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

Indeed you have my lovely! I shall post you woolly wool today

my beautiful purple donated wool has arrived - thank you.

My donated wool has arrived, a lovely soft pink and a little silvery grey. Thank you Pistey.

Lovely purple/heather wool arrived with the postie - thank-you!
On the hook already

Just seen this thread, love and hugs to Snorris and I will make a couple of squares.

A lovely gorgeous lilacy purple ball of merino goodness (JCBrett) landed on my doorstep this morning so sending many thanks to my donor.X

I am so sorry to hear of this news. :(

I wish I could help but I can't sew/knit to save my life.

If there is anything that needs doing, please feel free to contact me.

:: Hugs ::
x----x

A ball of lovely rich purple wool arrived today, thank you

Sorry about the delay, i thought i could buy the wool sunday night when i posted here but didnt have the money. But ive ordered it this morning so should be with the crafter on Friday

Beautiful amethyst colour wool arrived today while I was at work. postman woke dd up when dp had just got her to sleep

Thank you Kind Donor, you are lovely
I shall get busy when it's quiet and the cider is open.

Lovely to see all this woolly wool arriving

Huge thanks to our donors, who help to make these blankets possible

Thank you too, lovely crafters. May you and your crafting tools of choice be blessed with creative magic

Lovely pink wooly treasure waiting for me when I got home.

to my donor, it's greatly appreciated.

Tis lovely indeed to hear news of woolly arrivals. Huge thanks to our marvellous donors. Xx

Lovely donors to thank, we are so grateful to you for your generosity, either your woolly wool has arrived with your crafter, or your funds with us, either way we are so grateful and really appreciate it.

LizaRose

HokeyCokeyPigInAPokey

You are both stars X

Hooray, i have woolly wool! Thank you, donor(s) i will try and do you proud

Afternoon all

Good news Pidj.

Another thank you to a fabulous donor, your funds have arrived safely, remember if you would like to send a card to snorris and her family, please do. We really appreciate your generosity and will be sending woolly wool out on your behalf. You are a star X

Mouseface

And the first square is here too, amazing

MOSAgain Beautiful pink knit with lilac flower embellishment, gorgeous!

my woolly wool has arrived

my gorgeous soft wooly wool has arrived today

thank you so much

cant wait to get started and make a square full of love

So glad it has arrived with my crafter. Thinking of snorris and her family.

Ooh I got a lovely package of woolly wool today

I immediately had to rescue one ball from our newly acquired kitten, who thought this gorgeous ball of purple loveliness was in fact a new toy for her and scampered off across the kitchen with it in her mouth

Will get cracking straightaway, I've got a lot to do for this one.

MOSagain well done, that's very impressive!

Well Done MOSagain

OpheliaBumps a discerning feline

Squares done now for the embellishments

Good that woolly wool is arriving, huge thanks to the donors. We [heart] them!

I shall be posting my squares shortly [smug]

Do we have a posting date yet? I haven't started my square yet, but I'm off on holiday tomorrow, and won't be taking my knitting with me. (Sorry!)

I'm away for a week only, though, so hopefully that will be enough time?