Crochet love

I haven't been to my (yes, it is mine) thrift store for a while, but today I had an overwhelming urge to visit.  So I went and I found this beauty.  For the princely sum of $4.99. 
Apart from one easily fixable little tear, it's in perfect condition.  I have had my eye out on blanket like this for the past few years, but most of them I've come across have been nasty colour combinations, worn out or just too expensive.
When I look at all those tiny squares and how much love and effort went it to it, I think it's maker would be happy to know that it's now with someone who appreciates all the hard work.

Comments

[domesticali]

It's like a Klimt painting - I saw it in your Flickr stream and thought 'WOW - she's been busy'. Turns out you've been savvy too!

[Jacqui]

You grabbed a real bargin there!!!
I'm a crocheter and like you stated there is so much work that goes into a blanket like that - it makes me sad that it would even be in a thrift store :-(
I think the maker would love the fact that it has ened up in a home of appreciation.
Great find -
Jacqui

[One Crafty Mumma]

oh wow, that's totally gorgeous and such a nice price.
I love the colour combination.

[Sara]

What a treasure! How could someone have had the heart to get rid of it? Glad it's in your hands now and will be appreciated! It's absolutely beautiful!

[Danielle]

What a Score! Such a lovely blanket, I'm sure it'll be well loved.

[Donna]

What a total find! I glance at the afghans every time I go to my store but so far not as lucky as this!

[deb]

That is one huge blanket! congratulations... awesome find. I just love to think of the person who sat quietly crocheting all the squares while life swirled about them. What were they watching? listening too? were they in a busy family or on the porch by themselves?? So many stories for $5!

[Rachel]

what a find ! it's beautiful & huge !

[jacquie]

what? you found THIS for THAT MUCH! i need a thrift store like yours.

[Courtney]

$4.99?!?! What a great bargain!

Like you, I often "rescue" treasures such as this blanket. I do believe the makers would be happy knowing that their creation is appreciated.

[Nina - Tabiboo]

'oh my' gasp!! that is gorgeous - great find and I know it will be loved. It must of been destiny - your little sixth sense giving you a nudge.

take care,

Nina x

[driftwood]

oooh it's gorgeous. lucky you xxxxx

[dottycookie]

Absolutely gorgeous - and we know you're going to give it the love it deserves. You do realise you've probably used up 5 years of thrift shop karma though?!

[periwinkle]

that is one lovely big blankie - definately a lot of work gone into that one

[Teresa]

That is such an awesome find!

[Sew Create It - Jane]

Excellent find! What a bargain! I bet the owner would be thrilled to know it was being loved and used.

[UK lass in US]

What a beauty!

I'm still looking for yarn to mend the granny square blanket made by my great-grandmother. Not actually sure how to mend the blanket, though - I'm guessing I have to redo the square then sew it in?

[Lucy Locket-Pocket]

It's beautiful! What a bargain!!! Lucy x

[Susan from Missouri]

OMG! Courtney and Dottycookie took the words from my fingertips. Good job! The person who created this will love that you appreciate the work, and karma is just - You give so much through your blog.

[Susan from Missouri]

I was looking on Moda Bake shop a bit ago at the recipes (patterns). There are so many neat free patterns from this site. I just had to share - incase you have never found it. Enjoy!

[jenny]

Holy smokes, what a find! I love it.

[Lina]

Yes, it does look rather like a Klimt doesn't it? Can't crochet unfortunately...but am excellent at appreciating someone else's hard work!

[Lina]

I have seen many too, but this was by far the best one I've ever seen. It was totally underpriced too, they normally go for at least $20!

[Lina]

Thanks Rachel, it really isn't that big - a good lap size I'd say, but the squares are teeny weeny!

[Lina]

I really hope not!