Monthly Archives: February 2011

A Thrift Fest

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

I read about several people’s experiences at Goodwill Outlet Stores within the Thrifty Knitters group of Ravelry, but because the closest one is over an hour’s drive from me, I’d never been there, until DH had a business appointment near … Continue reading →

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Inspired by a Beach Tote

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

I often clip examples of color combinations from magazines, catalogs and newspaper inserts. They’re often cut out of pictures of clothing, accessories, or home furnishings. The color arrangement for today’s new ripple was inspired by this little piece of a … Continue reading →

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Ripple of the Week #8

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

Ready for St. Patty’s Day 12,104 crocheted stitches  —  112,792 stitches donated ytd I think adding the second solid green yarn, Spring Green, created a much more interesting design for this ripple. Because of my change in plans, I’m left … Continue reading →

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My Cowl, My Way

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

Late last year I chose to knit the Lichen Cowl by Lauren Weinhold as my first cowl. I used Bernat Mosaic in the Spectrum colorway, which is a self-patterning yarn, so I didn’t need to alternate between two colors of … Continue reading →

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Ripple of the Week #7

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

I planned my first pastel ripple of the year around the colors in a variegated yarn; pink, green, white, and yellow. I chose not to use any yellow solid yarn with it. I had scrap balls of two greens, and … Continue reading →

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Finally, Mittens

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

These mittens have been quietly waiting for thumbs for a few weeks. I guess I’ve been in no hurry to finish them because I haven’t been wearing my red coat lately. But now that they’re finally finished I want a … Continue reading →

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Shopping the Sock Yarn Stash

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

I spent a significant amount of time digging through my sock yarn stash today and made some matches between future project ideas, patterns, and yarns. Berroco Sox in 1477 Kingston (blue on far left in next photo) may become a … Continue reading →

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Beginning #8 – Preparing for St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

Sometimes a ripple begins with a particular yarn, like this eight ounces of variegated green yarn I recently received. I have three eight ounce skeins of Red Heart Paddy Green in my stash. It coordinates reasonably well with the variegated. … Continue reading →

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Ripple of the Week #6

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

This week’s ripple was a quickie having started it only six days ago. I caught up with my favorite t.v. series on Hulu while crocheting it. The more intense the story, the faster the hook flies! Red, White and Blues … Continue reading →

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A Senior Moment Coming Soon

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Linda @ alottastitches

We ran into both the Good Will and Savers stores while out running errands this evening, still looking for a thrifty suit and/or overcoat for DH. Our hunt began just before Christmas. I pointed out this big sign in the … Continue reading →

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