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

[KnottyAndPistey]

Many of you have been following the thread and blog of the very lovely Knittingnovice, and will know that very sadly she died from bowel cancer on Friday 20th June. Such a devastating loss for her three children, husband, family and friends. We are just so very sorry life has been so cruel and are thinking of them. It is her funeral today, sending much love to them all.

We are so pleased that her DH has accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, and we hope that he and their beautiful children will feel our love and support and that the blanket may give whatever comfort it can to them.


We are looking for crocheters, knitters and donors. 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. Please PM me with your offers of help ( RatherBeOnThePiste)

Knittingnovice described herself as Hippy Mummy, bookworm, crafty critter, avid guider, eco attempter, cancer patient & festival junkie. Bless her heart.

• We know she was passionate about the Girl Guide movement, read her fabulous blog post about it, she was a great volunteer, a guider at 2nd Furnace Green and then 1st Pound Hill Rainbows. She loved camping, cooking on wood fires, her children joined with her too.
  
  
• As a family they loved steam trains, particularly the Bluebell Railway, she says (of her children) in her blog… They are also well versed in British steam railway history, they love nothing better than the smell of coal and the slower pace of life illustrated by a steam train.
  
  
• She loved Strictly Come Dancing! We definitely give her a 10.
  
  
• She loved crafting, especially knitting, cross stitching and sewing.
  
  
• We also have initials if that would be something for you, please PM us.
  
  The Yarn we will be 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.
  
  
  Our palette for Knittingnovice
  Blues to celebrate her love of the Girl Guiding movement.
  Purples
  Greens
  Oranges but from these please - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 56 (tangerine) or 43, (Burnt orange) Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK - Pumpkin (373)
  Darker pinks
  For embellishments, 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
  and red - only Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby’ please.
  We have brown for embellishments, happy to send, please ask.
  
  So we have lots of ideas and themes 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. Knotty (KnottyLocks ) will help with any crafting queries. 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. Please do PM Knotty if you need help.
  
  
  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.
  
  When finished please sew in those ends but don’t block your work. Then PM me (RatherBeOnThePiste) for details for posting.
  
  
  Knittingnovice spent a great deal of time and energy raising awareness of bowel cancer, so we are sharing this information to take this further. Please visit and read about symptoms and share information with family and friends.
  
  
  As always heartfelt thanks for your support.
  Thinking of Knittingnovice and all those who love and miss her.
  
  Pistey and Knotty

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Afternoon everyone :)


Thank you so much, good news to hear that woolly wool is arriving with lovely crafters, and thanks mac too.


Back in a bit, just away to PM mountain.

[Tarlia]

Teehee, that made me laugh out loud, Nell

Macarooned I'm really resisting too, as mine really needs blocking!

[zhx3]

I would love it if you talented crafters could post photos of your squares! Pleased to see "my" wool has arrived safely and would love to see what wonderful squares are created from it .

[Trumpton]

Do we have a posting date yet please ?

[YellowStripe]

Will PM for some wool please. I've got some random Stylecraft squares to post to you in the meantime x

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Afternoon all, and thank you, will be back to PMs in a bit, just wanted to say...

Last posting for squares for Knittingnovice's Woolly Hug is to be Wednesday 27th August


If that sounds familiar, it is the same date as last posting for the craft sale.


Thank you so much

[Mckayz]

Can anyone send stuff for the sale? I have been making some knitted bunting but wasn't actually sure what to do with it.

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

We'd love to have it, thank you so much. X

[Mckayz]

Brilliant! I will stick it in with the squares when they are ready!

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Thanks you xx

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Afternoon/Evening :)


Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving, just so gorgeous, thinking of Knitting's family, especially now the summer holidays are here.






PastaBow Embroidery on purple crochet, Pasta has made the initials of all three children, with flower and leaves as embellishments. Beautiful




WhinGin In a gorgeous purple a beautiful circle to square design, just lovely




HorsesDogsNails In a soft heathery purple a beautiful bobble heart design, just stunning







And we have two lovely donors to thank, your woolly wool has arrived safely with your crafter who will make something very beautiful from you both, you are stars.


zhx3
Thumbwitch



Thank you to EVERYONE, just marvellous

[Macarooned]

Tarlia glad it's not just me

[WhinGin]

Oh that was quick! :)

[Mckayz]

I have my wool Pistey. Thanks very much!

[RahRahRasputin]

Rather late to this, despite supposedly having been keeping an eye out for it I will PM you RatherBeOnAPiste but I would love to do a square or two.

[PastaBow]

Hurrah! It arrived.....!

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

More beautiful squares have been arriving, treasure for sure. Thank you


BeerTricksPotter two super diagonal knits in a lovely purple and one in pumpkin and stone, beautiful

Ruby Beautiful blue knits with lovely bluebells on, absolutely gorgeous.




Thanks both, you are much marvellous

[YellowStripe]

Wool arrived this morning - thank you Pistey Will get squares back to you asap.

[fanjodisfunction]

as of today still no wool pistey , am a little worried as your woolly deliveries usually arrive the next day? I'm hoping you have missed me in your list, and not that its got lost in the mail system.

[fanjodisfunction]

panic over woolly wool arrived today! thanks pistey and kind donor.

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Afternoon :)

Have been away since Friday sand there's a woolly mountain here, just marvellous, back later

[RiaOverTheRainbow]

Just realised I never signed up, I have lovely donor wool already. Thinking of Knittingnovice's family and friends

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Thanks lovely Ria

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Woolly treasure ahoy!

Beautiful squares have been arriving - so very lovely, huge thanks to all the super crafters, you are an awesome bunch






Macarooned In Guiding blue, two fabulous solid grannies with trefoils at their centres. Really fabulous





ScienceRocks Again, just perfect in Guiding blue a gorgeous basket weave knit, beautiful,





Isabeller Three super snuggly fuchsia pink knits, absolutely gorgeous





Ilove In Guiding blue and fuchsia pink, super granny squares, just lovely



Thank you so much everyone

[PiggyPlumPie]

Mum got her wool thanks Pistey!