10/23/2026
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Am I wrong for buying my pregnant sister a standard gift while crocheting a custom blanket for our cousin's baby shower? I picked up crocheting a few months back. It's been a fun hobby for me to unwind.
I'm still figuring out the tension and how to make things look neat. The learning curve is steep but I'm getting there. I try to challenge myself with new patterns and color changes.
For Christmas, I managed to finish a scarf for my boyfriend. I was so proud of it because I finally figured out how to swap yarn colors. I showed it to my older sister, expecting a little encouragement.
Instead, the first thing out of her mouth was that the scarf looked ugly. She didn't offer any constructive feedback, just shot it down. I was pretty hurt by her quick judgment.
After that, I decided I wouldn't show her my projects anymore. I didn't want to hear her harsh critiques while I'm still just a beginner. It felt safer to keep my new hobby to myself around her.
Fast forward to last week, my sister and our cousin had a joint baby shower. They're both pregnant and due right around the same time. I wanted to give them something special to celebrate.
For our cousin, I spent weeks crocheting a little teddy bear and a soft baby blanket. I poured a lot of time into making sure the stitches were even. I knew she'd appreciate the handmade touch.
For my sister, I went a different route because of her previous remarks. I bought her some nice baby clothes and added a Kohl's gift card. I figured she'd prefer store-bought items over my amateur crafting.
A few days after the shower, I got a long message from my sister. She was upset that I didn't make her baby anything. She accused