That Friend

You know how we all have THAT friend. You’ve known each other forever, even before you got new last names, and real jobs, and stretch marks. You know the one…she always calls at just the right time?

Well my friend is named Julie.

A letter from Julie (Merve was the code name for my then - boyfriend, hah!)

We’ve known each other since middle school out in Southern California. We were both east coast transplants. And before we met people always got us confused. I always had these weirdoes walking up and saying “Hey Julie, guess what?” and then rattling on while I stood there thinking “I do not know her, why is this freak talking to me?”

Well one day I rounded the corner and literally ran into this girl. As we stepped back and started to apologize we both just stared for a second. I pointed and shouted “Julie!” and she pointed and shouted “Becca!”. It had been happening to her too. Maybe it was our East-Coast aura that made people confuse us.

We’ve been friends ever since.

So, why am I telling you this?

Two days ago I had this big “must call Julie” vibe. I didn’t, since it was noon, and she was at work.

So then I get an e-mail, and she has just been approved to adopt a little girl from China. And there is a name, and a picture. So cute!

So, I need to knit something. This is an 18 month old, so she really doesn’t need a baby blanket. But I think I have decided what to do.

Two years ago I knit an Anouk for girl #2. I used Paton’s Grace in light green and violet. I’ve had it hanging in their room for decoration (and yes, I decorate with knitting, it’s bonkers, I know). Yesterday she pulled it down and tried it on for dress up.

It still fits. Is this not the best pattern ever?

So I am thinking, this would be the perfect thing for a toddler who is small for her age. A grow-with-me garment.

Now the big problem is color. I need something other than green and purple, so I am heading up to the store tomorrow to see if they still cary Grace, and we’ll move on from there.

Oh, a side note, my header of the blog is a close up of my version of Anouk. It shows the colors much better than the photo.