Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Done

I meant to set this project aside a few days ago and get back to quilting, but I seem to be obsessed with finishing projects before starting new ones lately. Anyway, here's my crocheted V-stitch wrap, 32" X 68", made entirely from one skein of Lionbrand Mandala bonus pack acrylic yarn. I didn't use a pattern; this was a way my grandmother taught me to crochet wraps and blankets so I just remembered it.

This was all the yarn I had left, so luckily I picked a good project for using up the material.

On the plus side the yarn was nearly 100% free of snags and snarls from the factory, had no knots, and felt nice to work with. I thought the color blocking effect was pretty. The shift in colors also helped keep me from getting tired of it.

On the downside some of the dye transferred in small splotches here and there between the different shades. Not much, or often, but enough to be noticeable. The yarn seemed a tad on the thin side for worsted-weight, probably landing at a light #3 -- and yes, I just checked the label, which says #3.

Bottom line, it's a decent yarn. The Mandala bonus skein lists for $16.99, but I paid $12.99 on sale for the one I used for this wrap (then went and bought 2 more @10.99 when JoAnn had them on sale at 40% off.) Depending on the stitch you use, two skeins would probably make a good size lap blanket.

1 comment:

nightsmusic said...

I love it! The colors are great together and I might have picked that skein as well. Very pretty.

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