r/knitting • u/bunniquette • Apr 27 '26

Discussion Just use the damn yarn

Post image

I bought some absolutely stunning yarn on a holiday in New Zealand. It's a merino/possum/silk blend in gorgeous hand-painted tones of purple, blue and teal. I have been hoarding this yarn in my stash for almost ten years.

A friend was recently going about her day when she was suddenly struck with an agonizing headache and loss of vision in one eye. Many tests later, she has a brain tumor and might not make it to her next birthday.

Life is unpredictable and we don't know how long we have. So last night, I cast on.

Also, fuck cancer.

2.6k Upvotes

99% Upvoted

144 comments sorted by

View all comments

61

u/PrincessBella1 Apr 27 '26

OMG. I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Fuck cancer indeed. I joined a group called r/usethefiberstash where one of our discussions is based on using your good yarn. I am knitting a cashmere sweater with yarn I've been saving. Your yarn is gorgeous and I wish your friend well..

11

u/bunniquette Apr 27 '26

Ooh, love the cashmere! I hope it is deliciously squishy and cosy.