Monthly Archives: January 2011

Cadet Colors Mitts

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

I knitted another pair of fingerless mitts from sock yarn over the weekend. It’s lovely to know I can make these from one little 50 gm. ball. It’s Patons Kroy in Cadet Colors this time, which I got at Jo-Ann’s. … Continue reading →

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More Snow

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

Another sixteen inches of snow came during the night, which gave me a prime opportunity to learn how to use our large snow blower. WWwwa-Hoo! DH was able to put in a full day’s work from home, which meant no … Continue reading →

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What a Haul!

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

The quilt fabric skirts I picked out Saturday were back in with the rest of the skirts, but all three were waiting for me! Each one was priced differently, but the clerk decided their sale prices were $2 each. Nice! … Continue reading →

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Ripple of the Week #4

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

Ripple Number Four’s colors remind me of Starburst Fruit Chews, a mouth-watering candy. Starburst 11,288 crocheted stitches  — 66,416 stitches donated ytd

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Pre-shopping at Sal’s

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

I ran into Sal’s today just to see what was new and noticed three rather large gathered skirts made from quilt fabrics; safari animals, tie dye and flames! I’m thinking about going back on Wednesday, when all clothing (except those … Continue reading →

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Finished Ripple of the Week #3 and Beginning #4

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

I’m preparing a hand-out and stitch swatches for a short (one hour and fifteen minutes) free crochet class at the library on Saturday. Three of us will be teaching. It’s hosted by the kids’ blanket charity group which is hoping … Continue reading →

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Such a Find!

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

Today I found this beautiful hand-knit baby afghan at a thrift store. It looks fresh from a gift box, yet it was only $5! It’s ultra-soft; maybe the yarn is a cotton/acrylic blend. I’m going to give it to the … Continue reading →

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It’s a Pair!

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

WOooo-hoo (happy dance)! This second mitten was a breeze after all the fiddling on the first one!! I only had to redo the tip once this time and that was to match the striping on the first mitten as I … Continue reading →

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SNOW

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

It snowed about 12 inches last night. DH ran the snow blower this morning until one of the tires went flat while he was clearing the mouth of our driveway. We have no idea what he may have run over, … Continue reading →

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Ripple of the Week #2

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

I started this ripple last year. That makes it sound sooo loooong ago, but it’s really only been ten days. I’m a month early, but it would be a good one for Valentine’s Day. Hot Red and White  11,424 crocheted … Continue reading →

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