Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for DutchOma, crafters and donors we need your help.

[KnottyAndPistey]

Very sad news I’m afraid. Our lovely DutchOma’s husband Bob died last week on January 6th, after a long illness. We knew he’d been very poorly, but always had hope. Such a sad loss for her, their children, grandchildren, family and friends. Bless them all. They had been married for nearly 43 years. There has been no separate thread, Oma is being supported by friends on the Christian prayer thread here but please do feel free to use this thread to post condolences. She and her family are in our hearts and thoughts, and we send them love.

Oma has supported and encouraged so many Mumsnetters over the years, including us more than she may realise, and has been such a long term staunch supporter of the blanket making projects on Mumsnet, so we were so pleased when she accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug. We will make it with love for her, as a tribute to her beloved Bob, and a celebration of a joint life filled with love.

So we need crocheters, knitters and donors. Can you help us? Please post on this thread, but also PM me ( RatherBeOnThePiste ) with your offers of help so we know where we are. Thank you.

If you would like to donate wool or funds, I can match you up. If you would like to join in but need donated wool, I can help there too.

Knotty ( KnottyLocks ) is here to help with any crafting queries. All crafting abilities genuinely welcome, squares made by beginner or expert are equally welcomed. It really is the love and thought that counts. Squares to be 6 inches, using 4mm hook or needles. Please do PM Knotty if you need help.

The Yarn we are Using….

• Artesano Superwash Merino DK
• Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (discontinued but some still around)
• Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
• Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
• James Brett Pure Merino DK (also discontinued, some still to be had)
• Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
• Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK

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

The colours we are using...
A rich, dark palette of blues, greens, purples, plums.

Suggestions for motifs/designs

• Bob loved Holland so we are thinking tulips to celebrate this, we have a beautiful tulip field design for Team Knit if anyone would like this, please email us on [email protected] (Thanks to PracticallyPerfectNot)
• We have initials, do PM if you are thinking this might be for you.
• Can anyone find a ball of wool and knitting needle design?
• Religious motifs, for example angels would be perfect.

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/@MNWoollyHugs which are both good ways to keep in touch.

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

Pistey and Knotty

pistey I think i love you a little bit more than ever, that will let me finish my final square for Oma and get them in the post next week

Get me, sending squares in before the deadline [smug emoticon] mind, it'll be a one-off I'm sure!

My mum is just a complete show off!!

Am I just hormonal or is it ok that reading about these lovely designs made me cry?

I'm so proud of everyone for doing these lovely squares (sorry if that sounds stupid!), you are all truly stars

So sorry for DutchOma.

Am I too late to help? I would love to contribute if you can match me up with a donor
Xx

Not too late at all, welcome on board WhereTheCoffee I have donor wool for you, could you PM me your address please?

Bless your heart Zing

at Ophelia's declaration, at Piggy

Thank you Rather I've pm'd you x

Posting 2 single colour textured squares today in DBC Rich Plum and Teal.

PISTEY you have mail!

Afternoon :)

Thanks DROITWICHMUMMY - you do too now as do you you Coffee Thank you.

Thanks MNP shall look forward to seeing them :)

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Silly new phone! That should have been :)

Waheee! I finished my first ever square. In a lovely star of David pattern too! Very proud of myself :)

And so you should be Blue. Just marvellous. Well done you. X

I'd love to crochet a square for DutchOma. Ive got lots of colours in of the right brands, are there any particular colours you'd like a bit more of, Pistey?

Hello there. :)

Thank you very much and welcome on board. Our colour palette is rich and dark - blues, greens, purples, plums. You choose what you would like to make for Oma. That will be perfect.

Thank you Pistey, I'll have a go at a few and send the best one in. :)

Bless you. Thank you.

Lovely Pistey - could you please ask my matched crafter if the wool has arrived yet? If not, I'll chase the order tomorrow, thank you xx

Just have heard lovely Thumb. Not with her yet. X

Ok, I'll check tomorrow when it was sent out, thank you!

Thank YOU! :)

Woolly treasure has arrived this morning for our lovely Oma, and how lovely it is, huge thanks to the crafters for all they do. Just marvellous

MNP Two super snuggly crocheted squares, one a crinkle stitch in plum, the other deeply textured in teal. Really super

Masterflea Two beautiful navy crocheted squares, one a granny, the other a solid granny with cross pattern. Gorgeous

PiggyPlumPie Just lovely. A moss stitch square in apple green, really gorgeous.

Thank you all so much

well, I've crocheted 2 squares, my first ever. They are a bit wonky, but I am cheered to read upthread that a crochetted border is very forgiving!

Only taught myself to crochet since Christmas. Been fab to have something to do in the evenings while grieving myself. Run out of the right wool now, so about to attempt a hat in something cheaper!

I'm done! Will PM to check posting details.

Thanks both :)

Have replied to PMs

Panda Not wonky think characterful

:)