Only a knitter knows the value of the knitted. We've all had the experience of being asked to knit for a price. I usually tell those who ask, that if paid for my time even at minimum wage, the price would be astronomical and that I'd be happy to teach them to knit. So I have an appreciation of such things and that's why I bought me a blankie. I don't need a blanket, I could knit a blanket but behold this beautiful piece of work:
I nearly fell over at a nearby small town craft fair when I saw the $23 price tag. The yarn had to cost more than $23. Certainly there must have been a one missing from the number.
There were socks for $12 and this scarf for $7.50:
I needed a scarf even less than I needed a blanket.
C and I felt guilty and received an explanation from the two Hutterite women working the booth. Their elderly mother was the knitter and she was more concerned about being busy than the price. They were pleased to be sharing their mother's talents and for that I am appreciative. So, for $23 I have a beautiful car blanket that will be the solution to our ongoing marital issue of competing internal thermostats while on the road.
And now to the WINNER of the 5000 comments contest. The beautiful angora goes to blogger Maureen of 5 and a Beagle. Coincidentally, I was the winner of one of her contests a couple of years back. Thank you again to all you readers, both the lurking and loquacious. You are appreciated.
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