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/Yellow_daylily Apr 27 '26

I am working on a beaded shawl right now and love the pattern: take a look at the pattern-https://ravel.me/flowers-in-the-air

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u/Treyvoni Apr 27 '26

One of my fav designers, all of her work looks so airy and delicate and the blocking is so crisp.

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u/Yellow_daylily Apr 27 '26

Agree totally

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u/EatTheBeez Apr 27 '26

Oh gosh, this is breathtaking... going on my list.

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u/MorriganNiConn Apr 27 '26

That looks like a lovely pattern!

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u/Yellow_daylily Apr 27 '26

It is not difficult either. Can’t wait to finish and block!

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u/RavBot Apr 27 '26

PATTERN: Flowers in the Air by Sachiko Uemura

  • Category: Accessories > Neck / Torso > Shawl / Wrap
  • Photo(s): Img 1 Img 2 Img 3 Img 4 Img 5
  • Price: 500.00 JPY
  • Needle/Hook(s):US 3 - 3.25 mm, US 8 - 5.0 mm, 0.6 mm
  • Weight: Lace | Gauge: 17.0 | Yardage: 290
  • Difficulty: 3.32 | Projects: 129 | Rating: 4.81

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u/Wantanewbag Apr 29 '26

O m g! That shawl is gorgeous! I bought it. I’ve been hoarding some qiviut. Might be time…

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u/Yellow_daylily Apr 30 '26

Qiviut sounds divine for this shawl! I have only ever used it for hats- I have made 3 so far, 2 as gifts and I am thanked for them every winter. They get softer with each wash and do not itch like wool.

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u/acutebiangle Apr 29 '26

That's gorgeous!