I have completed the red and white crochet blanket for The Big Knit at the Orbital. The majority of the yarn is leftovers. My own plus yarn from the big shopping trolley which comes to our gatherings , donated by anyone with leftover yarn, and free for us to put to good use in the form of warm clothing and blankets, which are then offered to people who are homeless. In the case of blankets, toys etc offered to people moving into a home of their own with few personal goods. It is to give that accommodation the homely touch. Anyway enough prattling, here it is –
I bought the White yarn for the border as I didn’t want to play yarn chicken. Colours chosen to appeal to football fans.
Personally I’d have made it bigger but that’s the size they wanted.
So now I have a blanket and a giraffe to take with me to group next month. I’m going for yellow and blue next, more football colours.
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Am I alone in wanting to see a photo of the big shopping trolley filled with oddments and donated yarns?! Sounds intriguing. Who knows what you will find.
I’ll take a picture!
That is beautiful! And so cheery 🙂 What a lovely gift to help keep someone warm and cozy!
Thank you
That’s a lot of accomplishment to be very proud of completing.
Thank you. I enjoyed making it.
Love the shopping trolley idea.
We meet upstairs so it comes up in the lift!
That’s a great way to use up leftover yarn, someone is going to love it 🙂
Thank you, hope so.
That looks great! And well done for doing something bloke-ish rather than a pretty one for the girls.
That’s what I thought , hopefully they’ll like it.
Someone is going to be a very lucky recipient–what a cheerful blanket! Nicely done!
Thank you. I enjoyed making it.
What a great idea to make the blankets in them colors, that will be much appreciated!
Thanks Kathy, Nice to put my crocheting to Good use.
This is beautiful. Reminds me of the ones my Great Aunt Kitty used to make.
Hopefully it will chime with would be recipients and bring back memories of happier times.
Looks great! Red and white are Southampton’Saints’ football colours too.
I was watching final score yesterday and noting the colour combinations. They are endless!
Lovely, Cathy! I am sure that will be a cozy way to watch some sports! 🙂
Thank you. Hoping it finds a home.
Wow! That is so bright and cheerful. Someone is really going to love snuggling under it.
I enjoyed the snuggling under as I constructed it, so hopefully someone who really needs it will enjoy it.
That blanket is awesome. A beautiful cosy addition to anyone’s home. X
Bless you, I sincerely hope it finds someone to love it. I loved making it.
Well done, the blanket looks great and I’m sure whoever gets it will appreciate it – I know I would 🙂
Oh thank you, so very kind.
That looks great and will be well received. I can see my brother – a Sheffield United (The Blades) supporter- coveting a red/white blanket. Even in his 60s he has memorabilia all over the house.
Supporting a football team is an all consuming activity.
well done and great idea to be crafting for football fans ^^
Hoping it will be a hit for someone, and thank you.
That is brilliant and the recipient will love it – I know I would.
That’s such a lovely thing to say, thank you