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Monday, June 10, 2013

The Things we do for Love

Another awesome scarf crocheted and donated by our friend Sandie P from Louisisana.  Awesome shades of blue, what type of yarn did you use?  I've not seen this mix before but really like it.  This would be well suited for male or female, adult or teen...Nice!



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Few days ago, Sandie shared her story of how, when she learned to crochet.  It's a cute story, hope you enjoy it.

I learned to crochet in 1980, in Mississippi, from my cousin's wife Katy and her friend Diane. I used a J hook. From that trip I took away the basics. When I got home, I got yarn and hook of my own, along with a leaflet for how-to. No Internet then. I made afghans for everyone in my family. I only made afghans (large, bed size ghans) for many years.

I started a ripple afghan for my boyfriend (now my husband) just a year or so after I learned. He asked if it could be wider so I made another strip, attached it to the first few inches I'd already done, and continued the pattern forward. The things we do for love. LOL


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Scarves: 288+1=289
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5 comments:

  1. Marj in minnesotaJune 10, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    GOOD STORY SANDIE. Very sweet. Also liked the scarf. Hope some man gets it. I always feel we dont do enough for them so much more fun to do things for kids and the ladies. Whoever gets it, I am sure they will be pleased. Such a lovely mix of blues. GOOD JOB

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  2. SandyJune 10, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    I agree on the men part Marj...thanks for the visits.

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  3. Sherry KJune 10, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    I agree Marj and Sandy. I prefer doing for the men when making my hats but recently through in some female colors with the current groups of hats I've made (and are waitin to go to Bridge and Beyond. I love this color scheme also. I gravitate towards the varigated and sometimes that is not a good thing! lol Wonderful donation Sandie!

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  4. SSegerJune 10, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Very nice scarf Sandie! Love the different shades of blue.

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  5. SandieJune 10, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Thanks! The yarn is Loops and Thread Charisma Lakeside

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