Meet Huggy.
He is the new friend of my boss's son. I know this because my boss texted me a picture of her son holding Huggy (as the monkey was named as soon as the son saw it). Apparently since getting the monkey the night before he hadn't let the stuffy go and was planning to bring it to school later that week for sharing circle.
The picture of Huggy at his new home warmed my heart. This little boy, who is in Grade 1, and his whole family have been having a long spring. Without sharing details that aren't mine to share, the family has been having a tough time and there was really nothing I could do to help them, (other than be an awesome employee). But I wanted to do something more and this is what I came up with.
I love when the things I make are loved. Whether it is a dishcloth for my Grannie or socks for my mom, it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling to see the things I make in tatters because they have been used and appreciated. I think that is part of what appeals to me about knitting/crocheting/weaving/spinning is that the art I make is usable and is ultimately consumed by use. I can't imagine what amateur painters, sculptors, and others do with all the things they make.
Well Huggy, welcome to the world; I'm so glad you are so well loved. And if you want I will make you more bowties in other colors.
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Project: Huggy the Monkey and Huggy's Bowtie
Pattern: Owen by the Monkey by Stacy Trock of FreshStitches
Yarn: KnitPicks Brava Worsted in Umber Heather, Camel Heather and Red