Monthly Archives: December 2015

The Last Ripple of 2015 – #52

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

I chose predominately Red Heart Super Saver yarns (RHSS) for this one, ‘Vibrant Orange’ and ‘Pumpkin’ from Sandi of MD, ‘Spring Green’ from Chrissy of TX and ‘Lemon’ from my own stash, along with an unknown grassy green and some white. … Continue reading →

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#51

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

Wanted to make a ripple that was at least a little feminine, for a change, so I started with a partial skein of mauve. The center row of the green stripes is RHSS ‘Light Sage’. Unfortunately, I ran short on … Continue reading →

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Two More Warm Laps

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

Having just seen two-in-a-row, ‘Lake Mead’ and ‘A Classic’, I thought maybe you’d appreciate a little break from ripples. . . Again I used two skeins of yarn fairy X’s J.C. Brett Marble in each granny square lap robe. MT10. … Continue reading →

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#50 of 2015 – A Bulky Blanket

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

What could be less exciting than looking at a cream and taupe blanket lying on a beige carpet?! lol. For a moment I considered adding an accent color or two, maybe deep purple and hot pink, by weaving crocheted chains … Continue reading →

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#49 – Nearing the End of 2015

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

WOW! I haven’t posted about any ripples since #48,  which was on November 29th. That means I’m four ripples behind and have but four days left in the year! I’d best get right to #49. Karen of MA, do you, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Stars

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

Over the last two days I’ve crocheted twenty-five Granny Stars. Thank goodness it’s such an easy pattern! – These are a wonderful project for sport weight yarn scraps. – They’re softer than I’d expected. . . perfect if I was … Continue reading →

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About to Wrap Things Up

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

I’m really pleased with these little knitted Bingo Buck* pouches that I just finished making of kitchen cotton yarn for the Crochet Corner ladies. Like the large white wooden beads? I thought it might be easier for the ladies to … Continue reading →

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Anticipation

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

The three used reeds that I bought from another Raveler left Michigan last Thursday, December 10th. The Postal Service’s tracking system said I could expect them to get here on Tuesday, the 15th. I thought 4 business days sounded pretty … Continue reading →

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Go Ahead, Shoot Me!

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

I know you’re all anxious to see what kind of yarn was in that BIG Bag. . . but the Crochet Corner ladies and I became so giddy while looking through it, were so distracted by the gingerbread cookie baking … Continue reading →

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THIS Big

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Linda @ alottastitches

Here’s how big a contractor’s garbage bag full of yarn is. – Our little dolly, folded and tucked beneath the plywood “floor”, which lays atop my car’s wheel wheels, will come in handy for hauling the bag into the nursing … Continue reading →

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