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

Ahhhh - all becomes clear! in which case I will report my post and see if MNHQ can come up with the necessary :)

OK, done - let's see what happens! :)

Oh oh oh - I have seen the squares that my crafter did - thank you so much! They are absolutely gorgeous and I am overwhelmed by your skill and artistry, they're beautiful

And thank you to (I hope) Pistey for showing me the photos (shoot me now if I have the wrong one of you!)

:)

my squares finally in the post today

Thank you so much Panda

:)

Mine will 100% be in the post in hone morning! I know I was meant to post them weeks ago but we've had some flood ishoos around our way.

Hope you are OK lovely?

The deadline for posting for Oma is 22nd February, so still a while yet

Brought needle to work to sew in pesky ends. Forth it the squares. Doh! I shall do it tonight and post tomorrow. For once you might actually get squares from me before the deadline

I never failed to be amazed when the Royal Mail works and things arrive at their destination.

thepig

may your stitches be accurate and your fingers without any cramping!

Before the deadline?!

My squares are done here, but I'm going to hang fire so I can post with a contribution for the next blanket as well. Still before the deadline though!

I sent some squares through on Saturday - or rather DH posted them because I had a dreadful cold.
They are random. If they reach you please only use one if it's good enough.
Any tips would be great

pesky ends sewn in and squares packaged up waiting for me to go to the post office.

go Piiig go Piig, you can do it, you can do it!

impressive!

And lo, lovely Pag they are here, and they're lovely! Really even tension and look great, can't believe you have only just started!

Today's thank yous just coming up.....

I've just been to the Post Office to send a parcel to you lovely Pig

:)

More beautiful squares for our Oma have arrived today, I am in awe of how clever people are, huge thanks for your love and care.

PandaG In a gorgeous deep purple plum two crocheted squares, one a granny the other a solid granny. Just lovely

PurpleCrazyHorse Three absolutely lovely knits in mulberry, super snuggly textures, fabulous

Pagwatch Three absolutely beautiful granny squares, crocheted in navy and a dark brown. Really super

tribpot In a darker royal blue, a gorgeous knit with a diamond pattern at the centre. Really lovely

Heartfelt thanks to all. You are stars

glad they have arrived! see what I mean about a bit wonky! Enjoyed learning how to do it though.

Ah, you see, I looked at them and only thought how lovely they were

:)

So glad you enjoyed learning, that's marvellous

So pleased they arrived. Big thanks to Piste & Knotty for coordinating and presumably sewing the squares all together. You're both fab

Ooh, I'm so pleased they arrived and arn't too bad. Thanks for all the granny squares advice and links x x

Our parcels may pass each other somewhere over the Irish Sea so pistey :)

awwww, bless em :)

Morning all