Category Archives: Unraveling

Ripple of the Week #24

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

I’ve called this ripple Blue Lagoon ever since I gathered the yarns for it, probably because the darker of the two Lion Brand Color Waves yarn colors is named Blue Lagoon. The lighter one is Caribbean. But when I saw … Continue reading →

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Just a Little Yarn

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Have you noticed how long it’s been since I bought yarn?!! Yes, I’ve continued accepting yarn donations, I’m not one to turn down free yarn, but I haven’t paid for any since mid-January! I decided a couple of weeks ago that … Continue reading →

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A Noro Sweater Turned Vest

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

When I was digging through all my wool yarns and sweaters, preparing for the move into my new craft room, I rediscovered a zippered cardigan that I bought at Sal’s for $1.99 sometime B.B. (Before Blog). I think it’s the … Continue reading →

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A Little Ripple of the Week #7 – Glowing Embers

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Glowing Embers is unusual for several reasons. The only one that’s noticeable in my photos is that it has seven ripples, or zig-zags, instead of the usual six. 11,163 Stitches – 820,824 Donated Since Jan. 2011 It’s small. A little … Continue reading →

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A Bevy of Blankets

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

I gathered an incredible number of great blankets from just two recent trips to Savers! This pretty 27″ x 40″ baby blanket was in such great condition, I was able to immediately deliver it to the collection box over at … Continue reading →

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Chenille, Chenille, Chenille!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Because I enjoy incorporating fun textural yarns into the kids’ afghans I crochet for charity, I was very happy to find these three pretty-colored chenille sweaters when I recently visited Sal’s. Luckily, green just happened to be the half-off tag … Continue reading →

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Just a Couple Pairs of Fingerless Mitts, Please

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

My darling husband loves everything I’ve ever knitted for him, including the four pairs of little fingerless mitts I made a few years ago. He has loved them so much, some, like these, are looking very tired. They’re quick knits, … Continue reading →

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It’s Beginning to Look Alot Like Christmas

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

It might be Halloween, but it’s beginning to look alot like Christmas around here. This is the yarn I unraveled from last week’s BIG Heavy Blanket. I included the skein of yarn in this photo to give you some perspective. … Continue reading →

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Yarn Harvesting

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

Looky, looky!! Lots and lots of pretty pink yarn!! I’ve finished unraveling the double-strand afghan that I found at Savers. My double ball-winder technique worked very smoothly and now I have over three and a half pounds of RHSS “Light … Continue reading →

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Yarn for a Summer Sweater

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

I just found this spruce green Aeropostale hoodie at Goodwill. It was $5.99, but I got it for half-price, because the little plastic tag, noted by the big arrow, was yellow, the sale color for that day! It’s made from … Continue reading →

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