Friday, January 6, 2012

The stash has spoken

and for once I have listened.  The color sequence for this was 10 rows however, the last one ended up being just five rows as I found I didn't have any more of the green yarn.  Normally, I would have high tailed it to Michael's or WalMart and purchased another skein (and probably a "few" more in the process) but measured and this grannyghan is at 43 inches.  More then enough for a very comfortable lapghan so a row of single crochet followed by a row of reverse single crochet and its complete. 


It is very satisfying to be able to complete a project just from what's on hand.  The winter months will be a good time to continue decreasing the yarn mountain and increase the lapghan supply.  I have two patterns in mind for the next ones with one being from scrap yarns.  Looking forward to that as I have never done one like that before.  First to finish a round ripple.


I'm happy to report that the hand is doing very well. 
Only two days and I could use the blow dryer this morning. 
I'm happily surprised.

Have a wonderful weekend. 

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13 comments:

  1. FaithJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    well my sister friend...this is lovely work, your going to town..I'm rubbing elbows with you hoping it wears off on me. LOL...glad the hand is better, and working the hook and hair dryer....:)

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  2. hooksandyarnsJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    It looks very nice glor. Always good to use up some stash yarn - but it's good to buy new yarn too. :)

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  3. TracieJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Oh that is a great lapghan! I love the colors you have used. I am trying to destash myself by doing a hex a day. I just had the bright idea to do three blankets, one for me and one for both of my girls. I have to get rid of some of this yarn, so I can get more of course. :-)

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  4. byhooks4uJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    My oh my, sounds like everyone is destashing for awhile..me included..I have alot of thread that I am going to give away, as for yarn..a block a day for the entire year. Have a great day and glad the hand is feeling better.

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  5. CharlotteJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    So glad you are feeling better. Afghan looks good. Hard to resist going to buy more yarn, isn't it?

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  6. MindyJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    I love how your destashing turned out! Glad you're continuing to heal and crochet. =)

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  7. SaraJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Granny blankets are my favorite! So of coarse I love it. Wishing you a happy, colorful, creative 2012!

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  8. SnowcatcherJanuary 6, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Carpal tunnel?!?! Yikes. So glad the surgery seems to be successful, and as long as you can crank out gems like this, amazing!

    I told myself this year I can't buy any more yarn or thread until I finish a project. But then the project I started working on ran out of yarn...

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  9. DaCraftyLadyJanuary 6, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Congrats on the surgery..it is hard when our fingers and hands ache let alone our arms....I love large granny square afghans...

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  10. Stitchy Mc FlossJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Your lapgahn looks so warm and snuggly! :) I love the colors you used. I am glad to hear that I am not the only one who is shopping from the ole' stash this year. It's my goal to use as much as I can from my stash this year before I buy new yarn.

    I love afghan making season. :)

    Blessings to you and yours always.

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  11. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresJanuary 7, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Hi Glor, so glad to hear that your hand is fine and you are able to do your daily chores and crafting. I have so much yarn stuffed here and there. I really do need to use what I have but I just keep buying more and more and more. Winter break is over as we are back to school tomorrow. Not sure I'm ready for it. Best wishes, Tammy

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  12. MivaJanuary 7, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Hi Glor
    Happy New Year to you and your family!
    Wishing all the best to you in the new year!!!
    Thanks for sharing your jobs!
    Best wishes,
    Miva

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  13. NinuJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    wow! wow! this is a giant and beautiful!

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