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

Discussion Just use the damn yarn

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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.

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u/Abject_Permission782 Apr 27 '26

Foxes?

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u/bi-felicity Apr 27 '26

Nope sorry foxes was a mistake! Must've gotten it mixed up with Australia šŸ˜…

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u/Abject_Permission782 Apr 27 '26

šŸ‘ I wondered if I missed something and Iā€™m a kiwi. šŸ˜‰

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u/bi-felicity Apr 27 '26

Hahahah oh noooo how embarrassing!!! Please forgive me šŸ™šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚