Miss Rumphius

“You must do something to make the world more beautiful.” This inspiring quote from *Miss Rumphius* by Barbara Cooney resonates deeply with many of us, especially during challenging times. A lovely skein of yarn entered my life during such a dark season when nothing seemed to be going right. The days were long, the sun felt like it was hiding, and joy felt elusive. Amidst this bleakness, my children found *Miss Rumphius* on our shelf for Circle Time. As we cozied up to read this enchanting picture book, the beautiful words began to soothe my heart and soul. I realized it wasn’t solely my children’s responsibility to make my life more beautiful; instead, I needed to actively seek out ways to enhance the world around me.

Perfectly timed with this realization, the skein of yarn I had ordered in a bid to lift my spirits—because who hasn’t tried a little retail therapy?—arrived at just the right moment. Adding to this delightful surprise was an adorable little pack of lupine seeds attached to the twine string around the brown paper packaging. It was a gentle reminder of the small yet significant ways we can each contribute to beauty in our surroundings, just like Miss Rumphius did.

This yarn and accompanying seeds symbolize a fresh start, encouraging creativity and connection with nature. Whether you’re crafting a project with this lovely yarn or planting those charming lupine seeds, you're taking steps to brighten your world—and potentially inspiring others to do the same. Explore our collection of free and paid knitting patterns to find your next creative project and discover how each stitch can help make the world a more beautiful place.