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It’s Not This Time of Year Without…

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Catita Tx — 2 Comments

The weekly Photo challenged posed the prompt…it’s not this time of year without…Yarn! Lots of it! All colors and textures…plus the compulsion to create, and, hopefully spread some cheer. A number of years ago, I faced a lay-off. As our…

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Posted in 2016, Uncategorized

Fingerless Gloves in Action

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Catita Tx — Leave a comment

Here is another crochet post that I originally wrote in 2012. It shows a couple of my favorite ways to pass the time…music and crochet! Enjoy! – Cathy What better way to show off my fingerless gloves than with a…

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Posted in 2014, Crochet

Crochet Corner – Cell Phone Holder in Single Crochet

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Catita Tx — Leave a comment

In my last post I mentioned that I was going to be making changes to my blog. I hope you like this new look! There are still updates to be made, but in the meantime I thought I’d get started!…

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Posted in 2014, Crochet

The Old Football Injury

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Catita Tx — 15 Comments

Many people find this time of year reflective. I’m no different. This week I happen to be off of work, so I’m enjoying some writing time. That being said, over the past few weeks I haven’t written my typical two…

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Posted in 2012, Personal, Thoughts, Uncategorized

Michael’s Blanket

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Catita Tx — 24 Comments

I recently wrote about the newest little one in our family, Michael. Here he is with his Aunt Linda. It so happens they share the same birthday! To welcome him I made a little blanket to keep him warm and…

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Sheila’s Scarf

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Catita Tx — 18 Comments

My lovely Aunt Sheila sent me a box of yarn! How great is that!?! I decided to say thank-you by making her a scarf! The yarn I chose is from my own stash; I’ve been experimenting recently with different weights…

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Posted in 2012, Crochet, Family, Personal, Uncategorized

Summer Bag in Blue

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Catita Tx — 20 Comments

I had some bright blue yarn but wasn’t quite sure how I wanted to use it. When I looked through my stash and realized there was some white yarn I finally settled on a blue drawstring bag with some white…

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Finally Finished! Blanket for Two

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Catita Tx — 29 Comments

Many of the crochet projects that I start don’t take too long to make. Scarves can be done in an evening. A shawl or a small blanket can be generally completed in a weekend. That being said when I decided…

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Purple

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Catita Tx — 12 Comments

The Weekly Photo Challenge theme is PURPLE! I love this color! It’s so rich and vibrant! How does purple fit into my day-to-day happenings? Well… One of my favorite beverages is an “infusion” of blackberry and elderberry by Taylor’s of Harrogate…a…

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Weekly Image Of Life: Colors

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Catita Tx — 24 Comments

This week’s Weekly Image of Life from Island Traveler is Colors. What a great topic! As you may know, I love to crochet! In addition to the weight of the yarn, color is key in deciding what I’m going to…