Crochet rug

Joann fabrics had doorbusters and this jumbo yarn on sale 3 for $20.  They're @1,000 yds each. Before you poo-poo this yarn, hear me out. It's perfect for something I needed - a small washable rug for winter. My feet have been cold on the bare floor when I sit at my table. Pulling from…

Rectangle granny blankets

Made for the charity Project Linus, granny patterns are great for destashing acrylic yarn, which is what the charity prefers.

St. Patrick’s Day afghan

There's a great sense of accomplishment when you see a pattern, and can manage it without buying the supplies. It almost justifies the yarn hoarding you've been doing all this time. Almost. A close up. This is my version of the Fields of Clover Afghan from Premier Yarns. Modified slightly to accommodate my acrylic stash,…

Robin’s Egg Afghan

This WIP has been "In progress" since February 2009. In my own defense, it's pretty hot here to be stitching together a heavy blanket, so I only worked on it in the winters. Looks nice on my bed but I have so many of them and this one is extra long (5' x 8') and…