Friday, March 2, 2012

Can Dinosaur Eggs Become Baby Blankets?

Okay~ so where have I been? Well, actually I can answer that question right off the bat with a big confession: I am the BIGGEST YARN SNOB I know. That being said, I must admit I did not know such a thing as Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love even existed.... so imagine my surprise....well SHOCK would be more like it....I mean this thing is MONDO!.... when wandering around Walmart a couple of nights ago, looking for crochet thread for my little potholder dresses, I made such a discovery!

Now I knew before I touched it that most likely it was 100% acrylic. Totally NOT my thing. But I just could not resist. So~ tentatively I reached out... and to my great amazement it was pretty darn soft. None of that old fashioned scritchy scratchy ickiness that turned me off all acrylic yarn 25 years ago. Then I read the label which says it will make either a whole baby blanket or a baby layette. Well I have a blanket I've been wanting to crochet so I thought why not give it a try! I will confess right here and now that I stood right there {looked both ways to make sure no one saw me!} and gave a tug on the center pull just to make sure. There's NO WAY I was going to bring that BEAST home and have to fight it from the outside of the skein or rewind it. But like magic it pulled out real easy. Oh! And the real selling point~ it cost $8.27!!! I just might buy this again.

I do have to say however, the cat is uncertain about it. Spying it in all it's glory she immediately jumped on the table. I figured I was in for a fight. This is the same cat I once came home to find in the basement literally wrapped in pure alpaca {acting high as a Georgia Pine, mind you} with the rest of the skein wrapped 3 times around the circle of the upstairs! But she pawed it once, gave it one sniff, looked at me as if to say, "You're kidding me, right?" and took off. She couldn't detect an animal scent therefore she was not one bit impressed by the size. Talk about your snobs!

But this die hard snob was impressed by the size, softness and price therefore I brought it home because I am dying to find out if dinosaur eggs really can become baby blankets. By the time I went to bed last night it was starting to look promising.
Foot Note {or Paw Note}
After publishing this post I stood up, turned around and this is what I found!
Turns out she was just waiting for a wee bit of a blankie to snuggle up with.

14 comments:

  1. So cute! Cats are so funny! Blanket looks as if its going to be soo nice and lacy!

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  2. Thanks Neicee! Cats really do add a lot to the day! This is such a simple blanket pattern. I was in need of some brainless work. You can't beat the pretty lacy look of crocheted shells. Love em'!
    Have a great weekend Girlie!
    Danette

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  3. Miły kotek! Śliczna robótka!!! Serdecznie pozdrawiam

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    1. Oh Halinka~ You Sweetie Pie! I have no idea what you are saying but I love it! It looks so very beautiful. Thanks!!!
      Danette

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  4. LOL! I could just picture you furtively looking side to side in Walmart!
    I've never seen 'egg' of yarn like that!
    ot - concerning my giveaway, I realized, like you, there are some who don't do Facebook so by this afternoon, and daily after that I will also include the Spring Thing questions on my blog. Glad you brought that to my attention.

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    1. OH GOOD! Thanks Brenda! I will watch for the questions now.
      Danette

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  5. You're not alone. I am a yarn snob too. I love the price of acrylic and some of it is really good too but I think that because I'm such a slow knitter/crocheter I'll always try to buy the good stuff. Not that it stops me from being seduced by a bargain. Over here in the UK we all go bonkers for Stylecraft special.


    xxx

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    1. Well I sure went bonkers for this one. And I am a super fast knitter and crocheter so I go through the stuff like I'm eating it, which makes hubby think I'm eating his paycheck sometimes!!!
      I don't really see the problem...
      Danette

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  6. What a sneaky kitty. Maybe she isn't as big a yarn snob as you thought.

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    1. Looks like we've both been reformed!
      Danette

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  7. Hi Danette,
    I made a similar discovery here in Oz.

    I love the feel of real wool when I am crocheting (I think its the Scot in me, we were brought up in amongst wool mills and textiles), it feels sort of buttery and spongy, soft and springy.

    I decided to buy acrylic at one stage as everyone was telling me that the acrylic would be just as good for what I was doing, and in fact, would be better for blankets as it would wash better.

    I bought a whole heap, and I hated the feel of it. I tried and tried, but didnt get the same enjoyment out of the crocheting.

    Then, I discovered the Spotlight brand (Oz) Moda Vera acrylic. And I must say, it is soft and feels reasonable to work with. It also doesn't look sort of shiny like a lot of acrylics do.

    Moda Vera also have a pure wool selection, which is what I use most often. Good colour range.
    Nothing beats the feel of pure wool.

    cheers
    Fi

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  8. I'm like you Fi. I just like pure wool. The way the fiber feels gliding through my fingers is a big part of the whole knitting or crocheting experience for me. I also like the smell of natural fibers! But as long as I can find a good high quality acrylic or acrylic blend I might just use it SOMETIMES. I must say I am enjoying this one. It is working up just fine. Feels soft and has none of that funny fakey look.
    Danette

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  9. Oh yes, as my spinning instructor to my yarn snobby self... All fibers have their place. I learned to love Lion Brand Wool-Ease years ago, and I'm glad I did. Great post!

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    1. Thanks! All fibers DO have their place! Lion Brand Wool-Ease is nice too!
      Danette

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Thank you for taking time to chat with me ~
Your comments make me so Happy!
Have a lovely day.
Danette