Woolly Hugs. Thinking of Will. A Blanket for minmooch, please can you help us?

[KnottyAndPistey]

Desperately sad news we’re afraid. After two and a half years, Minmooch’s beautiful son Will lost his fight with cancer at the age of just 18. Life is too cruel, we are so sorry. Bless min, she said, “I am humbled by his strength and humour that he has shown throughout his short life.” Min’s thread is here if you would like to post condolences… we know many of you have.

We are so pleased that minmooch has accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, there will be love for them all in every stitch. She says she is very touched. We hope the Woolly Hug may give whatever comfort it can to min and her family.

Once again we are calling on the Blanketeers for help - whether it be donating, knitting or crocheting. Can you help us?

We asked min about Will, and these are her words…..

He loved sailing and walking. He loved his school and the CCF (Combined Cadet Force). He loved loved loved reading, Harry Potter was a favourite, and Terry Pratchet his favourite author. He also loved Electronics and was building a remote controlled chariot at school. He loved his younger brother and our family yellow Labrador Harvey. He loved colour and was known for his wacky taste in ties.

?So there are lots of ideas for squares, but 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. We do have initials, if this could be you, do PM. Thank you.

Knotty ( KnottyLocks ) will 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. Please do PM Knotty if you need help.

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. We know there is a lot of wool in circulation at the moment, please do feel free to use any for this project too, but please PM me with your offers of help ( RatherBeOnThePiste) so we know where we are.

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.

Colours, to be bright and bold, no pastels except pale blue please.

• Orange - this one Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK - Pumpkin (373) or this one Debbie Bliss Rialto DK - Tangerine (56)
• Red - only Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby’ please.
• Blues, including royal blue as Will loved his school, pale blue is lovely but no darker than denim blue please.
• Greens - brighter ones please eg apple
• 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

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. Squares to be 6 inches, using 4mm hook or needles. Always feel free to post questions on the thread if unsure. When finished please sew in your ends but don’t block your work. Then PM me (RatherBeOnThePiste) for details for posting.

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.

Thank you again and for the love and support shown.
Min

As always heartfelt thanks for your support. Thinking of beautiful Will, his family and friends.

Pistey and Knotty

I'd love to help make a square or two - I have a wee bit of cream left, but none of the other colours, so shall PM ASAP.

So so sad that this blanket is needed, much love to all the minmooch clan

I can do a square, maybe two depending on time, but might need to order wool as I am not sure I have an appropriate colour, will get sorted over the weekend. I will PM you now :)

I can definitely knit a couple of squares.I also have a Will the same age and have been hugging him extra tight recently ( when he lets me)

Pistey did you get my pm yesterday? Shall I resend it?

Sorry for being needy

Oh this is so sad. Please count me in. Will pm you Pistey

Best wishes to Minmooch and her family.

Evening all

Thank you so much everyone for joining us at this point, we really appreciate it

Hairy You have mail from me :)

We have lovely donors to thank already, what stars they are. Either wool has arrived with crafters or funds with us and either way we are so grateful. Thank you

Magimedi

SweetFelicityArkwright

Thumbwitch

We will look after the cards until the close of the project when we will send them on. Thank you.

You are all stars

I'd like to be involved.

Have pm'd you Pistey.

I've posted my square this morning :)

Morning :)

Thanks lovely Jacks you star

And thank you lovely Zhx3 I have just PMd you with details of your lovely crafter

Was just thinking - sent out a lot of wool yesterday, have PMd folk receiving, huge thanks to the donors of funds, and some of it is pale blue Rowan Cashsoft DK which isn't on our list anymore. It is absolutely fine to use, combines beautifully with the others listed, and is lovely to work with, we were sad when they discontinued it. So if you receive that, tis all good :)

Hi Pistey, did you get my pm's lovely?

Heartbreaking. What a terrible loss. I am so sorry to hear such sad news.

I'll make a square too.
(Would Artesano bright blue/green and mid tone turquoise/teals be good for this one?)

Thanks all

The oranges are vibrant but warm at the same time. Looking forward to seeing this blanket come together. Thinking of you, Will. X

I have just received the most beautiful donated yarn - Jenny Watson in a pure red - it's soooooo lovely, I am off to consider what to make to do justice to the donor and of course with thoughts of Will. Thank you to all the donors

My wool arrived today thank you :)

I will do my best xxx

How terribly sad. Thinking of Minmooch and her family.

I have some of those colours in my stash so will pm when ready to send my squares.

Morning all :)

So glad to hear of woolly wool arriving with crafters, that pumpkin colour is absolutely gorgeous as is the tangerine.

Yegods I think I'd go brighter for this blanket.

Am off to PMs

Just wondering if anyone could do Will's three initials in one square?

It would be rather lovely to have if possible.

That would be just lovely, thanks Woolfey - I will just go and double check and then PM.

Thank you X

Lime green packet has landed at chez fizz! Lovely apple green and pale blue. Thank you donors, I'll do my best with it!

Thanks Fizzy

Time to thank another of our fantastic donors. Wool has arrived safely with your crafter, and she will make something beautiful for min from you both.

maxmissie

You are a STAR, thank you

I ordering some yarn tonight, so will add in a ball of Ecru from DB, I can get 3 textured squares from that. So desperately sad, I packed up those for gnittinggnomes blanket today to post tomorrow.

My heart goes out to min mooch and her family xx