This pattern is free for the sole reason of sending a message.

On August 20th, 2025 I suffered a ‘Widow Maker’ Heart Attack.
I thought that I had food poisoning.

I thought I was in tip top shape. Biking 6-10 miles daily, walking 4-6 miles daily, eating healthy and living a clean and sober lifestyle. Why would I ever have a heart attack??? Last thing from my mind.

Turns out I have an abundance of Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a) a type of cholesterol carrying particle in the blood whose levels are mostly inherited from your parents. High levels increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and aortic valve narrowing.
Levels are set by your genes and do not change based on diet, exercise or weight.
High levels usually cause no warning signs, meaning many people do not know they have it.
The only way to know your level is through a simple blood test ordered by a doctor.

If I can get one person, whose family has a history of heart disease, to have this simple blood test taken, I will have accomplished what I have set out to do.

Please share my story. You could save someone’s life.

ABOUT THE SHAWL..

2 skeins of Malagrigo Mechita and 1 skein of Malabrigo Mohair make for a beautiful light weight shawl.

If you want it larger, feel free to size up your needle, you will have enough yarn and mohair to do this..

I hope you enjoy this shawl as much as i do, i have had so many compliments on all the samples knit up.

If you are interested in kits, you can view them on my website.

https://www.danafehrenbachdesigns.com/product-page/patien...