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Make a Baby Afghan From Reclaimed Yarn

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Last Updated on August 9, 2017 by lydiaf1963

This month’s #CraftRoomDestashChallenge features a baby afghan made from reclaimed yarn. It’s been almost a year, but I finally finished the baby afghan my daughter asked for. I started before my grandson was born. He’s now 7 months old (!).

The rules for the Destash Challenge are to use items we have on hand to create something new. We’re allowed $10 to purchase supplies. This month I didn’t have to buy anything. You can read more about the pattern I used in this post.

About two years ago, when my oldest grandson was an infant, I tried my hand at making the Harvest Cardigan from Tin Can Knits. It was a great learning experience but I didn’t like the way it looked on me so I took it apart. There I was with lots of yards of Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable acrylic yarn (affiliate link) and a request from my daughter for a blanket for her baby.

I just could not get into this project. It wasn’t the pattern. I really enjoy working it. Certainly my grandson motivated me to work on it, but I kept putting it aside. I think it was the reclaimed yarn. It split very easily and was just not pleasant to work with.

Two months ago I decided I needed to suck it up and finish. I started carrying the blanket with me everywhere and worked on a side at a time. Eventually I finished and was able to cast off. I used an i-cord cast off which I feel gives a nice even edge.

The yarn was variegated and the pattern turned out to be rather pretty.  Now that I’ve washed and dried it, I like how it turned out. I’m relieved it’s finished, though! I’m more than ready to work on another project!

Every month, a group of bloggers challenge each other to create a new craft or project from their own stash of goodies! Check out some awesome creations you might be able to make from your own stash! #CraftRoomDestashChallenge

Every month, a group of bloggers challenge each other to create a new craft or project from their own stash of goodies! Check out some awesome creations you might be able to make from your own stash! #CraftRoomDestashChallenge

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20 Comments

  1. Your blanket is gorgeous! I crochet and have been using yarn leftovers for a 100 day project on Instagram. It’s nice to use up all the bits & pieces. 🙂

    1. lydiaf1963 says:

      Thanks! I was happy with how it turned out. The process was agonizing, though! lol

  2. I love the colors you picked! So fresh and trendy, looks comfy. I bet it took forever, I can tell you put a lot of time and love into it 🙂

    1. lydiaf1963 says:

      Thanks, Molly. I used Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable. The colorway is called Tidal.

    1. lydiaf1963 says:

      Thanks, Marci! All I need to do now is get it in the mail 🙂

  4. I never could get the hang of crocheting. I do admire anyone who does. The blanket is a family heirloom. It is so beautiful and will be treasured by your daughter and grandson.

    1. lydiaf1963 says:

      Thank you! Hope you’re having a great week 🙂

  5. This is really pretty, I love the colour of the wool. To bad it was a challenge to finish it. Well done though it looks great.

    1. lydiaf1963 says:

      Everyone loses enthusiasm for a project once in a while. I’m glad I pushed through this one. Thanks!

  6. I know the feeling of procrastinating in a project. Sometimes I give up altogether. But other times the person you want to give your creation to, is sooooo special that you simply suck it up! Well done! I love how it turned out. I am working currently on a summer top for myself. I wonder if I will be wearing it this year or the next 😉

    1. lydiaf1963 says:

      I know the feeling 🙂 Thanks!

  7. Oh I feel your pain….I have so many projects that I started and haven’t finished but kudos to you for sticking with it. This turned out beautifully.

    1. lydiaf1963 says:

      Good thing I don’t have a lot of space or there’d be even more! Thanks 🙂

    1. lydiaf1963 says:

      Thanks!

  9. That blanket turned out gorgeous. I love homemade items like this and I know it will become a treasured family item.

    1. lydiaf1963 says:

      Thanks, Erlene! I hope so 🙂

  10. It’s beautiful! I have tons of yarn around all the time. Usually, I have multiple projects in the works but I know the wonderful accomplishment of finishing a project, lol

    1. lydiaf1963 says:

      Thank you 🙂

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