Using up some wool
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
Rockingham, Australia
November 22, 2024 10:02pm CST
From time to time over the years, I’ve been crocheting beanies for premature babies. I give them to my sister-in-law who gives them to a friend who takes them to the hospital. I have about six balls of baby wool that I’d got from an op shop (thrift store) and I was starting on more beanies when I got a message saying they had more than enough beanies and thank you, but don’t sent any more.
I decided to use the wool to make a baby’s shawl. It’s a bit smaller than some shawls but still big enough to be useful. I judged the size very well as I had to unpick one beanie to get enough wool to finish the shawl. It’s a pretty colour but being blue, I guess it’s only really suitable for a boy. I particularly like the edging.
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@Dreamerby (10111)
• Calcutta, India
23 Nov 24
@JudyEv you learnt crocheting from youtbe??
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
23 Nov 24
I have read your postsw about you working on those beanies. Glad you are back working on them.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
23 Nov 24
That is quite well made !
Plus these are being used for a noble cause for which you deserve an applause !
Have a nice time !
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
25 Nov 24
@JudyEv
When India was out for 150 in the first innings, I was feeling dejected.
Yet both the Indian bowlers and batsmen made a tremendous comeback.
Beating Australia at their home and at venues like Perth, Brisbane or Melbourne is no mean feat.
That too with a 295 run margin!
Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Labuscghane and the new player McSweeney did not bat well.
Next match at Adelaide could however be more closely contested.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
27 Nov 24
@JudyEv
It is a day and night match with a pink ball.
Something that is said to favor the Australian bowlers.
Yet one can never underestimate the other team.
Have a nice day ahead !
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@aureategloom (11025)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
24 Nov 24
that is such a sweet thing to do 
these babies are getting something that's made specially for them 
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@Dreamerby (10111)
• Calcutta, India
24 Nov 24
This gift would be a very personal and hand-crafted gift reminding them of love and affection. Its indeed special!
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@Dreamerby (10111)
• Calcutta, India
23 Nov 24
Wow thats a really cute hobby! Crocheting is a rewarding hobby!
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@Dreamerby (10111)
• Calcutta, India
24 Nov 24
@JudyEv Do you crochet those wool animals? I see them in youtube shorts.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Nov 24
@Dreamerby I could but I don't. They're too fiddly for me to enjoy doing.
@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
23 Nov 24
Very nice! And fancy, too.
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
23 Nov 24
I guess they were all beanied up. Hopefully, they like the shawls more.
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@jobelbojel (36791)
• Philippines
23 Nov 24
This is very nice. I like the color.
It was nice of you to make those for the babies.
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@jobelbojel (36791)
• Philippines
24 Nov 24
@JudyEv My niece started doing this as her hobby and was influenced by my brother. My brother is making bennies as well but it is for sale.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Nov 24
@jobelbojel I used to sell a lot of crochet work some years ago. There doesn't seem quite as much demand for it nowadays.
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Nov 24
@Dreamerby It's a useful skill and much faster than knitting.
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@Dreamerby (10111)
• Calcutta, India
24 Nov 24
@JudyEv wow I would love to learn crocheting
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Nov 24
That is a nice shawl, You did really nice work on the edging,
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@Deepizzaguy (122067)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
23 Nov 24
It is very nice of you to crocheting beanies for premature babies to give them to your sister-in-law who gives them to a friend who takes them to a hospital.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
23 Nov 24
Very pretty. You're very talented. Have a great weekend. Too bad they aren't taking beanies anymore.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
23 Nov 24
That is so kind of you, Judy. May God bless you more 
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@Beestring (15373)
• Hong Kong
23 Nov 24
That is very kind of you to donate the beanies.
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