repair job and new hooks

Way back in August 2012 I made an afghan that was given to a friend. Fast forward to 2026. A sweet wee doggy decided that afghan would make a scrumptious meal and did this to it. (No harm came to the doggy though I'm sure he was given a bit of a talking to.)

I was asked if I could fix it. Now this is not a skill I have honed, but I said I'd do my best.

Fortunately, I knew which color the ripped spot was worked in. Unfortunately, that yarn is now discontinued. Bernat Giggles Tickled Pink. I found some on Ravelry but the person never answered my query. I found one skein on Amazon but I didn't know if one skein was enough as in my blog entry on making the afghan I didn't note how much each name took nor did I note the hook size used. Bad me!

I decided rather than try to repair that spot with an off color I would just remake the name. Since I couldn't get the same color I decided to get the yarn used in one of the other rectangles - Vanna's Choice Pink - which is easily found.

I decided to try an I hook first. Bamp! It was too long.I tried an H hook and voila! It was perfect. 

Here's the process. I used an H Hook with Vanna's Choice Pink. I used almost all of one skein for the name. I put a round of sc for a border. The chain was 81. Just FYI with another skein I made two "H" squares with a chain of 21.

Here is the filet part if your name is Beth. :-)

Now on to the repair part. First the ripped bit had to be taken out.

First step... I was afraid to cut too close on this round but got it all out.

Then I went back around and removed the wee bits. Most came out pretty easily.

Now I had to figure out how to attach and with what color. Do I go with the black or with the pink? I'm thinking the black even though I do have a hard time seeing black yarn.

I decided to use a needle and black yarn and sew it on. Here's the result. What do you think? 

There are two "H" squares, one on each side. Those have now been replaced to match the middle name,  with the Vanna's Choice yarn. 

This has been an interesting job. I'm glad I was up to it! At least I think I was. It looks okay to me. I'm going to wash it and see how it comes out.

In addition to that work, today's mail brought a surprise. New Hooks by Laurie Whitaker. The owl is a replacement owl hook for one which I lost. Laurie always includes extra surprises - candy treats, stitch markers and a pretty pen. I didn't take a picture but it was all wonderful.

Happy crocheting!

Sandie