Category Archives: Crochet

Knitting for a cause

I am knitting again for the Special Olympics Scarf Project. Here is a link to the information for Texas. There are several other states that are participating this year. Head over to Not Dabbling in Normal to read the rest … Continue reading

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Crocheting little dish squares

A few years ago I got back into knitting and crocheting. I took a great class and made a neat little robe for a baby doll and also crochets a few dish rags and a few scarves for the Special … Continue reading

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Scarf #4, #5, #6, #7, etc

I have been seriously knitting and crocheting since my last post about finishing scarf #3. I have talked about how I learned about the 2012 Special Olympic Scarf project in past scarf posts.  Since Texas is very behind in the … Continue reading

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3rd Scarf Finished !!!

I set a goal for myself to finish three scarves for the 2012 Special Olympic Scarf Project. I know three scarves is not a lot for you experiences knitters, but keep in mind I am just getting started at all … Continue reading

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2nd Scarf Finished

I am just moving right along. At this rate I will make my goal of three finished scarves in no time at all. If you remember, I abandoned my second scarf. So this scarf is technically the 3rd one, but … Continue reading

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1st Scarf Finished!

I finished my first scarf for the Special Olympics Scarf Project. I am please with how it turns out. I do have a lot of curling on the edges and I remember my Gram blocking her knit things. So I … Continue reading

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Memories – Gram’s crocheted potholders

I use these from time to time and always think of my Gram. I really should use them more. The round one in the photo above is older than the rest. I will guess that is from the 70’s. It … Continue reading

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Starting to knit

My Gram did a lot of knitting, crocheting, embroider and sewing along with many other things.  She would knit, crochet and sew my doll clothes. I remember a red poncho with fringe that I had (LOVED IT). When the poncho … Continue reading

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