Woolly Hugs : We are making a blanket for the very lovely cathpip. Donors and crafters, can anyone help us?

[KnottyAndPistey]

Heartbreaking news we’re afraid, cathpip’s beautiful daughter Pippa passed away on April 10th, after an infection led to septic shock. She was just 3 years old. There are no words, we are just so very sorry. Our thoughts are with all who love and miss her. Only ten days before, the family were celebrating the safe arrival of their second son. Lovely cathpip’s thread is here if you would like to post condolences.There is the most beautiful smiley photo of Pippa posted near the beginning.

We are so pleased the family have accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug. Thank you to our lovely Mouseface who is a great friend of the family in RL for first introducing the idea to cathpip. Together we shall make this Woolly Hug with love in every stitch for them all. We hope it gives them some comfort. So, can you help us? We shall need help from donors and crafters alike. Thank you in advance, we know folk have hearts of gold.

If you are able to join us, please PM me with your offers of help ( RatherBeOnThePiste) so we know where we are. If you would like to donate funds, send wool to a crafter or would like to join in but will need donated wool, I can help you, or if you would just like to join, let us know you are on board. 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 or post questions on this thread if you need any help.

We asked cath about Pippa, she says she loved pink, princesses, ballet, swimming, dog walking and nursery, and her two favourite films were Disney’s Tangled and The Little Mermaid. Bless her heart.

This may well give you some ideas for squares but please don't feel daunted, 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.

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 about))
• 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

• Pinks
• Purples
• Lighter greens
• Duck egg blue
• 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

Help with buying yarn
Our crafters recommend the following online retailers - Woolwarehouse, RKM Wools, Deramores, Wise Badger, Black Sheep Woolsand Cucumberpatch Deramores are good if you are out of the UK as they have flat rate shipping. Wool is also sold on Ebay, and at John Lewis

Our crafting guide can give you help with buying colours, and practical info 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.

Thinking of beautiful Pippa and all who love and miss her.

Thank you

Pistey and Knotty x

I just hope this is everyone!

Beautiful squares have been arriving for lovely cath and her family, treasure for sure, thank you so much to all the crafters, it is rather overwhelming how many stars there are.

GTBaby In pink, beautiful crocheted squares with heart designs, fabulous

HairyPotter A super snuggly cream knit and a lovely circle to square granny in duck egg, cream and purple. Fabulous

Piggy In a super soft lilac pink, two beautiful crocheted squares, one with super 3D flower. Beautiful

JulesJules You always make me :) with your ‘optional flower’ they are so beautiful and will definitely use!! Gorgeous! [strar]

KateF Three super knits, lovely textures, in cream, purple and a vibrant pink. Awesome!

Ria In pinks, beautiful designs, mermaid and ballerina, 3D flower and gorgeous two tone pink texture

Woolfey Some of Woolfey’s beautiful trademark embroidery, a beautiful Little Mermaid on cream and a Disney princess castle on pink. Bloomin marvellous!

All fabulous. Heartfelt thanks to everyone xx

Afternoon all :)

Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving - all just marvellous, thank you so much awesome crafters :)

snapespeare A beautiful deep pink, textured knit, just lovely

Mhw02 In pinks, three super squares, heart, dancer and super bow

SirBoobAlot Gorgeous striped garter knits, super snuggly and beautiful

Trumpton two beautiful knits in cream, a lovely heart and super textured design, lovely.

RainDancer Beautiful knits - lovely rain has done a set of initials for us, in apple and pink. Perfect

Allalonenow In a fabulous fuchsia, a gorgeous knit with heart design. Beautiful

Primrose123 In a lovely lilac and a gorgeous puple, beautiful designs, gorgeous crochet

Thank you for the cards for the family too, we shall be sending them on with the mini hugs in due course, will look after them until then

Thanks everyone xx

Morning :)

Posty not here yet and have a red card of doom from Saturday, so if anyone was expecting to hear of arrivals, I shall need to get to the sorting office.

Afternoon :)

Beautiful woolly treasure has arrived, just so gorgeous, huge thanks to the fabulous crafters

Jacksmania Be anxious no more :) Beautiful crochet square in duck egg with gorgeous flowers in purples cream and white with super leaves too ' Fabulous

Thank you x

:) :) :) :)

Morning

Last call for cards and squares please as we are keen now to send the mini hugs and cards to lovely cathpip and her family. Thank you

More beautiful woolly treasure is here, just gorgeous. So much love in every stitch. Perfect.

OpheliaBumps In lavender and purple, lovely Ophelia has knitted the initials of the children. Beautifully done, just perfect.

Thank you so much. Thinking of Pippa and all who love and miss her.

Woolly treasure ahoy, goodness me, absolutely glorious, huge thanks to all the lovely crafters. What stars. x

Soupy Love, love, love these! On pale blue crocheted squares, one Rapunzel's hair cascading out of the tower , a trademark Soupy Ted, and a Little Mermaid. All so thoughtful and perfect. Thank you

Thinking of cathpip and her family xx

We are so pleased to let you know that lovely cathpip and family have their Woolly Hug, love in every stitch for them all, they are very close in our thoughts. Beautiful Pippa xxx

Thanks to all crafters and donors, what you do is very precious indeed.

Lovely cathpip has started a thank you thread, if you would like to message her, you can find that linked in comments too...

And our photo album is here if you would like to see the finished blanket

Once again, thank you

Love to cathpip and family xxxx

My top look isn't working, apologies cathpip's thread is here....