fuck you, 15-tog
i still knit blankets for my bed.
out of wool.
by hand.
sounds dull, i know, but i find it most enjoyable and i have some lovely blankets and i'm always warm on cold winter nights.
( Smash Monkey lowering the tone of the whole internet, Thu 4 Nov 2010, 15:20, 12 replies)

BURN THE WITCH!

( Ring Of Fire A petty, drooling belming butthurt retard., Thu 4 Nov 2010, 15:43, closed)

that will keep her warm!
(Lip Up Fatty Fatty Reggae still loves BBQ food on, Thu 4 Nov 2010, 16:02, closed)

i'm too soggy to burn
oh, wait, alcohol is often flammable, isn't it?
( Smash Monkey lowering the tone of the whole internet, Thu 4 Nov 2010, 16:29, closed)

I like this
I've not long moved from a flat into a lovely bungalow, I have never removed my duvets I packed when I moved because the joys of blankets came back to me when I took stock of the fact this place has an open fire.

The only thing that isn't right about having blankets now is the fact my mum doesn't come and tuck me in super tight anymore. :)
(Mensa Reject has gone out, I'll be back on, Thu 4 Nov 2010, 16:13, closed)

I learnt to tuck myself in
from this
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx38go8-Ig8

dog bullying optional
('tin'tintin, Thu 4 Nov 2010, 16:26, closed)

i hated being tucked in!
i just can't stand that feeling of being restricted
( Smash Monkey lowering the tone of the whole internet, Thu 4 Nov 2010, 16:29, closed)

any form of high tog value would send me into a panic attack

i radiate heat to the point some days i think i might be turning into the human torch.

How long do the blankets take to make and how many
do you need to be warm ?
(Cov Boy, Thu 4 Nov 2010, 16:30, closed)

i can make a single-bed-sized blanket in 2 weeks
and if i use aran wool, one will keep you warm. double knit will mean you need 2 or 3 if it's really cold.
( Smash Monkey lowering the tone of the whole internet, Thu 4 Nov 2010, 16:36, closed)

Are you...
Are you my nana?

If so, please can you not insist on making me a cup of tea at six in the morning when I come and visit.

Thanks
(Chickenwire social lubricator extraordinaire, Thu 4 Nov 2010, 16:33, closed)

pfff
i'm not even a mum, never mind a nana!
( Smash Monkey lowering the tone of the whole internet, Thu 4 Nov 2010, 16:38, closed)

thanks for the advice smash
im probably going to look for one on the bay as i wouldnt have the patience or knowledge to make my own. My home is like a steam punk enthusiasts wet dream so i reckon these sorts of blankets will fit right in with the rest of the madness going on.
(Cov Boy, Fri 5 Nov 2010, 9:55, closed)

you may be better trying to make one yourself
you can make a double bed-sized blanket for £30, but if you buy one, it could cost up to £100
( Smash Monkey lowering the tone of the whole internet, Fri 5 Nov 2010, 14:42, closed)