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Knit in the Womb
by Wendy Graham
 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance. Psalm 139:13, 15, 16a
These verses in Psalm 139 were instrumental in galvanizing my pro-life beliefs after years of vacillating between a woman's "right to choose" and choosing what is right. The phrase "knit in the womb" took on additional significance for me shortly after I became a volunteer for Birthright of Pittsburgh, a pregnancy resource center.
Having been an avid knitter and crafter for years, I had put aside these hobbies for other pursuits. Seeing the layettes at Birthright during my volunteer training in October 2003 motivated me to dig out my knitting needles and instructional books and to knit a baby afghan for one of the prospective mothers who would come to Birthright for emotional support.
I plugged away at the project, feeling like a knitting novice and demonstrating growing frustration and impatience. But I also felt a sense of peace in the repetition of working the stitches. Joy replaced impatience as I imagined the young life that would be covered by this blanket. Prayers for the little one and his or her mother burst from me in rhythm as the needles clicked together.
When I awoke the next morning, the phrase "knit in the womb" was planted in my mind and an idea planted in my heart. What if other people would be moved to knit (crochet, quilt, cross-stitch, sew, or weave) baby blankets for women who are experiencing unexpected pregnancies and are in need of additional support, love, and prayer? What if a thousand of these blankets could be made and lovingly presented to pregnancy resources programs throughout the Pittsburgh area and beyond?
From that idea sprang "Knit in the Womb," a project to provide tangible support for mothers and their babies by presenting them with baby blankets and intangible support by praying for their needs
| If you or someone you know will craft a baby blanket and commit to praying for the needs of expectant moms in difficult situations, please contact Wendy Graham at cwgraham1@juno.com. |
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