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Crocheted baby blankets.?

I used to make these for all my friends when they had babies - soft yarn in white or blue or pink. One of my friends told me that it is a dumb gift and that no one really wants a crocheted baby blanket anymore. Am I being old fashioned thinking people want these?

Public Comments

1. Absolutley not! I would have loved one for my kids when they were younger. It is a very special gift to give someone especially for the first baby. My mom actually has one that someone in our family made for my sister and I used it for my daugher. If taken care of properly then can be passed down from generation to generation. I think that is the best present anyone can get, tradition. Hey send me one!
2. My mother is a crocheting magician, and extremely talented at it. She can make anything with little or nothing. Her baby blankets sell quickly in the craft store and shows, as do her other crocheted baby items. Family members always ask for a keepsake baby blanket, and she gladly makes them. One lady bought one to use for herself while watching tv in the evenings. No one has ever said my mother's gifts of love were dumb. Your "friend" is sadly mistaken. I might also point out that a true friend would never tell you that your talents are dumb and unwanted.
3. Why should you worry about what other people think? Remember, when you've had a tough day and sit in your chair, what are you going to do with your hands? "Idle hands are the devils workshop!" as my great grandmother use to tell me. Besides when your finished you have been way more productive than anyone who would think your old fashion, besides what's wrong with being Old Fashion? Just teasing. Go ahead and crochet your head off. You'll have a beautiful peace when your finished and didn't just vegetate. ~~~~~Life's to Short.~~~~ make life worth while! Connie
4. I have to agree with the other "answerers" ~ No "friend" would belittle such a worthwhile, lovely thing as a handmade gift. I have two daughters expecting right now (two months apart, at least!) and they are both eagerly watching the baby items come off my needles. I crochet and knit, and their friends are very envious. So crochet on and enjoy every minute!
5. You are not being old fashioned. People still like getting crochet blankets, booties, hats and things. I still do them myself. My good friend is a nurse and she crochets blankets for all her friends that have babies and I know a few more ladies that still crochet for showers and parties. So keep up the crocheting for the ones that do want to receive the crochet items. God Bless You, Sarah
6. People love them. I have made them for a lot of people. Everyone that I have given them to has loved them. They all appreciate the hard work and love that goes in to them. Your "friend" is very wrong thinking that people don't appreciate them.
7. I make blankets all the time for baby gifts and sometimes I make a little dress to match (if it is a girl). The response from the new mothers is all I need. They love them and they are often treated as a 'special gift' that is treasured. They know the time and thought that went into the gift. I have often received a picture of the baby with my dress on or wrapped in the blanket as a thank you.. Keep giving your blankets.
8. Theres no better gift then one made with love. Anyone can buy blankets but each one you make is one of a kind. The people who are lucky enough to receive these as gifts understand and appreciate the time and thought.
9. Continue with the blankets, from the Moms point of view they are a welcome gift and most people will feel the love you put into. Could your "friend" be jealous of your talent.