Casting on brings a special sort of peace, doesn't it? Like there's all this potential that everything will be all right. Have you seen that Quotable Card that says -
Today there is a new project that needs attention to help make things okay, not to end them (though I wish it could) but to bring a little bit of help.
Last month, Lisa, yenforyarn on Plurk and elsewhere, was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer. She has had surgery and will begin chemotherapy on December 29. Coby of CJ Creations is lucky to be able to call Lisa “friend.” Coby wanted to find a way we can show our support for Lisa as she goes through treatment. So, Coby–and many others–are asking knitters to do what they do best. Knit. Coby came up with the idea that we should cast on a special project on that day to show Lisa our support. She and Lisa discussed it, and Lisa selected two of her favorite sock designs: Sedona and Manhattan. (Oh, did I forget to tell you that Lisa is a wonderful designer? Check out her Ravelry designer page. I've knit her Playtime Socks - many of you have seen them at SnB!) Incidentally, Manhattan is a great design for men’s or women’s socks - I was going to knit Dan a pair of plain vanilla socks, but I think this will work great for the Intention Yarns - Simplicity for him instead.
Ovarian Cancer is on my mind quite a bit as this is what my Nana battled and ultimately lost. Please educate yourself! Put Teal on your Toes!.
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2 comments:
You so rock.
Sending Lisa much love today, in the form of knitted stitches.
I know what you mean about feeling like time is going faster, too fast for sure.
Sorry to hear your friend has Ovarian Ca, my MIL had that years ago. All forms of CA are aweful and I wish her and her family well in the battle.
I've not yet learned to make socks, but it's on my list of things try in the coming year.
Sandy
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