Thursday, September 11, 2008
A Labor of Love
I know it's been a while. I've been busy knitting. And living. And haven't felt much like blogging. Until now.My auntie, my mom's sister, was diagnosed with brain cancer last year. She went into remission for a while and then earlier this year, her cancer returned. Feeling helpless and so very far away, I had to do something. Something. I couldn't be there with her in person, so I decided to do the only thing I really knew how to do to show her how much I love her and wish I could be with her. I got out my needles, some very special yarn, and went to work.
My original plan was to knit this for Ravelympics in 18 days. I needed a goal to get thru such a lofty project and Ravelympics was just the ticket. Even though it took me 29 days (with a few breaks in between) instead of my goal of 18, I'm completely and totally satisfied and really, really proud of what my hands created for someone I love so much.
I really hope she feels every prayer, tear, hope and every ounce of love that went into each and every stitch. I hope it warms her shoulders and her heart. I hope that she knows how very much she is loved. I hope she knows that if I could, I would rather wrap her in my arms than in a shawl. I hope this finds her well and with hope. I love you, Aunt June.
Specs:
Pattern: Leaf Lace Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark for Fiber Trends
Yarn : The Plucky Knitter Merino/Silk Laceweight
Needles: KP Options size 5
Size: small with lace repeats
Labels: Aunt June, Evelyn A. Clark, lace, Leaf Lace Shawl, Ravelry, shawl, The Plucky Knitter
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the shawl turned out so amazing and I know she will feel all of your love and prayers in it.
absolutely lovely - and I hope every time that she wraps up in it she will feel peace and all of your love put into it. wonderful gift!
Your aunts' shawl looks amazing! It's beautiful and I know she will love it :)
*hugs*
she is going to love it.
It came out so beautiful. I know she will feel wrapped in your love and warmth every time she puts it around her shoulders.
the shawl is gorgeous. It makes me think about one Kashi on knitters uncensored who said in one of the episodes that she makes all her scarves (though I think this applies here) to be as long as her arm-span so that when people wear them she can say she is giving them a knitted hug.
What a gorgeous shawl! I totally believe in the power of prayer and I don't doubt she will revel in each stitch! I will add your auntie to my own prayer list! Take care!
It's absolutely gorgeous. I'm so sorry about your Auntie.
xoxo
It's just beautiful! I'm sure that lucious green will bring a spot of brightness to her life. Prayers for your Auntie.
oh, how much will your aunt appreciate your labor of love!
i send lots of healing thoughts...
Gorgeous shawl - I'm sure your aunt will appreciate it and know how much love you put into it.
Wow, what an amazing gift to your Aunt June! The color and lace work is so beautiful!
So very very special. What a loving, thoughtful gift.
oh how beautiful. i'm sure she will cry when she sees it and knows that you made it....
i heart your curls too. so jealous.
I knit a forest canopy in green.The shawl is gorgeous I'm sure your Aunt will feel like she is wrapped in a hug from you:)Hugs Darcy
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