Monthly Archives: May 2014

Bigger and Better

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Linda @ alottastitches

The Salvation Army Thrift Store that I visit the most often was closed for the last couple of weeks of April. I’ve sometimes managed to stay away for as long as three weeks, so I handled this temporary shutdown pretty … Continue reading →

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#22 Worth the Bother

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Linda @ alottastitches

Here is my first Bargello Ripple, Fresh Sweet Corn. Counting my left over chains, – Remember, I had decided to try 200. – I think I used 187 to get a 35″ wide five-point ripple. I’ll double-check that number if … Continue reading →

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Fun with Planning Stripes

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Linda @ alottastitches

I’ve known about the amazing Random Stripe Generator for years.  This tool can offer a seemingly endless number of stripe designs for whatever combination of colors you may have gathered. All you need to do is: Simply choose which of … Continue reading →

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#21 Another Scrap Ripple

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Linda @ alottastitches

I’ve created a little game for myself where I start planning my next scrap ripple by looking at what yarns I have left from the last one that I just finished. In this case, that was last month’s ‘Spring Rain’. … Continue reading →

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Inspired by A Quilt

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Linda @ alottastitches

I bought this book of quilt patterns, ‘Colorwash Bargello Quilts’ by Beth Ann Williams, – $1.99 at Savers – because the quilt on its cover made me think of a crocheted ripple afghan. Inside I found far more complex Bargello* … Continue reading →

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#20 Pear Seeds

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Linda @ alottastitches

This week’s ripple was inspired by a color palette from Design-Seeds.com, a wonderful web site that I learned about through a Ravelry friend. Thanks, Karen! This particular combo is called ‘Pear Brights’. I may freely share it with you here … Continue reading →

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Look Ma, No Holes!

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Linda @ alottastitches

Last year I bought DH a beautifully handknit deep red wool scarf at Savers. It looked pristine at the time but shortly after he started wearing it two little holes appeared! I suspect moths munched on it long before it … Continue reading →

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#19 A Little Ripple

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Linda @ alottastitches

With this blanket I succeeded in using the rest of the heavy yarns, mostly Caron One Pound, that were left in my stash after I made the ‘Tropical Fruit Salad’ and ‘Desert Sunset’ ripples. Unfortunately, it came out rather short … Continue reading →

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Other Methods

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Linda @ alottastitches

A while ago I explained how I make holes in fleece fabric so I can add a crocheted yarn border. But I understand that not everyone wants to spend the $$ for a rotary cutter and special skip-stitch blade or … Continue reading →

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