Featured Knitter - Pat

Pat lived in Rhode Island until 5 years ago when she moved to Allen Texas. She began going to the Allen Senior Recreation Center where she observed women sitting around a table every day, talking, laughing and knitting. She wanted to try to knit too. So she learned how to knit. That was in May 2010. She has been sitting at the table, talking, laughing and knitting ever since! And she knits at home too. She makes at least one or two caps a day.
Pat wanted to make colorful caps and makes each cap special because she feels people need something special in the part of their lives that they didn't plan on living through. Something they didn't ask for but, unfortunately, interrupted their lives. She knew that a cap to make them more comfortable could make a big difference in their recovery as they underwent treatment for cancer.
Pat knows how it is for cancer patients. Her daughter-in-law fought breast cancer. Pat was there to help her and care for her. Her daughter-in-law left a six year old and a two year old. Pat also took care of her sister and her sister-in-law when they had cancer.
Pat said that she enjoys learning and trying out new patterns. She said that the best way for her to learn is to watch others. We enjoy Pat's wit and conversation and seeing the new caps she brings in daily. And we know that there will be someone who will be thankful for Pat's contributions to Joyce's Chemo Caps. Joyce would be proud to know Pat.