Thursday, March 7, 2013

Stash-Busting 2013 and Mandala CAL

Well, I am doing double duty here. Not only am I stash-busting some of my cotton yarn stash but I'm also participating in the Overlay Crochet Mandala Crochet along. The overlay mandala is a fun challenge. Each row gives the entire mandala a different look. Not only are the stitches giving it depth but the colors are changing the look with each new color I add on.

Here is my stash...


I know! It's so bad. I pick up a ball of this yarn every time I'm in Wal-mart. It is so affordable and handy to have to make a quick gift, like a potholder, dishcloth, mandala's, etc.

Now for my overlay mandala...


It's coming along. This is through row 11 out of 31. I am so enjoying this CAL. It has been one of my favorites so far. I've visited the forum discussion at this group on Ravelry more than once. If you are stumped on a stitch or a row WinkieFlash is on there to help and answer any questions you have about the pattern. This beautiful technique was well worth buying the pattern. I know it will be so pretty when it is finished. I would like to try this again with a lighter, softer yarn. I'm not sure if it would work or not but mine is getting so thick already! Lol.

More later...

Happy Crocheting!


9 comments:

  1. It's beautiful Eileen I must try one of these one day, don't forget to link it up when it's finished so that we can all see it. :)

    http://lindacraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/would-you-like-to-party_5.html

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  2. New follower thru bloglovin' and new at crocheting as well! Your work is beautiful! I can not wait to see this project complete!
    Happy crocheting!

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  3. Hi! I'm a new follower via bloglovin' and am also new to crocheting(just a few months)Your work is beautiful! Can't wait to see this project finished!
    Happy Crocheting!

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  4. Your mandala is looking so beautiful!

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    1. Thank you Ana! I'll be using a lot of stash for this one.

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  5. Hi Eileen, thanks for the visit to my blog.. I haven't seen your name there for a long time! That is not bad for a stash.. mine is way worse! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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    1. Oh Teresa, you silly girl!:) This is just the stash for this project. I have a ton more of yarn to stash-bust.

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