The Ginormous Scarf

I just finished a 72" scarf for a 63" young woman who is turning twenty this week. Why so long, so thick, I know she'll think I am crazy and this is what I have to offer in explanation:

As a Douglas Adams fan, a big scarf is like "always remembering to take your towel" and we all know how important that can be.

As a fan of Dr Who, well in my opinion a long scarf that is out of style and out proportion says, "I can handle being different, as long as I am loved, safe and warm" a good thought to put out into the universe.

I was often stuck with mass transit on a long distance in college, even then my meager babysitting didn't buy that much gas money. A long scarf can allow you to cover your eyes, have a pillow and a bit of blankie to nap on during tired stressful days.

Adults often need comfort and sometimes there is no one around to remind you how very much you are loved. I knit this scarf with all my heart hoping it would help her remember how geniune her family is, and that they love her and she is needed in this world. Even when you only have 2 hours left to write a ten page paper on why the impressionists changed the world while studying for a chemistry final. It's all worth it. She is worth it.

I knit it because being an Aunt is a privelage one she has let me do by remote since Jason's injuries. I want to do my best to be there for her even when I am not able to be in her presence. I knit it to remind her that I do sew and do all the girly stuff and when the day comes to make a bunch of bridal stuff because she is ready to start her own family, it would be my pleasure to help her with anything she needs.

I knit it to remind her that both her Mom and I place value on crafts of all kinds and we are here to teach her when she is ready to learn.

I am sending her things not so serious, socks and of course the pre-order on Harry Potter so she gets first dibs while her siblings drool as she finishes every last page.

Happy 20th Miss SugarBaby!!!! Your packages are on their way.