Repairing crochet blanket

Crocheted blankets for children are much loved and greatly treasured items. So, you've got a lovely crochet blanket from Grandma that is coming undone? Here are tips to help you get that keepsake blanket back into a usable condition....

Even the most well-made crochet blanket can start to look a little shabby after years of love and use. It's not uncommon for the yarn loops on a...

I had a client get in touch with me a couple of weeks ago. In my client’s words the situation was this: I got your name from the local yarn store. I have a blanket my wife made for my daughter. My daughter’s dog put a hole in it (see photos) and now I need a repair to restore peace and civility to my family. Is this something you could do (I hope)? Clearly I had to help! The hole was oriented across two of the different colors in the blanket, spanning 5-6...

Oh no. Your afghan caught on the corner of a table and you heard the awful tearing that can only mean one thing: you just ripped your precious, handmade afghan. Or maybe your new puppy went on a chewing streak and left slobbery, dangling ends hanging from a gaping hole. Before you fall on the floor in despair, How to Repair a Crochet Blanket is here to help. While we can’t give you the exact diagnosis or plan for repair for your afghan, since each one is different, we can give you some…

Wrapped up inside this lovely vintage crochet throw is this: and this: Some friends of mine at church asked if I would take a look at this throw that his grandmother had made for him and try to repair it. He is a Labrador-lover, and his dog apparently loved on this blanket one day while "mom & dad" weren't home. I'm not sure how old the blanket is, my friends are in their mid 50s, so I'm thinking this throw has been around at least 30 years or more especially after looking at the variances…

I had a client get in touch with me a couple of weeks ago. In my client’s words the situation was this: I got your name from the local yarn store. I have a blanket my wife made for my daughter. My daughter’s dog put a hole in it (see photos) and now I need a repair to restore peace and civility to my family. Is this something you could do (I hope)? Clearly I had to help! The hole was oriented across two of the different colors in the blanket, spanning 5-6...

Granny Square Repair! A Step-by-Step Photo Tutorial If you have been following the Resurrection Afghan, you learned how to match yarn in Part II and how to repair seams in Part III. The next step is repairing the 132 squares. Most of the grannies are still intact,…

I run through 5 ways that you can repair crochet blankets that have ripped, torn, frayed or have loose yarn ends emerging. You can find more information on f...

Are you trying to fix an uneven crochet blanket? Follow these quick tips to fix your crooked blanket.