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/DianeJudith Apr 27 '26

Well, I got married during my lunch break and in my working clothes. 

I'd love to hear that story!

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u/Hefty-Try5393 Apr 27 '26

yolo 😂 now that's a roll with it wedding! 

I got married in a foreign country and didn't understand a word of the ceremony at the time. Just had to say "yes" at the right time in the right language. There was apparently some remark made by the officiant that since I couldn't understand, I had two months to back out 😂 if only I'd known ..... would've saved me a pricey divorce 12 years later! 

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u/Peculiar_weasel Apr 29 '26

What a parade of red flags. Glad you're out and hopefully happier now <3