Just devastating. Like many we just couldn’t take it in that Oldsilver had died so suddenly and unexpectedly from a heart attack in April. Utterly shocking. Words really do fail, we are just so very sorry life has been so cruel to her and truly devastating for her DH, young son, family and friends. She was a total legend here on Mumsnet, posting on many boards, but her true love was with the Nobdies, and they too will miss her terribly.
We are so pleased to say that her DH has accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, and we hope that he and their son will feel our love and support and that the blanket may give whatever comfort it can to them.
There is a thread here if you would like to post…
Oldsilver was devoted to her husband (P) and son (D) – their initials would be great. The initial ‘H’ is also significant for her. As well as her family, her great loves were her garden and veg patch, and a tortoise called Brian. She also loved elephants, dragons, biscuits, cider, ferrero rocher, cider, 1980s pop and fashion (!).
She adored flowers, and her favourite colours were blue and purple – any bold colours but NOT PINK!
A favourite photo of her, which her DH has allowed us to post, is this one of her going to a formal do dressed as a bottle of Hooch. She had the most brilliant sense of humour
She was very into stationery and kept meticulous lists and records. On MN she was the keeper of all the Nobdie archives, and instigator of many evenings listening to the Wurzels. Her name was inspired by the silver rings she wore.
What an amazing woman. How lucky we were to know her. We want to make her Woolly Hug a real tribute and celebration, please join us?
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 message with your offer of help.
There are lots of ideas for squares, if you can, but simple squares made with love are equally loved and cherished
The yarn we will be using
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
Katia Merino 100% DK
King Cole Luxury Merino DK
Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool 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 - Artesano Superwash Merino DK, 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, Wise Badger, Laughing Hens all v good and stock our brands.
Colours
Garden greens, so think apple, pistachio, Drops green.
Mid to light silvers
Accents/Embellishments…..Bright blues, orange and purples. Red too, (one of these two please, Drops Merino Extra Fine 11 Red, or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby’ please, and Yellow but this one please… Drops merino extra fine DK no 24 ‘light yellow’
** NB definitely NOT pinky purple, not even bolder shades please.
Squares to be six inches, using 4mm needles or hook, 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 or complex, made by beginner or expert, we genuinely welcome them all. It really is the love and thought for Oldsilver and her family that counts.
When ready for posting, it will be the Teddington address, if you would like to include a card for the family, please do, we will pass it on.
Sending so much love to OldSilver’s son and DH and all who love and miss her xxx
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Woolly Hugs. We need your help. We are making a blanket for the family of the wonderful Oldsilver.
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KnottyAndPistey · 02/05/2019 17:30
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KnottyAndPistey ·
02/05/2019 17:32
It's Oldsilver's birthday today, so we should raise a glass to her as we start her blanket 
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Taffeta ·
02/05/2019 18:07
Hello. I'm new to WH thank you all so much. Knew olds for many years through Nobdies, so very sad. 
I'm very happy to buy yarn and send (where in Teddington? One ball? Which one? Who do I PM? )
As you can see have no idea how this works. But would love to donate. Many thanks to all of you wonderful ladies for doing this.
CJCregg ·
02/05/2019 18:14
Taff (hello lovely) you PM Knotty&Pistey.
I'm in, will make a couple - a flowery one and maybe (if I'm up to it) a dragon 
will have to check my stash x
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