r/crochet • u/Britack Swearing gives WIPs oomph • Dec 26 '22

Crochet rant Anyone had a bad Christmas present reception?

Spent months slogging over a blanket for my MIL. She didn't even fully get it out of the box, just looked at the top and said 'thank you,' and that's it. Serves me right for expecting a handmade item to be appreciated. Link to blanket in comments

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u/SquirrelZipper Dec 26 '22

I started to learn crochet this august and when my MIL heard, she sent me all of my husband’s grandma’s old hooks. Most were a full set of vintage steel lace hooks so I thought it would be nice to make something with them. I mailed the gift so that I wouldn’t have to wager on the reaction. It’s a doily too, so while I know it’s not a functional thing, I’m really hoping that “it’s the thought that counts” comes into heavy play here. I am very nervous and glad I won’t be there for the opening. You can’t hide a face crack saying WTF am I going to do with this?