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Shawl for Mum

I made this for My Mum

Created by: Kerryn P

  • Project Details

    About

    In December, following a surgical complication my mum became paraplegic.
    Mum and I are close and it completely rocked my world. To start with I couldn't knit anything with a pattern, had to abandon all my projects and simply knitted vanilla socks in pretty hand dyed yarn from a friend. As mum left the acute treatment at hospital and went to rehab to learn how to live again I found I was able to knit simple patterns, and I chose this one to knit for mum,something simple to keep on her bed to pop around her shoulders In the morning before getting up. It packs small so when she gets home in June it can be there in a bag with her phone and other daily necessities.

    Knitting has helped me put aside my thoughts and feelings and just be me for an hour or more each day (sometimes a *lot* more) rather than heartbroken me.

    Knitting has kept me going. And it is *so* much less expensive than my psych bills.

    Pattern

    Bermuda shawl

    This pattern can be found here:
    www.ravelry.com

    Yarns

    Needles & Hooks

    • Circular 3.75mm (US 5) 80cm

    Accessories

    • Stitch Markers
    • Tapestry Needle

    Measurements

    Notes: I added an extra repeat of the lace section because there was too much of the gradient yarn left. Bigger is better right?

    Tags

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Jan 1, 2017 Finished on: Jan 30, 2017

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    7 Comments

    • Maryanne R

      • Brisbane

      A lovely creation, from someone with a beautiful soul. You are so talented! Sending my love to you and your Mum.xoxo
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    • kruthy

      What a beautiful gift. Knitting is a wonderful way of helping to keep us strong during difficult times. I wish you both well. xx
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    • Judy G

      • Brentwood

      Beautiful colour choices.
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    • Tracy P

      What a wonderfuly gift for your mum, I'm sure she will treasure it for many years :)
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      What a beautiful shawl, the colours are lovely, I'm sure your mum loves it :)
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    • Purplelizzie

      • Devon

      Beautiful !
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    • Denise

      • Wakefield

      This is beautiful.
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