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

Yay for galloping Mounties and swimming horses who delivered it so quickly!!

I was just having a little panic as I haven't finished my square(s) yet, but relieved to see that the last posting date is a month away.

Tis all good yegods, we have the school holidays in the middle and folk are away, so its easier to set the date for after

Your galloping Mounties are getting so speedy Jacks tis fab-ularse!

Beautiful woolly treasure for Inaminute arriving safely today, and there is love crafted into every stitch. Huge thanks to the crafters, you really are rather special you know?

PolterGoose In a gorgeous green (which one is this PG?), a very lovely solid granny with beautiful pink and cream 3D flower, stunning

WhinGin Really beautiful, such a lovely purple, a solid granny square. Just gorgeous

ScienceRocks In a lovely dark purple, beautifully knitted, a gorgeous garter knit square. Super

AnimalsAreMyFriends In a super forest green two crocheted squares, a lovely granny and a super raised circle to square. Gorgeous

PrimroseMill A beautiful daffodil embellishment, this is absolutely lovely, bless you

Thank you everyone, what an amazing response, so heartwarming. All letters and cards will be kept safely and sent on to the family after the last posting date. We really appreciate everyone's thoughtfulness.

You are stars

Actually, that is very helpful, it must be this one then Am looking for a brighter green, apple would do it, but then I saw this lovely square today.

Pistey I am already bracing myself for impact ready for the jolly hols!

Glad they arrived so quickly! I rather loved the circular one - it's called a fisherman's wheel. It was my first attempt at it!

Tis lovely! I've never seen it before. Gorgeous

Afternoon

Gorgeous woolly treasure has been arriving today, really is so beautiful, so much love and care. Bless you

WatchingOut Two beautiful squares, one a lovely granny in lavender and the other a super textured knit in silver. Fabulous

Thank you X

I've just seen this now it has moved topics. Awful, awful news. I shall make a square.

Bless you, thank you. X

On Mothers’ Day, we send our love to all families within our Woolly Hugs’ community, but particularly those for whom this will be a day touched with sadness.

Thinking of all our recipient families, and all our crafters and donors who are missing someone they love too.

Sending strength, love and huge hugs. Our thoughts are with you.

Pistey and Knotty

Beautiful squares have been arriving, really is such a privilege seeing them all come together, truly heartwarming. Thank you to all lovely crafters for all that they do. Inspirational stuff.

Mhw02 In crochet, a gorgeous fluffy 3D sheep square on apple and a lovely tree on blue. Beautiful!

Kveta In lavender and cream, two gorgeous granny squares. Beautiful

SDTG On cream and in a forest green, one of SDTG's trademark beautiful flowers. Just gorgeous

MasterFlea A fabulous bridleway signpost design on navy and green, and a lovely blue textured design, what is this pattern Flea? Tis lovely!

fan In purple and silver, a lovely circle to square design, absolutely beautiful.

All cards will be kept safely and sent on at the close of the project.

Thank you everyone, so much. Folk never fail to amaze

Glad they got there safely. I just winged the signpost. 4 year old dc didn't know what it was so I was a bit worried I missed the mark!

Afternoon all :)

Huge thanks to all the lovely crafters, a woolly mountain has arrived today and everything is so beautiful. Honestly, folk are amazing

MinnieBar In green, blue and silver, a lovely circle to square, silver fish on blue with air bubbles I knew!) and a fab separate dragon embellishment in free. fabulous

NinjaGoose Beautiful. In denim and purple with a tiny bit of cream, two flowers and a bird square, with a separate flower embellishment. Just gorgeous

TheWoollyBacksWife In a lovely purple, a moss stitch square, beautiful

A lot of cards for families have been arriving, we will look after them all until the close of the project, then send them on together.

Thank you EVERYONE, you are all stars

I think this is the last project I'm meant to be making squares for.

Any special requests for any of them, let me know :)

Thanks lovely, will definitely have a think :)

Apologies, have been away for a couple of days, and have returned to a glorious wool mountain of treasure, huge thanks to everyone, what an amazing response

Rubycon Beautiful knits in green and cream, just lovely

BeerTricksPotter One dark blue basket weave knit and one stocking stitch with purple and cream flowers. Beautiful

Thank you SO much, just brilliant, you are stars

Afternoon all :)

Beautiful woolly treasure is here, thinking of lovely Inamin, her beloved DH and their family X

Macdog Gorgeous crochet. In apple green, silver and purple, two fabulous granny squares. Lovely

MrsPennyapple Beautiful, a mitred corner knit in apple green with cream and purple stripes. Really super

A huge thanks to you both, just brilliant, you are stars.

Glad they arrived ok.

Morning :)

Morning :)

Apologies for the delay from me, had to go and retrieve some parcels from the Post Office.

Woolly treasure ahoy. Just beautiful, how amazing folk are, so much love and care.

Yegodsandthelittlefishes A beautiful crochet ripple in purples, greens and blue, and a super3D flower design. Smashing

Thank you so much

Evening

A gentle reminder that last posting for squares for the blankets for gnittinggnome, Inaminutenow and minmooch is this week - Saturday 26th April.

Huge and heartfelt thanks.
Pistey and Knotty

The most enormous thanks, beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving for Inamin, and it is so very lovely

RoguePixie In two shades of silver, super snuggly textured knits

macarooned Beautiful crocheted squares, a solid type granny with a central star, in green with purple and blue with silvery blue, super

Ophelia Lovely Ophelia has beautifully knitted two of the family's initials, in a super purple, perfect

Primrose123 In silver and green, beautiful crochet designs, absolutely fabulous

Such stars, bless your hearts