Yes, I have a knitting angel and her name is Angie. There’s been a bit of blog chatter lately about paying it forward or random acts of kindness. I think it only fair that I put Angie’s name out there as someone who did a me kindness by offering – no, insisting that she finish knitting my Last Minute Knitted Gifts chevron scarf for me.
Anyone who’s read my screed long enough knows that I have the right shoulder from hell. When it will flare up, no one knows. Through private correspondence, Angie and I came to terms: she wanted nothing; I insisted on, at least, a token of my appreciation in return for her knitting this scarf that has nothing “last minute” about it! Sock yarn for a 6 foot scarf? But she persevered, sending me the scarf a couple of weeks ago.
It is so lovely that I decided a matching hat was in order, so I made up a crochet beret with three little purple buttons on the front. What better way to spend a snowy day in Chicago? Thank you, Angie.
ETA: The yarns used for the scarf are Scout’s “Harlot’s Mums” and Sunshine Yarns’ “Dragonfly.” The mini beret uses both of those (double-stranded) plus RYC Cashsoft in fuchsia for a solid punch of color.
Now let’s see if I can’t help out another Karen. She’s having some trouble with her hands and wrists, making knitting next to impossible for her right now. She recently wished for a knitting angel of her own. Any more big hearts out there willing to help?
Karen, you are as always, too kind. I don’t know if I can claim knitting angel status when it took me what close to 9 months to knit that simple scarf, but I bow my head to your generous compliments. I lurve the beret, I think that makes a beautiful set. I would be glad to help Karen, but again, make no guarantees on the completion date… 🙂
i love the colors
How wonderful of Angie to knit up that scarf for you! The colors are fabulous, too. Matching hat? Fun!
I haven’t thought of Froggie went a’courtin’ for, oh, about a million years. LOL I knew the tune right off, and sang joyfully along. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Love those old folk songs…
Oh! Those colors are lovely!!
I love the set! What gorgeous colors…
I’m kinda on the “knitter down” list myself with this tendonitis in my hands.
(((hugs)))
Oooh knitting angels are so nice!! I’m always willing to offer up my services.
Gorgeous! Good job, both of you. I think I’d like to be someone’s knitting angel! Lord knows my own knitting is going straight to hell. Ha!
What a wonderful knit angel to help you with the scarf Karen. And the beret looks so fun, too! Hat & scarf weather has definitely arrived here. 🙂
Oh I love the scarf and the hat! I’m off to offer my services now. 🙂
Lovely scarf.
Lovely hat.
Lovely friend.
Lovely idea.
Wish I could help out but, like Meg, I am swimming in commitments. It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
Blessings!
I love the colors – what a gorgeous set! What a delightful concept, the knitting angel. I’m still laboring under the illusion that I can get all my postulated Christmas knitting done, otherwise I’d jump in with that.