Woman Crochets Blanket For Friend's Son For 900 Hours, But He Rejects It, Provoking Heated Debate Online On Gift-Giving

There’s always a risk that a person will reject the gift if you don’t ask about their preferences beforehand

Maryjane

• Published in Interesting
• November 12, 2022

Giving a present can be challenging. The whole process might be frustrating at times because of the pressure to give the recipient something exceptional that they'll enjoy.

We are all aware that giving feels better than receiving. Giving presents, however, can occasionally be both a blessing and a curse.

It makes us very happy to surprise someone with a lovely gift, especially when we made it with our own two hands. However, it can also be very stressful and difficult to discover just what the recipient wants and needs.

However, it is evident that we hope our efforts will be met with enthusiasm. Consequently, when Twitter user Danielle Candela recently revealed that her friend's son had rejected his 21st birthday gift, the news quickly sparked outrage online.

The gift was actually a crocheted blanket that had cost her over 900 hours and $120 to make. The 68-year-old woman, who continues to work full-time, was offended to see her labor being taken for granted, but online commenters appeared to have differing views.

Continue reading to find out more about the incident and the reader responses. Don't forget to pick where you stand on the issue and contribute to the conversation in the comments after that!

This woman took her time to crochet a gift which was rejected

Not the best picture but she feels good about it

This is it...

Danielle's story sparked an argument about giving gifts. The recipient's entitlement stunned several commenters.

They need to return your money too

Shame on them both

Gifts like that should be cherished

You deserve better friends

They're not worth of your kindness

That is their loss

She should have handled the situation better

Ask for your money too

She could have kept the blanket

She insulted you by returning it

Neither the son nor mother had the class

Give to someone who appreciates

People can be so callous

Knitters and crocheters who responded shared their own similar experiences.

Friendship reassessment and more

From a pretty good knitter

These people are not your friends

Straight in the charity bag

I love to create art

She loved and treasures it

Some people are awful

Your very lucky to have it back

Others shared inspiring tales of recipients who gratefully accepted gifts they had given.

A beautiful jumper

From a fellow knitter

A wedding gift for my son

Making toothbrush rugs

A blanket as a gift

She did make me one

They were all grateful

Some reviewers said she shouldn't have pushed her art on them, pointing out that no one is required to love the present.

A manipulative gift

Give people things they actually want

That's not my style

Feel free to pass it on to someone else

Ask someone what they want and need

I love the stuff they make

It's best you got it back

I'd rather they gave it back

I can fully miss their taste

This person is conflicted

From a personal view, my favorite presents to give are those that I feel spontaneously inspired to do. In my experience, those are the gifts that get the most love, but sadly, Danielle Candela on Twitter doesn't seem to agree.

What are your thoughts about this story? Share your thoughts below and share this post to get other people's opinions as well.

Maryjane