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Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for lovely JungleZgok whose wonderful teenage son has died.

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KnottyAndPistey · 05/07/2022 16:35

You may have heard the dreadfully sad news that JungleZgok’s wonderful 18 year old son recently died very suddenly. Mental ill health can be such a devastating illness. Bless his heart. Life has been very cruel to them all. We send JungleZgok, her DH and their daughters our love and are so sorry. They are all in our thoughts. Thanks

We are so glad that she has accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, we hope it may give whatever comfort it can. There will be love crafted into every stitch. JungleZgok’s original thread is here…

So we are now asking for help once again.
We shall need crafters and donors of funds and wool, can you help us? We’d be so grateful. Thank you so much.

Important crafting info, please do read
Squares to be six inches, using 4mm needles or hook. Please knot off VERY carefully when finishing or changing colour and sew your ends in, thank you! No blocking please, makes it much easier to join squares.

Simple or complex, made by beginner or expert, we genuinely welcome them all. It really is the love and thought that counts.

Ideas from lovely Jungle
His favourite colour was purple and he liked flowers (in particular the Bird of Paradise, pic in OP). He loved DIIV the band, sunsets and all types of music too. (DIIV is an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York City.)

The Colours
Purples, his favourite, we plan to join and edge in purple too.
All blues from night sky through to pale blue
Greens, woodland shades
yellows, oranges, pinks, red (sunset shades)

The Yarn we will be Using….
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK ( Is on sale and can only be bought from Love Crafts)
Drops Merino Extra Fine DK, try Wool Warehouse here..
King Cole Luxury Merino DK on sale and at Love Crafts too.
Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK Currently on sale on at Black Sheep Wools
Patons Merino Extrafine DK Currently on sale at Lady Sew and Sew Knits

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 or difficult to source - Artesano Superwash Merino DK, Katia Merino 100% DK, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK, Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK or James C. Brett Pure Merino DK in your stash, please do use them.

When posting, it will be the Teddington address, please make sure you add your name and who the squares are for, and if you would like to include a card for JungleZgok and her family, please do, we will pass it on.

We know that some schools in the UK are already on summer break, and others are imminently doing likewise, so plan to stretch the last posting date to Saturday 10th September to give everyone a chance.

Thank you so much lovely Woolly crew. Thanks
Remembering their wonderful son.

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for lovely JungleZgok whose wonderful teenage son has died.
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KnottyAndPistey · 17/07/2022 11:10

Thank you @Chakraleaf I’ll grab an address, back soon hopefully

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KnottyAndPistey · 17/07/2022 11:11

It’s absolutely wonderful to share photos of squares before you send. Lovely to see the blanket evolving. So please if possible do

@SpringSparrow that’s gorgeous

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KnottyAndPistey · 17/07/2022 11:15

So the first squares are here from a friend and she’s unable to upload the pics. So I’ve done it for her!

🏆 AQ absolutely gorgeous crochet. ❤

thank you .

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longtompot · 17/07/2022 14:19

Gorgeous squares! I hope to get started on mine when the yarn arrives

bookbook · 17/07/2022 17:39

with so much love to Jungle and family . I would wish I had more skill for this . Here is my attempt at a bird of paradise flower.

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for lovely JungleZgok whose wonderful teenage son has died.
bookbook · 17/07/2022 17:42

dont know what happened there - the colours came out all wrong - the cream is yellow in real life ...

Raiponceinatangle · 17/07/2022 23:39

The flower is a bit chunky(!) but made with lots of love to Jungle. I also realise I’ve dropped a couple of stitches when doing the square, so it’s not quite ‘square’ 🤦‍♀️, hopefully that won’t be an issue when it’s put together 🤞🤞. xx

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for lovely JungleZgok whose wonderful teenage son has died.
Yiayoula · 18/07/2022 14:06

Lovely squares, everyone !
We’re due back from forrin parts next week, so will be cracking on with mine as soon as the cases are unpacked and the cat collected.
I can knit in peace while she ignores me for daring to go away …..,

Lindisfarne1 · 18/07/2022 14:09

Just wanted to post my heartfelt condolences, devastating I'm.so sorry.

I received a wooly hug 5 years ago nearly when I lost my husband very suddenly, its wonderful. All those people who don't even know me all made squares for it. It brought me comfort. I hope it brings the recipient some too. Xxx

Lindisfarne1 · 18/07/2022 14:10

Just wanted to post my heartfelt condolences, devastating I'm.so sorry.

I received a wooly hug 5 years ago nearly when I lost my husband very suddenly, its wonderful. All those people who don't even know me all made squares for it. It brought me comfort. I hope it brings the recipient some too. Xxx

SpringSparrow · 18/07/2022 15:08

I love the birds of paradise squares! Such a tricky shape.
I’ve made another.
@Lindisfarne1 so lovely to hear you were comforted by your woolly hug. I hope you are doing okay.

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MadisonAvenue · 19/07/2022 14:13

Love the squares already posted on here!

I’ve got these three done, they’re a bit curled up and the smallest one has some stretch in it.

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JamieFrasersSassenach · 19/07/2022 16:29

@KnottyAndPistey I have only just seen this thread, such terrible sadness for JungleZgok and her family.

I would love to make a square or two - will any blue of drops merino be ok, when do you need them by?

Lindisfarne1 · 19/07/2022 18:43

Springsparrow thank you so much x

madmumofteens · 20/07/2022 07:05

Lovely seeing the squares what a talented bunch you all are 🥰thinking of JungleZgok and her family 💔

bookbook · 20/07/2022 10:54

Truly love in every stitch Lindisfarne - so glad it brings comfort.
yes , truly lovely squares here
I have finished this second square with much love

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Lindisfarne1 · 20/07/2022 13:38

Book book 😘

Fairyfellowsmasterstroke · 20/07/2022 13:58

Wow!!! As usual there are some amazing talents here on MN!!!

I'm loving looking at peoples squares - they really are fantastic Smile.

I'm adding a photo of my offerings before I bundle them up for posting - and thanks again to whoever my wonderful Wooly Hugs donor was.

I've used bobble stitch to spell out the name of Jungle's son favourite band then I've added a couple of decorative squares to finish off the wool.

These squares are being sent with love x

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for lovely JungleZgok whose wonderful teenage son has died.
Fairyfellowsmasterstroke · 20/07/2022 14:25

Oooops!

I think I've inadvertently deleted the Teddington posting address.

Can someone please PM it to me.
Thank you Flowers

ToadyPoady · 20/07/2022 14:48

Couple of squares ready to go, sent with much love to Jungle and her family 💐

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for lovely JungleZgok whose wonderful teenage son has died.
Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for lovely JungleZgok whose wonderful teenage son has died.
bookbook · 20/07/2022 14:53

Fairyfellowsmasterstroke · 20/07/2022 14:25

Oooops!

I think I've inadvertently deleted the Teddington posting address.

Can someone please PM it to me.
Thank you Flowers

done Smile

Fairyfellowsmasterstroke · 20/07/2022 15:17

bookbook - Thank you xx

KnottyAndPistey · 21/07/2022 13:42

Such beautiful squares, just awesome, thank you xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 21/07/2022 13:43

Huge love to you @Lindisfarne1 Thanks

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KnottyAndPistey · 21/07/2022 13:48

@JamieFrasersSassenach sounds perfect yes, we've said last posting date to be Saturday 10th September to give everyone a chance with school holidays etc.

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