A long, long time ago in a Meijer not so far away, I picked up 11 skeins of Caron Jewel Box in Tourmaline for less than $1 a skein. I never knew what I wanted to do with it, but it was soft and purply. When I decided to destash a bit to make room for new yarn, this yarn was the first on my list to go. I decided to make the throw that was on the yarn’s label. This throw required 11 skeins. Hmmm…methinks this may have been my intention all along.

I picked up my knitting needle case and set out to work. Oops…it’s a crochet project. Not a problem. I learned to crochet a long time before learning to knit. Unfortunately, it had been awhile (years) since I’d crocheted for crocheting’s sake. So I picked up my size H hook and got started. I sailed through the first few rows and realized that although the pattern required single and double crochets only, I needed a refresher. I could have checked the Internet or the plethora of craft books I own, instead I did what any self-sufficient, grown woman would do—I called my mom. She talked me through a few single and double crochets, and off I went.

I finished it and was not very happy with the results. It was too narrow and too short. I’m not a fan of blankets that don’t cover my feet and my shoulders. And, this throw was too narrow. I like to have lots of room on the sides—not so much to cover 2 people, but at least enough for my corgi to snuggle up with me. I decided I was going to give the throw to a charity or to someone who likes lap throws. Alas, every time I turn around, someone is using this throw. My youngest son loves it and seeks it out when he’s watching TV. My oldest son will grab it, too. The dog loves it. Even my husband will grab it on occasion. To my surprise, I find myself curled up on the couch with this throw folded and covering my feet.

Although I made the throw to get rid of yarn with no intention of keeping it, it looks as though this throwaway throw is here to stay.