When I heard that someone I know is making regular trips to the chemo clinic, I decided to make a warm, cozy prayer shawl for her. I asked for help in choosing the perfect pattern. In the end, after much deliberation, I knitted a wide wrap that has five distinct lace patterns worked across 400 stitches.
This shawl was not a quick knit, but it was an exercise in precision, careful counting and patience. My work was simply a reflection of the persistence and patience that all chemo patients need to persevere and win the cancer battle.
Details
Sampler Shawl from Folk Shawls by Cheryl Oberle. Interweave Press, 2000.
SPA yarn from naturallycaron.com. 75% acrylic, 25% rayon from bamboo. 5 -6 balls (I lost count) in Misty Taupe.
25 comments:
What a beautiful posting. Such deep meaning and such a thoughtful gift.
Ragna
Willow, this is a beautiful shawl and I'm sure the recipient will be so grateful for it's warmth and also the healing wishes that you knitted into it. So lovely!
Your shawl is beautiful Willow and I hope that with all the love you knitted in to it that it gives the wearer lots of help with their treatment. Jane x
What a beautiful gift, Willow--the pattern and color are just exquisite. I know your recipient will be keeping warm with each warm and loving thought you stitched in to it. What a wonderful thing you've done... bless you! Thank you for sharing. And the note on the shawl, I must check out that book! Happy Week, my friend :o) ((HUGS))
So lovely!
Mary P
Gorgeous, Willow! What a sweet expression of love!
You will wrap her in love and prayers. She will be enfolded in warmth and care. Blessings on the knitter and blessings on the patient.
That is so pretty. The person who gets this shawl gets to be dressed in all the love you knitted into it. There is nothing more beautiful.
A beautiful and thoughtful gift! As you said, those are not a quick knit. Perhaps, once I learn to knit socks, a prayer shawl will be next. =)
Thank you for sharing your talent.
I love the concept and the analogy. Beautiful job Willow!
What a beautiful shawl and thoughtful gift for someone truly in need of comfort, hope and love. I pray all these things are conveyed to her thru the shawl. Thanks for sharing.
Your shawl is absolutely gorgeous. What a kind gift! Ros
It's lovely, Willow. Both in sentiment and execution. She will feel your love when she wears it and I know it carries your prayers as well.
BTW, The Tudor House now has their mince pies (between Thanksgiving and New Year).
What lovely, lovely knitting - I'm no expert but even I can tell how intricate the design is. Your friend will surely feel wrapped in your loving care and prayers.
Wow, so beautiful! What an amazing gift of love.
Oh, it's absolutely gorgeous, and such a perfect way to let your friend know that you are thinking of her.
Beautiful work Willow! It really is wonderful. I wore the scarf you gave me in New Mexico. You have to look closely on the photo of Josh, Dan and I to see it :0)
Hello, Willow...It's been a while since I've visited...I'm sorry about that...I have missed visiting you. The shawl is gorgeous...it will mean a great deal to whoever receives it--especially during such a difficult time as chemo. You are so very thoughtful! So glad I came for a visit. Your kindness toward others is inspiring! ~Janine XO
An act of kindness from the heart.
How beautiful.
Wow Willow, that is amazing and I am sure more appeciated than you can imagine. How clever you are.
Beautiful!! It is perfect!!!
Beautiful!!! Love you, Mums! :o)
Oh my, Willow. This is some special kind of beautiful -- so delicate and in an ethereal shade.
Your post brought tears to my eyes. I've seen prayer shawls before but your is especially beautiful. I can truly imagine it giving comfort to your friend.
That is just beautiful and I am sure the recipient will love it.
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