Saturday was the day I gave the Haruni Shawl to Margaret. As an unexpected gift should be, it was a complete surprise, and seeing the shock on her face turn to joy, gave me a gift in return (oh, and the hug!). We were together for the next couple of hours and she wore it regally.
Margaret is Suzy's Mom, which means friendship from Margaret has been given twice over, squared if you will. She knew Suzy would love knitting socks, she knew Suzy would like my blog, and she knew Suzy and I would be fast friends. She knows everything, except how deserving she is of this gift.
Knitting this shawl, with this beautiful yarn, for a beautiful person, was a joy, but seeing it wrapped around her shoulders, with a smile on her face, was all that mattered.
Raveled here
The power of giving a gift from the heart is simply amazing! What a beautiful shawl. What a beautiful gift.
Posted by: Kym | April 28, 2011 at 05:52 AM
A beautiful gift made and given by a beautiful woman to a beautiful woman. Love and love!
Posted by: Suzy | April 28, 2011 at 06:07 AM
so beautiful! the shawl & the gesture
Posted by: jennifer | April 28, 2011 at 06:07 AM
What a wonderful gift!
Posted by: Chris | April 28, 2011 at 06:34 AM
Beautiful story about a beautiful gift.
Posted by: Marijke | April 28, 2011 at 06:44 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Marilyn | April 28, 2011 at 07:38 AM
Wonderful!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | April 28, 2011 at 07:48 AM
Oh, that's lovely in every way!!
Posted by: Vicki | April 28, 2011 at 07:50 AM
A beautiful shawl and an even better gift. Lovely!
Posted by: sil | April 28, 2011 at 08:07 AM
Indeed! Lovely in every way. I'm thinking that you're enjoying her having it more than you'd enjoy wearing it yourself!
Posted by: Ann in the UP | April 28, 2011 at 08:18 AM
Such a perfect gift. Lovely!
Posted by: Hillary | April 28, 2011 at 08:23 AM
love(1000)!
Posted by: susan | April 28, 2011 at 08:25 AM
A great gift!
Posted by: Sarah h. | April 28, 2011 at 08:48 AM
You are such a generous soul...it's what I love about you!
Amazingly beautiful!
Posted by: Kim | April 28, 2011 at 08:55 AM
That is fantastic. The color is gorgeous and the pattern is awesome. Now I want to knit one exactly like it.
Posted by: Carole | April 28, 2011 at 09:12 AM
Beautiful! Love the color. Thanks for sharing your good feeling:)
Posted by: Barb | April 28, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Love - the knitting, the shawl, the gift.
As always, you are the best :)
Posted by: Rachel | April 28, 2011 at 10:36 AM
The shawl is lovely.
Posted by: Kristyn | April 28, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Oh, Margene. I have no words, but my heart is full.
Posted by: DebbieB | April 28, 2011 at 11:43 AM
It's lovely! I think I want to knit this pattern someday. It is in my cue, but I am wondering how you found it? Easy to follow?
Congrats on a really amazing project!
Posted by: Trista | April 28, 2011 at 11:59 AM
It is beautiful. What a wonderful, thoughtful gift! Seems so like you.... :)
Posted by: Anne | April 28, 2011 at 12:05 PM
And, my dear friend, a constant reminder of your friendship!!!!
Posted by: CindyCindy | April 28, 2011 at 01:40 PM
So beautiful and such a lovely gift.
Posted by: Cookie | April 28, 2011 at 02:35 PM
Oh, I love it in red! May need to knit another one...
Posted by: Kelly | April 28, 2011 at 03:43 PM
What a beautiful gift! Your Haruni shawl is gorgeous. It looks like deep red flowers.
Posted by: Becky | April 28, 2011 at 10:07 PM