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granny stripe rainbow afghan

bits of color from inside the abode of yours truly. a bright respite for the eyes to rest upon during the longest days of this winter, as i am so tired of looking outside at the heaps of (dirty) snow. thank goodness this winter is wrapping up, FINALLY. yesterday we had a gloriously warm 60F day (in february??) and it was so amazing. a taste of what’s soon to come i hope. that groundhog better be right, damnit. :)

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the last photo shows a granny stripe blanket i’ve got going, it’s still in progress as i write this. unsure how big it’s going to be in toto, it’s about 6 feet wide and about 3-4 feet long at this most current juncture. the yarns used within are from debbie stoller’s stitch nation line of yarns, in a rainbow gradation: bamboo ewe, full o’ sheep, and alpaca love. i really like the saturated colors in the line; just my speed. the price is pretty darn affordable for the yardage, and the yarns are easy to find (michaels and joann fabrics both carry the ranges, the latter having more colors of each type, if not all of them). awesome. and it crochets up incredibly fast. win win win.

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it’s been kind of busy around here lately, especially on the weekends. personal changes are in the works…not at privy (due to my ongoing and persistent superstitions) to discuss anything quite yet, but will do so when the time is right. *crossing fingers*

February 19 2011 | Posted in creative dabblings., it's personal.

Comments

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  1. February 20 2011 at 3:32 am

    Kate

    Super neat. Great colours.
    xx


  2. February 20 2011 at 1:05 pm

    marissa (stylebook)

    gorgeous blanket, tricia! i always love these colors and patterns, but they’re especially delicious right now. i’m coveting “new” vintage dresses for spring!


  3. February 21 2011 at 12:58 am

    Ruth

    I am tired of the cold too!
    BRING IT ON SPRING! I AM READY FOR THE SUNSHINE! :D


  4. February 21 2011 at 10:45 am

    Liza

    Wait a sec…personal changes? Superstitions? Are we in for some exciting news soon? :)

    That granny afghan makes me miss crocheting. I’ve been addicted to quilting for the past year and a half.

    Great work!


  5. February 21 2011 at 11:37 am

    tricia

    liza: if you’re thinking what i think you’re thinking re: the “personal changes” (having another kid) the answer at this juncture is no. :) more like, lifestyle changes, which will affect me and my family personally, if they, in the end, occur. does that make sense? :)

    and thanks! :)


  6. February 21 2011 at 1:44 pm

    Liza

    Haha, that IS what I was thinking! Good luck with everything, anyway! :)


  7. February 21 2011 at 10:34 pm

    Eliza

    A granny stripe afghan is the next pattern on my list! I’m working on a granny square blanket, my first big crochet project. I love the colors you’ve chosen with that one.

    -Eliza


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