I have dozens and dozens of skeins and balls of yarn, along with UFO's of the afghan variety, and they are taking up room in my "fabric area." So, I pulled a bunch of them out, put them in piles that kinda matched, and started crocheting again,,,
these three are for the Linus Project in our county.
Hopefully, Donna can pick them up and they will be keeping a child warm by Christmas...???
All of the patterns are mindless patterns, no real complicated stitches here, which I find comforting in my old age, the older I get, the less complicated I like my life (and stitching) to be. I don't have to consult a pattern book every five stitches, I don't have to count higher than 10, and I can mix two reds together without feeling like a yarn-idiot. So, I have two reds in the same blanket,,,do you think a six year old will notice? My wonderful friend, Brenda, was over for dinner last night, and we both agree,---- simple is the new fun---- She has crocheted, but only granny squares, and I tried to tell her how easy these patterns are, once you are done stitching, you're done...no sewing the squares together, the ends are already tucked in, just zip-zap-done. Perfect, Simple, Forgiving, and Old Fashioned....just like me!!!
Hope all your patterns are getting easier!
lyn
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Your blankets are beautiful - and the kids who benefit from Project Linus will love the bright colors. Jessie rec'd 2 blankets from Project Linus (with her arm) and she picked bright ones every time. Hugs!
Kris
They may be simple in stitch - but remember the love you put into each one of them...I agree that by the time you reach my age doings things the simple way has many advantages. Even with my quilting - if it is not fun - don't want to do it-may tackle something a bit difficult but nothing that eats my lunch.
Weekend is not far - enjoy it!
Hey Granny, how you liking that snow I sent ya??? *VBG* Bad Finn!!
I think the newly finished finishes are just wonderful!!! And the number looks great by your name also *VBS*
I'm totally in agreement with you, I like simple,no stress...the best. And it probably is a part of the aging process, or maybe how complicated the world is getting to be. At this age, I have virtually nothing left to prove to anyone. I might have at one time, but no longer. Life is short, eat dessert first! Sending big hugs on a strong wind, Finn
Hey Granny, how you liking that snow I sent ya??? *VBG* Bad Finn!!
I think the newly finished finishes are just wonderful!!! And the number looks great by your name also *VBS*
I'm totally in agreement with you, I like simple,no stress...the best. And it probably is a part of the aging process, or maybe how complicated the world is getting to be. At this age, I have virtually nothing left to prove to anyone. I might have at one time, but no longer. Life is short, eat dessert first! Sending big hugs on a strong wind, Finn
I love striped blankets and yours looks so soft and cozy! It would be lovely to snuggle down in one of those. Simple is good!
Simple is good - I agree! And that you are making for Project Linus is wonderful! I have a project linus quilt. Its a very special organization, and I try to donate as much as I can to them too! Good for you!
I just know your afgans will be love. KISS is my motto. Keep It Simple Sister. Have a great weekend.
I got to say I love your blog. Love the afgans and holloween. Keep it up
lynn
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