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Slow Sunday

I would have to say that it was a slow day which part of it was dealing with doing our taxes.....fun....fun
we're not done but getting there.

This afternoon was time to relax and work on a new crochet project seeing how I finish the Ripple Blanket.


It turned out very nice and not a bad size 65 x 70, not quite a twin size but it is big enough to lay on the couch and be covered.


This is the first of this months goals to be completed. I knew I was close when I decided on a list.


This next project is something I had seen a while back and have been wanting to do just because it would be a great way to use up all these small balls of yarn I have.


This basket is only about a 1/3 of the the ball stash.

Very easy pattern,  using two yarns at a time with a large hook and doing a half double stitch.


By the time I got around to writing this I have this much done, going very quickly because of the large hook I'm using.

Linking up at Kathys


Comments

  1. Love all the beautiful colours together.

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  2. that is pretty! such nice colors - I always have trouble with burying the tails if I try to make one like this

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  3. Congratulations on your first finish of the month! Love your new project.

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  4. Very nice! I like this ripple stitch! May I ask where you get your crochet patterns (inspiration)? I enjoy crochet, but only make blankets with simple (minimal counting) stitches. I've done way too many shell and zig-zag ones....and would like to find something different, yet simple to do (while watching tv, etc.). PLUS, I just found a beautiful yarn that "needs" to become a soft, cozy blanket in our living room...lol!

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