Tuesday, November 27, 2012

KnitPurlGurl

I was completely stunned to read on Ravelry this morning that Karrie of KnitPurlGurl has passed away. She had recently started RAP (Random Act of Pattern) Tuesday which totally encouraged me to take some time out and send a little love into the yarny universe each week. She leaves behind a husband and 2 young children. I sent several RAPs this morning before I read about her passing and now I feel as though I need to do a little more. So, everyone who leaves a comment between now and 11pm tomorrow (that will be my EST 11pm) will be entered for a chance to win one of Karrie's The Lady Edith, Crosswords at the Coffee Shop, or Walnut Grove patterns. Winner's choice. I'll choose 10 people using the random number generator. (Be sure to leave your Ravelry id or an email address for me to get in touch or I'll choose another.) Hopefully this little bit will help her family during the holidays. Rest in peace Karrie and God bless your dear little family.

ETA: We had 10 comments so guess what??? Everyone gets a pattern! Ladies, thank you so very much for helping me do a little something for Karrie's family. Drop me a note and let me know which 1 of the 3 patterns above you'd like and I'll send it off to you. :-)

11 comments:

Ann O'Donovan UK said...

This is so sad. Sending condolences & hugs to her family. From devonlady on Rav

Sue said...

Karrie was a wonderful podcaster, and a bright light in the knitting community. It was such a shock yesterday to hear that she had passed away. I do hope that her family and friends have lots of support and I think she would be very happy knowing that the RAPT is continuing in her memory.

Joanne Perrow said...

such a loss !!

Ravelry ID - joanneperrow

SameOldKnit said...

Karrie was such a sweet person. You are truly an amazing person for hosting this giveaway and for keeping her memory alive. (((hugs)))

-SameOldKnit

Jen Pester said...

This is so sad. It is wonderful that you are doing this random act in her honor.

-jpester on Ravelry

Lidi Di said...

What a sweet way to keep Karrie's kindness going.

LidiDi on Ravelry

Julia said...

What a generous way of remembering Karrie and her spirit. Thank you. :)

weesheep on Ravelry

Marielle said...

She was an inspiration the the crafting community. Thanks for keeping her memory alive! LunatheCat on Ravelry.

RiverCitySTL said...

She will be missed by all. So sad for her family.

Rivercitystl on rav

Leslie said...

Such a shame whenever someone dies but a talented knitter with young children? Life isn't fair sometimes.

RiverCitySTL said...

Thank you!!! I am excited to join the KAL.