a hug for Mom

Okay, if any of you are related to me, do not tell Mom. This is a surprise. If you are Mom, OOPS!

I've knit her a hug. I can't be there in person next week, so I'm sending the next best thing.

Pink, because she loves pink and well, she's fighting breast cancer. Alpaca, specfically Shibui Knits Baby Alpaca, 3.5 skeins to be exact. The pattern is Lady Eleanor from Scarf Style. I simply inserted a lace pattern (cats paws) every other tier and increased the cast on number to 63 stitches to accommodate the lace. I love it. I hope she does too. Hopefully it will keep her warm after surgery and remind her that her oldest daughter loves her very much.

Now off to the post office to get it there in time.