Last Friday Heather's mom went in for surgery for breast cancer. Her family made and sent heart pins out for everyone to wear on that day in support and love. They are an amazing family! Some were headed to me, but Heather warned me that due to a Canada Post "issue" they wouldn't arrive on time.
Well that just wouldn't do. A heart pin was needed!
Then I remembered a crochet pattern I was noodling about with around Valentine's Day:
Just needed safety pin:
A bit lopsided, certainly not the official "breast cancer pink" but it's a heart worn with love and pride and support for the woman who brought one of my best friends into this world.
Project notes:
Pattern: Mini crochet hearts (free!)
Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter cotton in a pinkish-red. I learned I am not a fan of using cotton yarn with my metal crochet hooks.
Hook size: various. Try a few and see what works best with your yarn and unique tension abilities.
Comments: super, super quick pattern to do (its less than 20 stitches, including the starting chain), but tension really really matters if you want it to look like a heart. Hence why mine aren't close to the perfect hearts seen in the pattern.
I've made 5 so far, the progression is kinda amusing. My first attempt looks more like a real heart than a symbolic one:
Thank you thank you thank you! Your post seriously made me cry, I was so touched. These are adorable and I want about a million of them! :D Your pictures are lovely, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather. You're a good friend. <3