Woolly Hugs...A Blanket for Daisydotandgertie : Lovely donors and crafters, we need your help.

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I'm afraid we bring very sad news. Daisydotandgertie's beloved husband died earlier this month, he had been suffering from cancer. She says her heart is utterly broken. Such devastating news, we are so sorry that life has been so cruel. Our love and thoughts are with her and their family.

We have offered to make Daisy a blanket, she says she was stunned by the offer, and we are delighted to say she has accepted. She sends a million thank yous. Bless her heart. We hope Daisy will feel the love and support surrounding her and that her Woolly Hug will give whatever comfort it can.

There is no separate thread, Daisy has been posting in a very supportive thread for Mumsnetters whose husbands have cancer. Love and strength to them all X

So we are asking for help once again

We will need crocheters, knitters and donors (of funds or wool) I will co ordinate and Knotty (KnottyLocks) will help you with any queries you may have. If you would like to be involved in any way, please post on this thread and PM me with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, etc, I can help you with all of it. Sincere heartfelt thanks.

The wool we are using

• Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK, not the baby cash
• Rowan Cashsoft DK
• Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK
• Artesano Superwash Merino DK
• James C. Brett Pure Merino DK (introducing this time)

Just from these please as they are very similar and we know they can be combined for wash and wear. These are all easily available online, try Deramores, Laughing Hens, JKMWools, AWoollyTail, WiseBadger.

Please choose from the following colours.....
Silvers, blues inc. navy, lighter and brighter greens, please NO khaki, warmer purples, cream. If choosing cream, please go for the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 013.
Pinks but only for flower embellishments please, see below.
There is support for buying colours on our website, here.

Suggestions for personalisations and motifs
Flowers - MrD was a horticulturalist, he loved all flowers, particularly spring flowers, sweet peas and roses.
Spots and stripes - Daisy says her DH loved these.
Initials - please PM if you are interested in this, we also have a date to do.
_Welsh symbols/themes He was born in Wales, so it's a place very dear.

Please use 4mm knitting needles or hook. Squares to be six inches, simple or complex, made by beginner or expert, we genuinely welcome them all. It really is the love and thought that counts.

If looking for ideas for a pattern, there are many linked to from our website under Crafting

Previous blankets can be seen on our website We also have a Facebook page MNWoollyHugs and are on Twitter @MNWoollyHugs. If you 'like' or 'follow' us you'll be updated on progress via your feed.

When ready for posting, please PM me for info. Postage has gone up dramatically due to a change in the boundaries, so we will be thinking and hopefully be able to be helpful and give advice.

So very sad that another blanket is needed. Sending love to Daisy and their family and thinking of MrD.

As always, we thank you so much for your support.
Pistey and Knotty

Beautiful woolly treasure has arrived, and it really is so gorgeous, huge thanks to the crafters for their generosity, thoughtfulness and care.

Tweetinat Two beautiful 3D crochet flower squares in teal, one with an apple border, absolutely lovely

Otherworld Three absolutely lovely denim and cream crochet stripes, and separate flower embellishments in denim, cream and pink. Perfect

You really are stars. Thank you X

Pleased they got there

I have woolly wool, and will get knitting.

Thanks, SDTG

Morning

have received your wool will get them done as soon as
ellen

Posted my squares on Wednesday. Hope they have arrived.

Beautiful woolly treasure has arrived safely, heartfelt thanks to all the marvellous crafters, you really are stars X

Skoggy Beautiful green crochet with cream and pale blue, really lovely

fan Just super. Blue and cream crocheted stripes, absolutely perfect

DroitwichMummy A beautiful red rose squares and gorgeous embellishments - sweet peas, daffodils, roses, daisies

rrreow Absolutely lovely, two purple crocheted squares, one with a 3D flower, beautiful

You are all so marvellous, many, many thanks.

could you lovely lot inbox (fb) or pm me where to send some purple square wooliness please? must post asap as revision beckons (procrastination and knitting far more fun )

Hello, I haven't been following the thread as things have been totally hectic here for a few weeks but I have just caught up and seen that posting date for squares is a week away. I've just cast off my square but need to add some detail, so will do that and send off asap.

Thinking of Daisy

Just finishing the Tree of Valium . I will knit a simple square to restore my equilibrium and post them by the 25th .

Morning all

Thanks everyone, just coming to PMs now X

Pitsey 'n Knotty 'n all.

I am way behind for various boring reasons, and may need a wee extension but I will get it done.

IWillIWillIWillIWillIWillIWill.

Rosie, You Will!

yes, you will! Xx

Beautiful woolly treasure has arrived safely, absolutely lovely

gonerogue Just lovely A beautiful purple granny square, super

Beautiful woolly treasure has arrived today, heartfelt thanks to the crafters for all that they do, you really are awesome

BlueyDragon Just beautiful, two royal blue knits, one a purl, the other a sort of purl cable, absolutely gorgeous.

Huge thanks, and we will keep your card safe until the close of the project then send it on X

Eeek - I haven't finished my square, and I'm away from Thursday until Monday evening (and out all day tomorrow at the cricket).

I'll do my absolute best to get it finished for tomorrow, but I don't know how possible that will be...

Evening

Beautiful woolly treasure today, and it is very lovely indeed. Huge thanks to the crafters for all you do, there is love in every stitch X

NeitherShreddedNorSmug A beautiful cable knit in cream, tis like a plait, gorgeous!

NoWayNoHow A beautiful purple knit, a basket weave, very lovely indeed

UniqueAndKFSAmazing Beautiful crochet designs, one is a beautiful purple and green 3D flower, super [sytar]

HotSoupDumpling A beautiful green, two knits, one moss, the other honeycomb slipstitch, absolutely lovely

LandofOoo Absolutely lovely, in apple green, crochet, lovely textures, super snuggly

All absolutely lovely, heartfelt thanks

Thinking of Daisy X

i was glad that i could put that flower to a good cause - i crocheted it, but nothing was good enough for it. sad that it's Daisy's blanket, but happy that it can be part of something lovely too :)

Posted my squares :)

Posted my squares today

Thinking of you Daisy

Thank you so much

Oh I'm just way too late for this one, aren't I? :(
I didn't even realise that Daisy's DH had passed away, I'd stopped checking the particular support thread because I felt like an interloper on there, so didn't see the news when it happened.

If there is any way I can be involved at this late stage, do let me know - if not, don't worry.