It's the official countdown to my first pattern release ~ it should be up momentarily! I did decide to charge for the pattern after all, but I will be donating 100% of the proceeds through the end of October (which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month) to a charity near and dear to my friend Rachel's heart. I hope to have Rachel introduce herself to you all soon so she can say 'howdy' and share a little of her journey if she'd like. She's the reason this pattern came to be and I'm so thrilled to give back to a cause that has made a difference in her life, as well as the lives of others who have been affected by this horrible disease.
The money I raise will be donated to help fund next year's event but here is a glimpse of the good it will help do as shown on this year's pamphlet:
So, although I hope that anyone who spends their hard earned money on my shawl pattern loves knitting it, know that even if it's not the best thing you've ever knit at least your money went to a very good cause.
Thanks to everyone for all your super supportive comments and encouragement last week in getting this thing to actually happen. If it wasn't for all your nice words, this whole thing probably wouldn't have come together and the way that it's all played out, I really feel like this is what was meant to happen with this pattern after all.
Happy knitting everyone!! I hope you enjoy making Rachel's Shawl!
~ Melissa
(Rachel, Jeff, Will, Annette, Penny and Lori ~ hehe! ~ you all rock! Thanks for everything!)
