A couple of weeks ago we found out that our friend and neighbor suffered a massive stroke. He died a week later, leaving behind his wife and 3 young children. He was 41 years old.
It’s hard to describe how wonderful this family is. They are smart, funny, fun-loving and kind. They have a huge close-knit group of friends and family, which is a big comfort right now. What the family is going through is unimaginable and any attempts at help just seem so pitifully little.
It’s been hard to stop thinking about them, and while grieving their loss, I decided to knit our friend a shawl. I hope it will give her some comfort knowing that there are so many people out there who love her and want to help support her.
The pattern is called Stripe Study Shawl. It is an asymmetrical shawl that uses short rows (for any knitters who might be reading this) to make one side of the stripes wider than the other side. I’ve been wanting to make this for a while and I’m very happy with how it turned out. Here are some photos.
Martha,
I’m so sorry to hear the news. It is hard to know exactly what to say or do in a situation such as this. I can’t think of a more heart warming idea than to have her wrapped in the love of your handknitted shawl.
XO
Sima
Thank you Sima.