Best Blanket

[Bev]

I just left the store where I purchased the yarn needed to crochet a blanket. It will be my evening entertainment when I choose a campsite for the night!

 

[Erykka]

I just left the store where I purchased the yarn needed to crochet a blanket. It will be my evening entertainment when I choose a campsite for the night!

Yay, I won't be the only one crocheting at my camp! I thought of maybe making them as I can for the howa folks to get to those maybe not having warm enough stuff, but no room. Gotta stay busy once I quit working so much lol

 

[maki2]

The price of yarn versus the price of a blanket? Nope not a winner. The value of enjoying the making and gifting of a blanket is likely a very good return on the cost of yarn.

 

[Bev]

You are so very right lol. I could of purchased a good weeks of groceries. But my practice trips have taught me that I will not always have Wi-Fi. The only crafty hobby I have is crochet lol

 

[vanbrat]

I'm planning on using my crocheted afghans that roast me out, didn't see anyone mention them, but they sure are warm and heavy to me.

We have a crocheted afghan in a "pillow" holder. If it is cold enough, we take it out. If not, it is a firm pillow for leaning against to support our backs for reading etc. This year I am making some pillowcases that have fleece pockets to cover our heads. I have a rice pillow that can be heated in the microwave to heat our feet as my microwave can work with my Jackery. This year I might find an electric blanket that is low watt. and will work with my Jackery. As it would be a heat source for the whole van. I heard somewhere about someone using a crockpot to heat their van as it is low watt. and can work for longer with a Jackery, but not sure about that. We have a very small heater, but it is not low watt. and sucks my battery dry very quickly. While hubby and I will be warm still working on how to keep pup warm. He is a northern breed, but ......
I also like the colorfulness of most afghans. They make things pretty.

 

[vanbrat]

You are so very right lol. I could of purchased a good weeks of groceries. But my practice trips have taught me that I will not always have Wi-Fi. The only crafty hobby I have is crochet lol

Cheaper than drugs and cleaner than booze.. I refer my crafty stuff as my prozac

 

[barefootrebel]

That's my plan for Christmas gifts this year- crocheted lap blankets.

 

[user 22017]

If we are trying to avoid petroleum based products, that leaves cotton and wool? Or a cotton covering with feathers inside?

 

[bullfrog]

Old fashioned quilts still work for me but they are a part of my heritage and make me feel comfortable mentally as they are familiar. They are heavy and take up a lot of space.

 

[Erykka]

The price of yarn versus the price of a blanket? Nope not a winner. The value of enjoying the making and gifting of a blanket is likely a very good return on the cost of yarn.

I'm lucky that I come across a lot of yarn from thrift store and friends coming across it and keeping me stocked well for cheap

 

[oceangirl]

If I go to bed with cold feet, they stay cold whether I put socks on or not. If I go to bed with warm naked feet they tend to stay warm. So I try to get my feet comfortable beforehand - hot water bottle, keeping feet near a heat source, sitting on them. Like, once I get the blood primed to flow down there, they're fine.

Wow this makes a lot of sense I’m thinking I actually experienced this and for got to note it thanks for the advice

 

[jacqueg]

Socks? while sleeping?

Oh say it isn't so!

Man, I love my socks...I have a few pair of fleece socks that are strictly for sleeping in.

 

[WanderingRose]

Ditto.