of a striped sweater that I clipped from a magazine. What a manly mix of colors! Unfortunately, I ran out of one of the yarns! It’s one of a very few … Continue reading →

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Ripple of the Week #32

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

What a flamboyant splash of color this afghan makes! Inspired by the flush of my Oriental Poppies’ annual bloom, it seems guaranteed to bring warm comfort and smiles to the foster child who chooses it. Inspired by Poppies! 11,962 Stitches  … Continue reading →

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Beginning of #32 – Inspired by Poppies!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

The wonderful idea of making a ripple reminiscent of orient poppies sent me to the attic for a thorough dig in my scrap ball box! I re-emerged with this lovely variety of red and orange yarns. The black represents the … Continue reading →

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Beginning of #26 – Inspired by a Bath Mat

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

The combination of colors in this bath mat caught my eye, so I cut out the magazine picture and saved it, like I usually do. Here’s my collection of similar clippings from magazines, newspaper ads and catalogs. Most of them … Continue reading →

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Ripple of the Week #11

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

Inspired by a rainbow variegated yarn, this ripple also has seven different solid colored yarns. All the colors together remind me of an Easter basket full of hand-dyed eggs. Easter Basket 11,968 crocheted stitches — 147,416 stitches donated ytd Although … Continue reading →

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Beginning #12 – Spring Colors

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

I’m looking forward to spring. I’m ready to see the sudden appearance of snowdrops, followed by the cheery yellows and oranges of daffodils, and the greening of the grass. Aaaaah, Spring Colors. . . .

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