01/04/2026
Thereās a very special story behind this one š¤
This is little Penelope. At just 14 months old, she suffered a cardiac arrest and spent months in hospital, supported by an artificial heart. She even celebrated her second birthday there.
After a long wait, Penelope received the most precious gift of a new heart,and 6 months ago she was finally able to go home.
Her story truly touched me, and I wanted to create something special just for her. She was cared for by Great Ormond Street Hospital, whose mascot is Peter Pan⦠so there was only one design I could make.
Peter Pan flies over London at night, with the moon, stars, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, little houses and the River Thames, and a couple of hearts in the sky to symbolise Penelopeās gift.
This beautiful cardigan was knitted by my lovely sister Bethany, with crochet appliquĆ©s and collar made by me š¤
Penelope is now thriving, and Iām so happy she has something to remember this part of her story.
But nothing compares to the incredible gift she was given.
A bittersweet ending, and a reminder of the amazing family who made that gift possible. Organ donation truly changes lives.
(This was a one-off gift and Iām unable to offer Peter Pan designs as customs.)