Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely Inaminutenow. Crafters and donors, we need your help.

[KnottyAndPistey]

I'm afraid we bring very sad news. Inaminutenow’s beloved husband died in February, he had been suffering from cancer. Such devastating news, we are so sorry that life has been so cruel. Our love and thoughts are with her and their family. There is no separate thread, Inaminutenow has been posting in the very supportive thread for Mumsnetters whose husbands have cancer. Love and strength to them all X

We have offered to make Inaminutenow a blanket to show our love and support and to offer what comfort we can, and we are delighted to say she has accepted.

So we are asking for help once again

We will need crocheters, knitters and donors (of funds or wool) I will co ordinate and Knotty (KnottyLocks) will help you with any crafting queries you may have. Sincere heartfelt thanks.

If you would like to be involved in any way, please post on this thread and PM me (RatherBeOnThePiste) with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, etc, I can help you with all of it.

Thank you so much

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 C. 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
Greens, blues and purples
Silver
Cream but please choose one of the following - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 02 ecru, James C. Brett Pure Merino DK no 7 or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM4 cream

Ideas and suggestions for squares.
Inaminutenow’s DH was a proud Welshman, so ideas there.
He loved his job, dealing with access to the countryside, footpaths, bridle ways etc. He was involved in creating a Coastal Path, so sea and countryside themes, birds, flowers, stars etc.
We have the family’s initials if this is something anyone would like to do, please PM.

Please don't feel daunted by these suggestions, we love plain squares and simple textures too. They look as stunning as the more complex squares and play a vital role in the overall effect.

Squares to be 6 inches, using 4mm hook or needles. All crafting abilities genuinely welcome, squares made by beginner or expert are equally welcomed. It really is the love and thought that counts.

Our Crafting Guide is a good place for support, and previous blankets can be seen on our website too.

When finished please sew in those ends but don’t block your work. Then PM me (RatherBeOnThePiste) for details for posting.

As always heartfelt thanks for your support

Thinking of Inaminutenow, her beloved DH, their family and friends.

Pistey and Knotty

Devon, thanks for your support. Could you PM Pistey so we can add you to our list? Thank you.

In for some hooked squares.

All my love to InAMinutenow and the family.

Signing in. Thinking of Inaminutenow and family

Count me in. Thinking of InAMinuteNow and family. So sad.

So sad to hear about Inaminute's DH. My thoughts and love to them.

Have PM'd you, Pistey

Just seen this. So sorry to see this sad news. I will knit x Thinking of Inaminute

Morning all

Thank you so much, am away to PMs

Morning lovely woolly folk.

Horses, the Artesano dark teal is fine...their yarn can be so much brighter than the pics online but the dark teal is a thumbs up.

So sad that another blanket is needed. I will make a couple of squares.

I've just received a ball of purple from a donor for Gnittingnome, I will make a square for this blanket with it too, will PM you. So sad that another is needed.

Morning

Thanks so much everyone. X

Have answered all PMs, huge thanks to all

I'm in too. So very sorry for inaminutenow and her family.

Have pm'd you again Pistey, sorry if you got it twice

Which yellow is used for woolly hugs, please? I need a tiny bit for the middle of a flower. I do have 100% merino of the right colour (pale lemon yellow) but it isn't the right brand. What to do?

Love to inaminutenow and family. Thinking of you.

Morning everyone and a huge thank you :)

Have just replied to all PMs, but it is going very slowwwwwwwwly, not sure if that's me or HQ!

Such a lot of fabulous support, folk really are reaching out to lovely Inamin and her family. Amazing response. Thank you.

Yegods We do have a yellow we use, I can send you a little, need to send some to DWM for her daffs. How much would you need?

Please do remember if you PM either of us, let us know which blanket you are helping with. Very sadly we have several Woolly Hug projects currently running and it really helps us keep track.

Thank you SO much

Thank you Pistey. It is for 10 double/treble in the middle, so just a few yards (I'm always surprised at how much wool it takes to do just 1 treble!)

I will do a square or two. I certainly have some DB Rialto purple and will check on the cream .
Will PM Pistey. X

Thanks lovely Trumpton. X

Yegods. Your yellow is coming from Knotty. :)

Morning all

Marvellous, have sent her a pm with my address too, in case she hasn't got that far yet. x

Ah yes, she'll need your address yegods :)

Am off to my PM box

Thank you everyone X

Beautiful woolly treasure arriving safely today, huge thanks to the crafters for all they do. The love and thought is incredible

MOSAgain On a navy garter knit square a beautiful purple African violet, absolutely lovely.

Thank you so much X

Wool ordered now - hopefully will be on its way to my lovely crafter very soon,

Heartfelt thanks to our donors for all they do, we could teach the world a thing or two about team work you know?! Donors - you are STARS.

Either funds have arrived safely with us, or wool with your crafter. Either way we are enormously grateful.

Jacksmania

MooseBeTimeForSpring

Zhx3

All lovely donors, do remember if you would like to send a card (crafters can send with squares) for the family, please do, the info was in the PM. We will make sure they get to Inaminute and her family.

Thank you