Speaking of chutzpah… and if we weren’t, we are now… a lady named Helen recently wrote in asking if I could help her find a pattern for knitted breasts for her 86 year-old sister. That’s right, knitted breasts. For her 86 year-old sister.
Helen wrote: “My sister who is 86 has breast cancer and is booked for surgery Nov.2 As she was waiting in the office she noticed a web site that she could get a pattern for a knitted breast which she would like to obtain but I can’t seem to find it. Would you be so kind as to e-mail it to me or tell me were I can get it.”
Well, honestly, who could resist a request like that? I went website spelunking and I am happy to say that I think I’ve found the pattern in question. The knitted breasts are called “Tit Bits” and the pattern can be found on an adorable website called knitty.com — complete with accompanying poignant and funny story written by the witty titty knitter herself. Click here to check it out.
All strength and courage to Helen’s 86 year-old sister – may her surgery be successful and may she wear her knitted breasts with pride, comfort, and style!
TitBits photo from knitty.com
2 Responses to “ For Helen’s 86 Year-Old Sister ”
OMG, that is SUCH a funny article written by witty titty knitty. I hope Helen laughs as hard as I did. A good belly laugh would give those horrible, evil cells she’s fighting something to think about. Good for you, Leanne, finding the pattern. Who’d a thunk it(or spelunk(ed) it!
By Gwen on Oct 26, 2009
these are the cutest knitted items i’ve ever seen, and the story is even better. thanks for sharing, leanne.
By Christine on Oct 27, 2009