Once upon a time, several years ago, I learnt to crochet. This was mostly because someone I worked with was talking about it and I thought it sounded interesting. I bought a beginners book, some hooks and yarn and away we went.
Several years later, when hunting in the loft for something I found a blanket, neatly tucked away. With the impending arrival of my newest niece I decided it would make a suitable present, whilst also clearing a little space in my loft.
I bunged it through the wash, for it is (gasp) acrylic, and sent it off to my sister.
I think I made up the pattern as I went along, it appears to be trebles with a border of doubles. I think I remember working it in strips, and appear to have crocheted it together as I went. I have no idea how I did this.
So it has found its happy ending, for my sister uses it more than the lovely bamboo blanket I purchased for said little person.
Knitterly/yarn snob note- Seriously this is nasty yarn, I bought it when I had no idea about yarn or anything yarn related. I am not opposed to acrylic, it is handy stuff since babies tend to leak from all ends but I would find something nicer now. Still it washes nicely and seems ok softness-wise.
It's wonderful the blanket found the perfect home! :)
ReplyDeleteI've personally really come around to natural yarns (particularly those which felt and/or dye with food coloring) but still admit there is a time and place for acrylics. . . Particularly with someone just learning to knit or crochet.
It's better to not spend the money on the pricey stuff until the new knitter/crocheter is sure she likes what she's doing. :)
That is wonderful you were able to find a use for your blanket. It is also fun to see what you were working on "back in the beginning."
ReplyDeleteGlad you found a good home for it :) I'm somewhere between a yarn snob and not - there are times when only acrylic seems to be the right choice, but I would much rather knit with alpaca and silk ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful and oh so practical. I'm glad your sister appreciates it! I'm a yarn snob, but not for baby items.
ReplyDeleteI am glad it found a home. Giggles! I know what you mean about being a yarn snob. We are so used to working with our beautiful fibers that when we use acrylic...and angel loses it's wings.
ReplyDeleteLovely story! It's wonderful that the blanket is getting so much use.
ReplyDeleteI am a yarn snob, but just as much for the fact acrylics make my hands hurt. And, wools, alpacas and silk just feel sooooo nice! I also don't work with cotton for the same reason. Their inelastic qualities don't work well with my hands. But I give in and do use wool/acrylic blends when I can't find superwash. Sweet blanket.
ReplyDeleteso lucky to have found such an appreciative recipient of all your hard work. It's like giving a big hug--(even if it is an acrylic one!)
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Isn't it hilarious when you find old pieces and wonder how the hell you did it? =D
ReplyDeleteHow great that it was tucked away, just waiting for the perfect moment!
ReplyDeleteA lovely 'happily ever after' story. I dread to tink what UFO's I'd find on the bottom of my knitting bag... :)
ReplyDeleteIt's very pretty. I tend to use acrylic for babies, because I don't want mom worrying about whether she can wash something or not, at three in the morning, while she's covered in that stuff that leaks out of both ends of babies ....
ReplyDeleteI like the checkerboard look :) I have noticed people saying acrylic wool is not as nice, but it is what I tend to use..since I can't afford other stuff he he
ReplyDeletethat's an adorable blanket, and so nice to find when you're not expecting! I agree - there are times when acrylic might be necessary for babies, but I've gotten so used to not using it that mostly I just get washable wool for babies now!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely journey that little blanket made. It's a good reminder, all things come together at the right time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute story. And not to worry. We all start with acrylic and move up from there.
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