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Completed

I meant to set this project aside a few days ago and get back to quilting, but I seem to be obsessed with finishing projects before starting new ones lately.

Here's my crocheted V-stitch wrap, 32" X 68", made entirely from one skein of Lionbrand Mandala bonus pack acrylic yarn. I didn't use a pattern; this was a way my grandmother taught me to crochet wraps and blankets so I just remembered it. Start to finish it took eight days.

This was all the yarn I had left, so luckily I picked a good project for using up the material. I'd say one skein might also make a sweater, depending on the pattern.

On the plus side the yarn was nearly 100% free of snags and snarls from the factory, had no knots, and felt nice to work with. I thought the color blocking effect was pretty. The shift in colors also helped keep the project from becoming monotonous for me, something I've always had a problem with when crocheting.

On the downside some of the dye transferred in small splotches here and there between the different shades. Not much, or often, but enough to be noticeable. The yarn seemed a tad on the thin side for worsted-weight, probably landing at a light #3 (and yes, I just checked the label, which says #3.)

Bottom line, it's a decent yarn that's available in a lot of interesting colors. The Mandala bonus skein lists for $16.99, but I paid $12.99 on sale for the one I used for this wrap (then went and bought 2 more for $10.99 each when JoAnn had them on sale at 40% off.) Depending on the stitch you use, two skeins would probably make a lap blanket.

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