Opinions needed

[crochetstepmom]

My neighbor asked me to make an afghan for her after seeing another one that I had made. She is so excited that I am almost finished. She asks me the progress on it nearly every day.

 

Anyway, I want it to be really special for her. Her daughter told me that the reason she is so excited is because no one has ever made anything for her. No one in her family crochets, knits, or sews, so she's never had a handmade item.

 

I should be finished with the afghan soon (tonight, hopefully.) It is just a simple patchwork afghan made with Red Heart acrylic yarns.

 

Should I wash it before I give it to her?

 

I made some of the squares single crochet, so I blocked them before I sewed them together. I want it to lay properly, and I want it to be soft, but I don't want it to fray.

[Knit Happens]

If it is looking okay to you, I don't see why you would have to wash it; maybe that is a matter of personal taste.....if you want it to be extra soft...go for it.

[niqita]

I most of the times just put it in the dryer with a good smelling dryer sheet That way any stray human or animal hairs are gone. Just an idea

[Cinnaminn]

I would wash it - that way you know it is nice and clean and if there are any ends that are going to come loose/fray in the wash, you'll be able to see/fix them before she does.

 

HTH!