Woolly Hugs : A Blanket for snorris and her family

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We have heard the desperately sad news that snorris' daughter has lost her battle against a congenital heart condition she was just 7 years old. Snorris' thread is here if you would like to add your condolences. She starts it with a different name (accidia) as you will see.

We send snorris love from us all and are so sorry for her loss. She and her family are in our hearts and thoughts X

We have offered to make snorris and her family a Woolly Hug and hope it may give whatever comfort it can to them. We are so pleased that they have accepted.

So once again we are asking for your help

I will co-ordinate and Knotty (KnottyLocks) is here to answer any queries you may have. We need crocheters, knitters and donors (of funds or wool). If you would like to be involved in any way, please PM me with your offers, crafting, donating, need wool etc

Heartfelt thanks

The Wool We Are Using
*Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (being discontinued but still some around)
*Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
*Artesano Superwash Merino DK
*Rowan Cashsoft DK (also being discontinued but still some around)
*James Brett Pure Merino DK
*Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK

Just from these please as we know they combine for wash and wear

The Colours
Pinks, purples, greens, blues, silver
Cream but just for embellishments please, and if choosing cream please go for the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 013/ DB Rialto ecru or the James Brett no 7

Suggestions for themes and motifs
*Stars (These could be in squares, or separate embellishments for us to attach later.)
*They live not far from the sea and on the edge of countryside - so colours/themes from nature.
*Magnolia trees are special.

• S loved reading, singing and school
• They have pets: hamsters, guinea pigs, a pony.
• Aeroplanes *S loved 'Build a Bear' *We have the initials if this is something you'd like to hlep with, please PM.

Squares to be six inches, using 4mm needles or hook

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

Do use the crafting guide on our website for help and ideas. Previous blankets can be seen here too. We are on Facebook at MNWoollyHugs and on Twitter @MNWoollyHugs. Both are good ways to keep in touch.

When ready for posting, please PM me for info.

So sad that another blanket is needed. Snorris my lovely, we are thinking of you and the girls, your family and friends and sending love X

As always Blanketeers, we thank you so much for your support

Pistey and Knotty

You'll need a 4mm hook and DK wool to practice on , Trin.

Put me down for a couple of squares.

Huge hugs to Snorris. I'm knitting them into my squares.

Xxxx

Huge thanks to all, what an amazing response already.

Thinking of snorris and her family X

Will be back a bit later to catch up, but please do keep PMing.

Can I donate some money for a ball of wool? Please pm me.

I'm in - will PM you as usual Pistey, so you can match me with a lovely crafter. Happy to go with the same one as usual if she'll have me!

I will order wool today . As usual I feel honoured to be part of the great hug that we create for grieving families.

Thank you, everyone

Such sad news, I'm in the pub at the minute but as soon as I'm home I will check my woolly store and see what I need.

Much love to snorris and her family.

I would like to help, will PM you Pistey.

Will get hook out.

:( at another blanket.

Thinking of the snorris family.

I will dust my kneedles off too (and don't need a wool donation).

Am truly sorry to hear about your lovely precious dd Snorris x

Oh no. That's heartbreaking. Please count me in, I'll PM you Pistey.

ok I need some help. sorry. my local wool shop doesnt have any of the wool listed
they says its too expensive
says a lot about the area

not sure how to gey some now
I got some cheap double knit to practise with and a 4mm hook

Trin, you practice and we'll sort the woolly wool when you're ready.

Count me in will PM Piste in a sec

Can someone pm me donation link

I'm in I have wool in my stash that's suitable, will get cracking and get a few done tonight and tomorrow. So sad another blanket is needed again :(

Sad to hear another is needed.

I'm still rubbish at knitting, so I'll send someone else some wool.

Will PM on monday, just marking my place here.

The wool I usually get is the discontinued one I think, so I'll google a bit for the other suggested ones then PM when I'm ready to buy. I'll donate 2 balls.

So sad... Please count me in for some squares - have PM'd you, Pistey.

Signing up and am sure my mum will join in again. Will PM you Pistey.

Sorry to hear that another blanket is needed. I'll do some squares too.

I'm so sorry :(

I love magnolias, will attempt to crochet one.

So sad that another blanket is needed, will PM now.

Signing in, have pm'd already. Hopefully there's a lovely donor to help me out.

Thinking of snorris and her family. x