KidsHappen Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 My brother is a trucker and he can't run his heater at night. So I crocheted him a blanket for his truck. My 15 year old started working on one for her room at the same time. Needless to say, I finished way before her so she asked me to finish hers. So I did and then the 12 year old wanted to know when I was going to make her one. So I started hers and then the 19 year old wanted to know when I was going to make her so it is next on the list. I have already bought the yarn. Then the older two said what abou them. So my list is getting longer and then last night my hubby was sitting in his chair and said he needed a blanket for his chair so I said I would get him one and he said no I meant you need to make me one. I am going to be making blankets forever. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssavings Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Oh, my! You're going to be busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Go to Goodwill. Find several thrift finished ones. Lay on living room floor slightly dazed with matching yarn embedded in your hair & such, act passed out.... When you "come to", proudly shake out the blankets you've worked so hard on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Go to Goodwill. Find several thrift finished ones. Lay on living room floor slightly dazed with matching yarn embedded in your hair & such, act passed out.... When you "come to", proudly shake out the blankets you've worked so hard on. :lol: Even funnier because I've woken up with a sock-in-progress stuck to my face before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Go to Goodwill. Find several thrift finished ones. Lay on living room floor slightly dazed with matching yarn embedded in your hair & such, act passed out.... When you "come to", proudly shake out the blankets you've worked so hard on. :lol: Sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susann Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 You just made me realize something-I found a beautiful quilt pattern to make my niece for her upcoming wedding (she's the first to get married). I'm so excited about it-except after reading your post I remembered that I have 12 other nieces & nephews! Think I'll come up with another gift idea:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Plan them as Christmas presents and call your shopping done for the year! Just think of all the time you will save. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I still have the afghan my mom crocheted for me. She made each of us 4 kids one. We picked the colors and how we wanted it to look. Mine has really wide stripes and has a border in a color that doesn't exactly go with the stripes (but I picked it, lol). Younger sis has one that's half one color and half another. I can't remember what the other 2 afghans look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuzor Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I like the idea of giving them during a birthday or special time. Otherwise you may have a small business on your hands. Start charging. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 My brother is a trucker and he can't run his heater at night. So I crocheted him a blanket for his truck. My 15 year old started working on one for her room at the same time. Needless to say, I finished way before her so she asked me to finish hers. So I did and then the 12 year old wanted to know when I was going to make her one. So I started hers and then the 19 year old wanted to know when I was going to make her so it is next on the list. I have already bought the yarn. Then the older two said what abou them. So my list is getting longer and then last night my hubby was sitting in his chair and said he needed a blanket for his chair so I said I would get him one and he said no I meant you need to make me one. I am going to be making blankets forever. :001_huh: Now that you mention it, I would love a blanket. I like reds, browns, yellows, and greens :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Aww. You poor thing. Think how much praise you will get on the monthly crafter thread if you post pictures of your updates. That should sustain your morale for the duration. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I am going to be making blankets forever. :001_huh: Forget about the crocheting and just give them all Snuggies. :D (And since you'll be having a lot of newfound free time, do you think you might be able to crochet me one of those blankets? ;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 oh my! Well, I guess really it's a compliment as to how well you crochet that they all want one. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I made something like 9 Harry Potter scarves awhile back. :lol: I feel your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab1 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 That sounds like something I'd get myself into! I'm sure they will be beautiful and much loved! Sounds like you have Christmas covered this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in CA Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I still have the afghan my mom crocheted for me. She made each of us 4 kids one. We picked the colors and how we wanted it to look. Mine has really wide stripes and has a border in a color that doesn't exactly go with the stripes (but I picked it, lol). Same here! Mine has bright primary colors I wouldn't choose now, but yes, I chose them :-) It's a nice keepsake -- and we still use it. Your kids are lucky :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 That began years ago when my Mom started knitting baby blankets. Now an afghan made by Nana is something every member of the family wants to have. At 71 she is knitting my 26 year old niece one at the moment. My guess is, this might be your new "thing". :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I like the idea of giving them during a birthday or special time. Otherwise you may have a small business on your hands. Start charging. :001_smile: Well, while you're at it, I need a new cozy blanket. I'll pay! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Um, could I have a blanket, too? :001_smile: I like pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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