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Want to take up embroidery/crochet again but who will want the results? Recommendations please

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Doodledog Sun 12-Jan-20 12:49:23

Crochet toys (particularly amigurumi) are very popular with children and teens.

Crocheted baby blankets (and if you can be bothered, full size ones, too) are also in fashion - the ripple ones in particular.

Have a look on www.ravelry.com for inspiration - there are thousands of patterns on there smile.

Doodle Sun 12-Jan-20 12:47:12

I was going to say cards too Puddelchen. A good idea. Something personal that most people enjoy getting.

Puddelchen Sun 12-Jan-20 12:45:08

I do cross stitch cards. I get the fun of making them and the recipient is usually pleased but isn’t under any obligation to keep long term.

dragonfly46 Sun 12-Jan-20 12:29:51

Sorry the link didn't work. Try putting the address in Google.

dragonfly46 Sun 12-Jan-20 12:28:58

They are crying out for crocheted items for the animals in Australia affected by the fires.https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/help-australia-wildfire-animals-4781336

giulia Sun 12-Jan-20 12:24:40

Nobody of a younger generation wants pot plant mats of milk jug covers any more. Nor does anybody want embroidered hankies.

Can anyone think of anything small but useful I can make, using crochet or embroidery? So far, have thought of making pefume sachets for drawers and embroidering them with a small motif.

I so enjoy the manuality of these activities but want to make things that my nearest and dearest can enjoy and make use of.