Wow! Another month has gone by since my last post. I have no excuses. Summer is always really hectic chez moi.
I recently discovered a new (to me) charity to knit for. It is called SiMBA which is short for Simpson's Memory Box Appeal. They are based in Glasgow, Scotland, and provide support to parents who lose babies during pregnancy or at birth.
One of the things they do is to make memory boxes containing small teddies and blankets. The items are knitted in pairs because the idea is that one is given to the baby and one to the parents. Then they are swapped so that the parents can treasure something that was touched by their baby and something that the parents touched stays forever with their baby. It's a lovely idea. So how could I resist?
There are patterns on the SiMBA website for the bears and blankets as there are specific colours and sizes needed. My two bears fit in the palm of a hand. They were super quick to knit and a great way to use up scraps of yarn. Twenty grams of dk was enough to knit the pair.
I have a few more of these bears at various stages of completion. Then I might add a couple of blankets. But first I really have to visit all my favourite blogs again. Look out, here I come.....
They are so cute Una and funnily enough I'm in the process of making some of these bears too but in crochet. Mine are going to an African project but they are needed all over. I haven't blogged in months I just don't seem to have the time, maybe when Summers over. xx
ReplyDeleteI actually think the crochet bears look better. But they would take me forever to do. Hey ho.
DeleteThis is such a sweet thought.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joanne.
DeleteWhat a precious and wonderful idea this is, Una. I can only imagine the various feelings you might have as you consider the broken hearted parents who will some day take a bit of comfort in these sweet little teddy bears. How good of you to make these. And share the word.
ReplyDeleteI try not to think about the sad side of these. There was one pattern years ago that really got to me though, and I have never attempted it since.
DeleteOh my! What a lovely way to cherish a small life that was with us for so small a time.
ReplyDeleteAgree, and they are so quick to knit. Lots of bang for your buck as one of my UK politicians is famous for saying.
DeleteWhat a wonderful, caring idea and the 2 in the photo that you made, are so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThat is the sweetest idea for a charity! Couples who lose a baby that way suffer so much, usually in silence. That must be a comfort to them. THey are so cute!
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