Woman Lovingly Crochets Comfy Handmade Blankets For Police Dogs In Denver
Mar 01, 2019 by apost team
Crochet is a form of fiber art that has been around for several hundred years. It is different from knitting, though the two arts are often confused. Crochet makes use of one hook. The word "crochet" is French for "hook." Crochet forms a thick, plush fabric. Each stitch connects with the ones below, above and to the sides of it.
Crocheting a blanket takes a lot of time and skill. Plenty of love goes into each stitch.
The fiber artist gets to enjoy the colors and texture of the yarn. The colors may be carefully planned or chosen at random. Each stitch is made with love and attention.
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People and pets alike enjoy getting cozy in a handmade blanket. The warmth is comforting. The softness makes a person or pet feel relaxed and safe.
Whether you are sick or tired after a long day, cuddling up in a crocheted blanket makes you feel better.
As reported by CBS Denver, one Colorado woman began by crocheting blankets for her own dogs. Then she made some for the neighbor's dogs. Finally, she started crocheting and donating blankets for police dogs.
Her line of thought is that the service dogs work hard, and they deserve a comfortable and soft place to take a nap at the end of the day.
The dogs love the blankets. Some snuggle them. Others lay on top. A few dogs even slide underneath and make sort of a cave or nest in the blanket.
The dogs seem to know that she is giving them a gift out of the kindness of her heart and her love for dogs and crochet.
The service dog handlers and police offers are appreciative of the woman's care. The community sees her as a local treasure.
A lot of time and yarn goes into a crocheted blanket, and the dogs, police, handlers, and community appreciate this woman's generosity and thoughtfulness.
Do you knit or crochet or make blankets through some other method? Have you ever received a handmade blanket? What do you think about this woman's generosity to her community? Let us know your thoughts!