Saturday, December 9, 2006

Breast Cancer Blanket

I was in bible study a couple weeks ago and we took a moment to pray for one of the women's mother who has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. I instantly knew I wanted to knit something for her and a few other women were interested in doing something too. I couldn't decide what to make, a hat, shawl, or blanket. I'm not sure if she is going to go through chemo or not but I do know she's going into surgery. I figure a blanket would be best. Who doesn't like a bright cheerful blanket. And the yarn I'm using is black and different shades of pink, very breast cancer appropriate don't you think? Well, anyway here's a picture of my progress.




It's knitted diagonally and probably looks really mishapened but that's just because the stitches are all bunched on the needles. The corner is curling a bit too but I think with some blocking when I'm finished it should be fine. I'm just really hoping it isn't so bright that she won't like it...

~DK

Tuesday, December 5, 2006

Beginnings

Hi, my name is Elyse and I've been wanting to start this knitting charity for quite some time now. It took a backburner for a while but recently there have been several people God has brought to my attention that I knew this charity could encourage. So here it is. The very beginnings to the PrayerKnits group I've been looking forward to starting for so long. I want to welcome anyone and everyone who is interested in being a part of it. I sincerely believe god has laid this on my heart and I know he's going to work wonders through it. Just imagine God working through us as knitters. How awesome! so if you're interested email me through the link in the sidebar and get started knitting!!