Anyone who spends a lot of time in an arena watching hockey (or other ice sports) knows that it can get pretty chilly, and if you are one of those people who is always cold (like me) you especially need some extra warmth while watching the games.
Since 2008 I've been attending my good friend Ken's hockey games and I quickly learned methods of keeping warm while watching. In addition to my tea thermos and sweater I always bring a blanket. It didn't take long for me to have a designated hockey blanket, however, after so many years of use (and thanks to my nibbly ratties (r.i.p.)) my hockey blanket accumulated a few holes that have been growing. While living in Fort Frances I wasn't too concerned since I had only the Lakers games and as a volunteer I was running around a bit which kept me warm, but now that I'm back in Ottawa with my friend Ken and hockey season is upon us, my hockey blanket needs to be patched up and ready for action.
Last year I attempted to fix the afghan by sewing it with yarn, but that proved very ineffective. So this time my plan of action involves patches on both sides of the blanket. That way it will keep the blanket nice and warm it will keep the holes from ripping and getting bigger. The patches are crocheted with similar colours and the same pattern as the afghan so it will match.
I think this solution turned out really well. My trusty blanket is trusty and toasty once again!
It was a little tricky sewing the patches on, and the brown was a slightly different shade, but after the first patch I got the hang of it and managed to come out with something I was proud of.
The patches on both sides does make the blanket much bulkier in certain areas, but I feel it adds to it's overall character. I've been using this blanket as my hockey blanket for years now and would have hated to waste such a nice afghan just cause of a few holes.
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| At Ken's first Snowflakes game of the season September 6th 2012 |
Keep Crafty Everyone, and to the avid arena watchers keep toasty!
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