This is a very special project to help support bereaved families at a London children’s hospice.
We have been approached by lovely MrsDV who works here asking if we can make special blankets for the bed in their Butterfly Suite (post bereavement room) so these will be used to to dress the bed with. We are so glad she did. At an intensely bleak and dark time there is still something very positive and personal that together we can do for the child and their family.
Our blankets are always handmade with love and compassion and so are perfect. We can help care for the whole family at this time by covering the child in bed so they look comfortable and cosy whilst sending love and a hug to their bereaved parents. Loved and looked after. 
The hospice would like to have these blankets in hand for time to come so that they can be ready.
We need your help to achieve this for them, we always say love in every stitch and it will be true again this time, thank you so much if you feel you can help. Our aim is to make four single bed sized blankets, two suitable for younger children and two for older. The hospice have asked for soft colours and with a butterfly theme
If you’d like to donate funds to help us achieve this, please message us, or if you need resources to take part then do let us know. We don’t want anyone unable to take part due to cost.
Crafting info
We will be using Stylecraft Special DK as blankets will need to be very practical, six inch squares made using 4mm hook or needles. Knit or crochet equally welcome.
The colours…
Duck egg, grape, sage, storm, parchment, pale rose, raspberry, cloud blue, sherbert.
NB – Just these please, no blocking of squares and please knot off sturdily when changing colours or finishing, leave a good end and use a needle to sew in the peskies.
Simple squares are very welcome, but if looking for an idea for theme, these are their suggestions…
Butterflies/Hearts
Teddies, cars, toys, cats etc
Stars, leaves, feathers etc
Last posting please to be Saturday 14th October
Thank you doesn’t seem enough, but the most enormous thank you.
Woolly Hugs is a charity established by a group of Mumsnet users. They knit / crochet handmade blankets and other items for families experiencing difficult times.
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Woolly Hugs. Billie’s Butterfly Blankets for a London Children’s Hospice
KnottyAndPistey · 13/09/2017 18:55
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful but heartbreaking project. Have tears in my eyes. Off for a rummage in the stash, I have huge affection for Mrs DV and her gorgeous Billie so I'd love to help on this one 
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Thanks to The Woollies for organizing this and everyone for contributing time, skill, yarn, funds and love.
It means more than I can say to be able to remember Billie this way.
I have had a rummage and found all but one of the shades on my Peg Samples. I was hoping to be able to post a picture but don't have Storm 
That's me all over. Nearly but not quite prepared for anything 
If anyone has simple patterns for 6 inch crochet squares with a appropriate motifs I would be grateful. I am not skilled enough to adapt to size.
I would like to help with this, I'm pretty sure I've got all those colours
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