I have read many a sad story about a knit gift being scorned by the recipient. Many knitters have crossed whole groups of relatives off their “knit for” lists. Perhaps you’re ready to hear a story with a different outcome.
Earlier posts told the story about the baby I’ve called Emmanuel. (more about the name in a moment) He was born March 14th, at 2 lbs., 8.8 oz and 15 inches. Sunday was his first day in church, the first time for us to hear his cry…more a mew. The white baby blanket I showed you on May 4th was knit for him.
Today I received a thank-you note from the family, stating ” Thank you so much for the wonderful blanket. I know that we will cherrish it for a lifetime.” There was a baby picture included, with his name – spelled Immanuel.
After all the knitting rejections, that note made my day. I thought it might brighten yours too. Happy knitting!
margene said,
June 4, 2009 at 9:18 am
It is very nice to hear not only that your knitting was appreciated but that the recipient took the time to write a thank you note!
AlisonH said,
June 4, 2009 at 11:02 am
Oh, that’s wonderful! That’s the best kind of thank you.
Jennifer said,
June 4, 2009 at 4:46 pm
That’s my favorite kind of thank you! You are certainly a lucky knitter and Emmanuel is a lucky handknit recipient. What a great win-win combination.
bookwormblue said,
June 5, 2009 at 9:55 am
Though I’m not the best about writing thank you notes (a habit I mean to correct), I hope I have always been suitably appreciative when you have gifted me with your knitting. It’s beautiful.
Knitnana said,
June 5, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Perfect!
