We have heard the desperately sad news that ImpatientWino’s precious baby son William was stillborn, such a devastating loss, there are no words. We send them all our love and are so sorry. We are keeping their family close in our thoughts. Bless their hearts, her thread is here should anyone wish to post a message. 
We have offered to make the family a blanket, and hope it may give whatever comfort it can to them. We are so pleased that they have accepted. ImpatientWino is very touched by everyone's kindness, we will make something very beautiful for William, for them all.
We shall need crocheters, knitters and donors. If you would like to donate wool or funds, we can match you up. If you would like to join in but need donated wool, we can help there too.
Please PM with your offers of help. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Our Yarns
- Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
- Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
- Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK Artesano Superwash Merino DK
- Patons Merino Extrafine DK
Just from the brands listed please because we know they combine for wash and wear. If you still have any of our wools that have been discontinued - Rowan Cashsoft DK, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK or James C. Brett Pure Merino DK in your stash, please do use them.
Our listed yarns are all easily available online - Wool Warehouse have a sale on the Drops at the mo, Wise Badger are very good, Laughing Hens stock our brands too.
The colours
- Gentle blues from pastel through to denim, no turquoise/vibrant
- Sage green - e.g. DB rialto DK 53 ‘basil’
- Cream, either Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 02 ecru or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM4 cream.
- Yellow but this one please… Drops merino extra fine DK no 24 ‘light yellow’
Ideas for squares
Daffodils are very significant, so daffodil designs, or embellishments on squares would be brilliant. She says she can’t see one without thinking of him.
Any other flowers too
Trees
Their first son loves animals, so these would be fabulous for him.
Hearts
We have the family’s initials if anyone would like to take these on. They would also love to have the initials of their amazing midwives as a tribute.
Simple or complex, made by beginner or experienced, we genuinely welcome them all. It really is the love and thought that counts.
There is support for buying colours on our website, here. Squares to be six inches, using 4mm needles or hook.
Previous blankets can be seen on our website If looking for ideas for a pattern, there are many linked to from our website under Crafting
We also have a Facebook page Woolly Hugs and are on Twitter @Woolly_Hugs
When ready for posting, please PM for info. As always, we thank you so much for your support,
So sad that another blanket is needed. ImpatientWino, we are thinking of William, you and you family and sending our love.
Thank you
“I'm so very touched to be receiving one. The ladies of mumsnet continue to amaze me.” IW x
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