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

I'm an average knitter trin and 33 of a cast on gets me to six inches nicely. I would start there, knit about 10 rows and see what she is measuring up at. Bless your DD2 how lovely. Do you have enough wool?

Evening all

Trin - that would be absolutely lovely, bless her. My DD knitted her first square last year, took her all summer, but she was so determined and proud to contribute. Please say yes, does she need me to send her woolly wool?

Thanks QOD

No posting deadline yet, we are still having folk joining us, but will come up with one soon.

Lovely, lovely woolly treasure has arrived, huge thanks to the crafters for all your love, thought and care X

PiggyPlumPie A gorgeously soft green knit, super snuggly texture, just lovely

Tweetinat Beautiful pinky purple crochet , one with three cream flower embellishments. Just lovely

Thank you

First square done - a teddy bear.

Is anyone doing the little girl's initials? If not, I'd like to if someone could pm them to me? Xx

Trin, I would donate the money for wool if you need it.

she is so so so pleased that you have said yes. could we possibly get some wool for her please.
if possible in a different colour to mine and then I coukd do more squares and possibly use two colours

pretty please

btw how many squares am I allowed to do?
cause at the moment Im only managing to do granny squares which obviously are a bit boring

Am loving being a knitter again after all these years (have hardly had time to post on mn in last few days!) although in v sad circumstances for snorris and family.

I am plodding on slowly and nearly half way through my square, hopefully will make posting deadline .

And also it stops me from being tempted to post on the "itchy lady bits and dh's balls ... what could it be?" thread, so that's got to be a good thing.

I posted my 2 squares today, hope they're ok

Erm, Mintyy, I think I need a link :o

Morning
Marking my place :-)

Well obv I had to go and look at the thread

Morning evvvvveryone

Morning. Don't worry about the initials - I started something else last night and should finish it today. I'm doing a couple of rows in between marking student projects :)

Morning all

I'm going to get that damn magnolia done this weekend (maybe even tonight)!!!

Morning , lovelies.

Will be back with a deadline shortly.

I have sent you a PM Pistey

And you have a reply my lovely, thank you X

A card in a bright blue envelope addressed to snorris has arrived safely, thank you.

Ninja A beautiful 3D crochet hanging star, tis gorgeous, will send along with the cards, and beautiful shooting stars, a star and flower, all 3D crochet, purples and silvery blue. Beautiful

CinnamonAddict In purple a knitted heart design, just lovely

WhereAreMyShoes Two beautiful crochet squares, a stunning bobble-y heart and a lovely flower design too

HorseDogsNails Two gorgeous grannies, one in teal, one in a pale blue, super snuggly and just beautiful

for all cards for the family, we will look after these until we send them with the mini hugs ahead of the big Woolly Hug.

Heartfelt thanks to all

We will come up with a deadline, promise X

My two are done and on the blocking boards. How do I find out where to send? I have no idea how to pm someone on my phone as I can do anything you like with sticks and string but am baffled by technology

Can I ask; what's a mini hug?

Belle, I'll PM you once I'm on my laptop. A little red dot should show up in the Inbox at the top of the page.

Mini hugs are single squares with borders sent to the families ahead of their big blankets. Essentially the idea is they are portable hugs for them to carry if they wish.

Marking as this had dropped off my list. I feel a bit behind with these squares, life is getting in the way, but glad there's no deadline yet. Started my first square. Thinking of snorris.

Got it, Knotty, thank you xx

Smashing

Evening (I had to use it)

I posted two squares off yesterday. They should be with you by Thursday or so.

Just got the magnolia finished. Pic on Woolly Hugs FB page.
Will post tomorrow. :)