Monthly Archives: March 2012

Scrap Ripple of the Week #16 – Corduroy Colors

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

I picked out the richest colors of yarn from those still remaining in my scrap box. There were at least twenty-four! and I thought they would look great mixed together with a light neutral color. After trying out a few … Continue reading →

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Following a Crochet Whim

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

I’ve been thinking about crocheting a particular decorative throw for us. I’ve been thinking about it for so long, I can almost see it… casually thrown over the back of the solid-colored easy chair we’ll buy once our library/office is … Continue reading →

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Scrimple Ripple of the Week #15

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

I’m continuing to work out of the overflowing box of little balls of scrap yarn. A couple of weeks ago I shared how I came up with the Scrandom Ripple Plan. I thought you might like to read about the … Continue reading →

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A Noro Sweater Turned Vest

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

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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Pretty Pineapples

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

I did not crochet this afghan, I simply recognized it as a great deal when I found it, in  pristine condition, at Savers. After my ‘senior’ discount, it was only $2.39! I’m donating this simple, yet somewhat lacy, baby afghan, … Continue reading →

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Ripple of the Week #14 – That 70’s Ripple

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

Remember how ‘stylish’ kitchens looked during the 70’s? I attempted to revive one of the era’s favorite color combinations with a bunch of vintage yarn. Most of it came from thrift stores, but the cream was a small part of … Continue reading →

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A Scrandom Ripple #13 – French Country Sept (Seven)

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

I blindly followed the Scrandom Ripple Plan that I wrote for French Country Sept, not really knowing how it would turn out. I am so pleased with my results!! 11,554 Stitches – 888,035 Stitches Donated Since Jan. 2011 There are … Continue reading →

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Stalled

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

Nothing much has happened with the new entry way since I painted our old deacon’s bench dark green to match the tag sale shelf. Here’s the bench, against the back of the two cherry bookcases, which form the new ‘wall’ … Continue reading →

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2012 Ripple of the Week #12 – Clouds at Dawn

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

I began crocheting Clouds at Dawn with a size I hook (5.5 mm) and two strands of dk and baby yarns. It wasn’t long before I recognized that two strands of the purple dk, Bernat’s Softee Baby, (part of this … Continue reading →

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Planning a Scrandom Ripple

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Linda @ alottastitches

My goal for French Country Sept (seven) is to use up these scraps, the partial skeins and small balls of yarn I have left from making French Countries One through Six. I’m also including some RHSS Light Raspberry I unraveled … Continue reading →

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