Would you consider this to be a good Christmas present? / myLot

December 4, 2016 1:55pm CST

I have decided to crochet my mother a blanket this year for Christmas. Would you consider this to be a good present, or do you think it would be tacky? Every time I make people hats and scarves etc, they never wear them. They always favor the store bought items. It means a lot to me, because of all of the time and love I put into making them, but I wonder if it means the same to them. Then I feel a little selfish for giving that kind of gift, because maybe I did it just so I could indulge in my hobby and have fun, when I could have spent the yarn money on something else for them.

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Laurel (L_B)

@Happy2BeMe (99399)

• Canada

4 Dec 16

I think it is a lovely present and she will appreciate and adored.

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Michelle

@infatuatedbby (95001)

• United States

4 Dec 16

It's a wonderful gift & sentimental too =)

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Val

@valmnz (17099)

• New Zealand

4 Dec 16

You keep on giving those handmade gifts made with love and shame on the people who don't appreciate them. I'm sure your mother will love her blanket.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (325594)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Dec 16

I would be thrilled to receive a blanket from my daughter if I had one. It's a shame people don't wear the gifts you've gone to so much trouble to make.

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Manisha

@ms1864 (6886)

• Bangalore, India

5 Dec 16

I have stopped making people gifts for the very same reason. ...but moms are a different category...they usually appreciate things like this too.

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Kandase

@Kandae11 (53679)

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4 Dec 16

How long will it take you to crochet a blanket?

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Becky

@mommymonky (325)

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4 Dec 16

It depends on how distracted I am. This one took about 2 weeks but was super complicated. I'm actually almost done, just some weaving left to do.

Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36428)

• Toccoa, Georgia

4 Dec 16

I think it would be a great present. I would use a handmade crocheted blanket for a long time.

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Jabo

@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

4 Dec 16

I would consider something someone has spent time on making to be far superior to anything bought. I would think that your mother will be delighted, as you make it with love.

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Kristen Howe

@KristenH (33351)

• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

4 Dec 16

It's a thoughtful present to make it yourself.

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