Displaying a crochet blanket can serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, whether you're showcasing your craft at home or presenting items for sale. Common methods involve folding, draping, or hanging the blanket to highlight its texture, color, and pattern.
Why Display Crochet Blankets?
Beyond simply storing a blanket, displaying it allows you to:
- Enhance Home Decor: Add warmth, texture, and color to a room.
- Showcase Craftsmanship: Highlight intricate stitches and design.
- Keep Accessible: Have the blanket ready for use on a couch or bed.
- Present for Sale: Attract customers and allow them to see the full item.
Display Methods for Home
At home, comfort and style are key. Popular display options include:
- Draping: Casually draped over the arm or back of a sofa, armchair, or footstool.
- Folding: Neatly folded and placed at the foot of a bed, on a shelf, or inside a decorative basket.
- Ladder Stands: Using a decorative ladder to hang blankets folded lengthwise.
- Blanket Chests/Baskets: Storing folded blankets inside while leaving the top one visible.
Display Methods for Sale or Show
When displaying blankets for potential buyers or at a craft show, visibility and space utilization are important. The reference provides several practical ideas:
- Drying Racks: Use a drying rack as a simple, portable stand to hang blankets flat or folded over bars.
- Crib Railing: An old Crib railing, on its side, can be repurposed as a unique display rack.
- Coat Racks: Utilize Hangars and a coat rack to hang individual blankets vertically.
- Pop-Up Shade Structures: If using a pop-up structure, you can hang blankets from its frame. The reference suggests taking plastic hangers that I covered with blue painters tape to avoid any snags, and hang the blankets on them, on your pop up. This prevents the yarn from catching on rough edges.
Here's a quick comparison of contexts:
| Context | Primary Goal | Common Methods | Key Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Decor | Aesthetics, Access | Draping, Folding on furniture/baskets, Ladder stands | Style, Room flow, Protection |
| Sale/Show | Visibility, Space | Hanging (racks, hangers, pop-ups), Folding on tables | Durability, Portability, Snags |
By choosing the right display method for your situation, you can effectively showcase the beauty and comfort of your crochet blankets.
