Woolly Hugs : A Blanket for SupermansBigRedBottleOfSpirits. Crafters and donors, please, we need your help.

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I am afraid we bring very sad news. We heard recently that our SupermansBigRedBottleOfSpirits’ third child, beautiful baby Summer has died at nearly twelve weeks of age. Bless them all, such a devastating loss, we are so very sorry. Superman’s thread is here.

She and her family are in our hearts and thoughts, and we send them love. We are so pleased that they have accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, there will be love for them all in every stitch. We hope it may give whatever comfort it can.

So lovely donors, knitters and crocheters, we will need help to make this happen, and will be so grateful if you can join with us.

All crafting abilities genuinely welcome, squares made by beginner or expert are equally welcomed. It really is the love and thought that counts.

Superman and her family have been thinking about their blanket and have come up with some lovely ideas for baby Summer. Bless them all.

Ideas for squares or separate embellishments :

Summery flowers - inc chrysanthemums
Butterflies.
Ladybirds
Lions

If you are able to offer initials, please PM.

Just from the brands listed below please because we know they combine for wash and wear.

• Drops Merino Extra Fine DK (new this time)
• Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK (new this time)
• Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
• Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK ?* Artesano Superwash Merino DK
• Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (is being discontinued but some still around)
• James Brett Pure Merino DK (also being discontinued but some still around)

Superman’s family have requested bright and vibrant colours as they say these best reflect their beautiful daughter so....

• Pinks (not pale)
• Warm purples
• Brighter greens
• Creams - if using please use Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM4 ‘cream’ or Debbie Bliss Rialto 02 ‘ecru’

For accents/embellishments on squares, not whole squares pls :

• Red but please only use Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM06 “Ruby”
• Yellow for flower centres only
• Turquoise.

?Do use the crafting guide on the website to help you with lots of practical info such as help with buying colours, recommended online retailers and if interested there are a lot of linked suggestions for patterns.

Previous blankets can be seen on the Woolly Hugs website and we are on Facebook and Twitter at MNWoollyHugs which are good ways to keep in touch.

This means so much to the family, thank you so much for joining with us

Pistey and Knotty

I'm glad it arrived safely Pistey.

Merry Christmas to you all!

Christmas Day is here. Much love to Superman and her family. May their day be gentle and filled with love.

Thinking of beautiful baby Summer. X

Merry Christmas All.

Thinking of Superman and others who are missing a loved one at Christmas. Xxx

Hope everyone is enjoying boxing day! I have a little question, probably a bit silly - I have done two plain squares and flower embellishments to go on them. Am I ok to fasten them with a small button or would you rather I stitch it on?

Not a silly question at all

We tend to avoid buttons on our blankets for a variety of reasons, so stitched on flowers if possible please.

Thank you, I seemed to remember something about no buttons but couldn't be sure! Will stitch them on. Thank you!

Morning :)

Woolly treasure ahoy! Love in every stitch, no doubt about it. Absolutely fabulous

WhoremoaneeGrainger You really are a star, bless your heart, two beautiful crocheted squares, one a vibrant pink and cream granny, the other a rich purple. Just perfect and so much love and care

The other can still go to Trin's blanket lovely Whore, not a problem at all, have just posted thanks over there

Thank you X

Just mailed my square yesterday evening. Gave it a kiss for Superman and sent it on its way to go to work! I think it turned out well, you'll have to let me know what you think. I'm getting better with flowers.

Thanks lovely Jacks you really are a star X

Just thinking, we are away for a few days now, so if ready to post, maybe hang on until the end of next week, or they could well get stuck in the sorting office.

Not sure about wifi but will check in as and when I can.

Thank you. X

I sent my four squares for Summer yesterday, completely forgetting you were going to be away.

Have just seen the other post Pistey. Thank you so much. Twas done, twisting the two colours on that final row. Enjoyed being able to finish it, and do the two for Superman.

Wherever you are off to, have a lovely, restful time.

Thanks lovely. X And don't worry Bella, I can get from the sorting office. [thumbsup]

Posted another square today but will fit through letterbox x

Two squares done. Can someone pm me the posting address please? :)

Pm sent, I hope! System seems a bit creaky today.

I'm an eejit and sent my two squares yesterday but no note (found it on the table when I got home). Anyway, two pink squares, some remaining jenny Watson pink yarn, and a butterfly is from me (with some purple sublime yarn accents from my own stash!)

Sorry for any confusion!

Morning all and thank you to everyone
Not an eejit at all lovely Kveta just very busy I'm sure :)

Last posting is tomorrow, please do PM if you need the address, hopefully the creaky system will be working!

Need more

Will post square tomorrow. Is it usual address?

I will post mine tomorrow. Ish. Probably. Maybe...

We heart you Soupy

Cider lovely - yes please

Hello, could you send me the address to post please? Thank you !!

Evening all, just packed up 2 squares and will post tomorrow to normal address.
Much love to superman and her family xx

Thank you Mac

Allalone - you have a PM from me hopefully, thank you

Posted 2 squares today.