I thought I'd answer their questions here as well as by replying in comments in case anyone else was curious.
The granny blankets I make are about 30 inches square.
The rectangular blankets are approximately 36 inches by 24 inches.
There are two reasons why the blankets are these sizes, firstly I get bored if I make a really large blanket, secondly the yarn I use is all odd balls so I don't have enough of the same colour to make a larger blanket. In the blanket below the light blue stripes have been worked using three different oddments of yarn. But as my nana used to say "nobody's going to stop a galloping horse to check it out".
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I make blankets to help with the arthritis in my hands and have found that our local care home is glad to take them as they are a good size to tuck round someone in a chair without tripping them up. Jessica
great alternative to head smacking...though I'm sure some days...
I'd second the comment about care homes- my Nan was living in one and they welcomed crochet lap blankets for residents - they were also comforting for the residents. And odd bright colours are also great for them :)
My local care home won't take anything unless it can be boil washed.
I love your blankets. I also understand your reason for crocheting. I can relate so well.
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