Last Saturday, a man came into the yarn store while I was working. He wanted to know if anyone could make a sweater and hat for a little girl he knew who was turning one on September 19th. I offered to do it, even though it was just a week away and I wasn't 100% sure I'd be able to do it in time. I couldn't say no -- his story was so compelling.
A friend of his passed away a few days earlier from a cancerous brain tumor, leaving a wife and two daughters. The mom was in a state of shock and he wanted to do something special for her and her little girl. The mom calls the little girl her "little pumpkin." He wanted to know, could I make something that would go along with that idea? This is what I came up with...
I hope it brings a little joy into their lives in a time of such sorrow. It brought me joy with every stitch I knit.
oh that is beautiful, and a very sad and lovely story at the same time:)
Posted by: jana | 19 September 2005 at 11:05 PM
I think it was very kind of you to take on the project! The outfit is beautiful.
Posted by: caitlyn | 19 September 2005 at 11:08 PM
A very touching way to show sympathy. The lovely knits are sure to appreciated.
Posted by: Toni | 19 September 2005 at 11:35 PM
awww, that is a very cute outfit and so wonderful of you to take the time to do it.
Posted by: marti | 19 September 2005 at 11:38 PM
You're the best! great job! i think it's going to be a precious gift and loved for years to come! you rock!!!
Posted by: allena | 20 September 2005 at 03:32 AM
You're the best! great job! i think it's going to be a precious gift and loved for years to come! you rock!!!
Posted by: allena | 20 September 2005 at 03:34 AM
What a thoughtful thing to do. It's a beautiful sweater and hat. Did you design it yourself?
Posted by: Joan | 20 September 2005 at 05:12 AM
What a cute little sweater set and such a touching story.
Posted by: Amy Boogie | 20 September 2005 at 06:43 AM
Absolutely perfect for a little pumpkin. What a sad story.
Posted by: Carrie | 20 September 2005 at 07:20 AM
Oh! Oh! Oh! Absolutely precious.
Posted by: crazycatladymel | 20 September 2005 at 07:22 AM
That is one of the nicest acts of kindness I've heard of! You did a great job, and your compassion is to be admired. What a wonderful gift of love.
Posted by: Leslie | 20 September 2005 at 08:36 AM
Very cute, and that's very nice of you to do. I hope it brightens their day, too.
Posted by: Jenn | 20 September 2005 at 09:52 AM
Oh that is so cute, and what a very nice thing for you to do!
Posted by: Karen | 20 September 2005 at 10:51 AM
It's adorable. I like the fuzzy parts and the buttons.
Posted by: Wendy | 20 September 2005 at 02:49 PM
What a very special thing you did for these people - and the finished product is ADORABLE. My dad called me pumpkin when I was growing up, so maybe it holds an extra bit of appeal to me *s*
Posted by: Dani | 20 September 2005 at 03:07 PM
What a sweet little sweater and hat set. Sad story. You are such an angel for helping out like that.
Posted by: Susan | 20 September 2005 at 04:45 PM
Sad story, cute ensemble. I love the subtleness of the items. The pumpkiny goodness of the hat gets across without hitting you over the head, so to speak.
Posted by: Tam | 20 September 2005 at 06:10 PM
how generous of you! your gift is wonderful.
Posted by: lynette | 20 September 2005 at 06:17 PM
Beautiful little ensemble, Jen. What a lovely thing for you to do.
Posted by: Trish | 20 September 2005 at 09:01 PM