Tag Archives: scraps

Crochet time

Posted on March 5, 2016 by wonkydonkey

With the shawl in the blocking pile, I picked up a WIP to work on last night – the scrap blanket. I’m smack dab in the middle of the pinks right now, then it moves into greens and blues. But … Continue reading →

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Scraps for scraps

Posted on January 10, 2016 by wonkydonkey

I flubbed on a batch of soap and cut the bars to the wrong size. When I re-cut them to the proper size, I ended up with a bunch of really thin slices that I dampened and stuck together. Still … Continue reading →

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Feeling cozy

Posted on November 18, 2015 by wonkydonkey

A quick little scrap buster: beer (or cider) bottle cozy! I’m using wool oddments, will probably make several.

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Trillian, check!

Posted on November 6, 2015 by wonkydonkey

Yep, yep — a game of ‘yarn chicken’ going on there at the end, but I cast off Trillian on my way home last night! Rather embarrassed that I let it set for so long, since it was nearly done… … Continue reading →

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Speaking of blankets

Posted on August 23, 2015 by wonkydonkey

I started this afghan quite some time ago; made a billion granny squares and even got some seamed together before all the ends made me go a little crazy and the blanket got stashed in a bag. It was going … Continue reading →

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Since it was already out

Posted on August 19, 2015 by wonkydonkey

I was going to put the crochet hook away after I finished the Ondine shawl, but then I figured I might as well use it to start a scrap-busting project. This is a small blanket, made with sock yarn scraps, … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday is for the birds

Posted on July 1, 2015 by wonkydonkey

This one is, at least. I’m making bird nests. Why? Because some babies get separated from their parents and need to be rescued. And twig nests don’t survive the washing machine.

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Scrappy it is, then

Posted on June 10, 2015 by wonkydonkey

Trillian is a yarn hog. She’s eating up yarn faster than I anticipated, and so I’m having to figure out what yarns I can use to get the scarf to a usable size without becoming a scrap nightmare. I’m currently … Continue reading →

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Sock scraps, squared

Posted on April 11, 2015 by wonkydonkey

Yarn train, ahoy! We are on our way to Portland for a day of yarn store hopping, and I needed 5-6 hours of easy knitting – so I grabbed a bunch of scrap balls and am making mitered squares. Much … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on April 8, 2015 by wonkydonkey

It’s another use-up-the-old-stash project: more socks. Nothing fancy, just simple 3X1 rib across the instep and contrast toes & heels. Building up my inventory of warm socks for next winter!

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