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

[KnottyAndPistey]

I'm afraid we bring sad news. Jchocchip's husband died very suddenly and unexpectedly in July. Such devastation for this poor family, we are so sorry that life has been so cruel. Our love and thoughts are with her, their three children, family and friends. Jchocchip’s thread is here if you would like to send a message.

We offered to make jchocchip a Woolly Hug to show our love, support and to offer what comfort we can, and we are delighted she accepted. So we will need help from our wonderful blanketeers once again - crocheters, knitters and donors, (of funds or wool) can anyone help us? 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. We can't really say thank you enough.

The Yarn we are Using….
Artesano Superwash Merino DK
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK
(If you have any of the following left from previous blankets you are very welcome to use, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK, Rowan Cashsoft DK, James C. Brett Pure Merino DK.)

Just from the brands listed please because we know they combine for wash and wear. These are available from online retailers like Wool Warehouse, Deramores, Laughing Hens and Wise Badger.

The Colours
Blues
Duck egg blue
Greens
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
Silver for embellishments
There is support for buying colours on our website

Ideas and suggestions for squares.
jchocchip and her DH had recently celebrated their Silver wedding anniversary, and he absolutely loved board games, so jchocchip suggests dice, other ideas there too.

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. Post crafting/ colour queries on here or PM Knotty (KnottyLocks) she will be able to help you. Please remember that 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.

Our Crafting Guide is a good place for support, and if new to us previous blankets can be seen on our website too. This will give you an idea of the sort of blankets we make.

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

If not already, please do join us on Facebook MNWoollyHugs and Twitter @MNWoollyHugs These are both good ways of keeping in touch.

As always heartfelt thanks for your support.

Thinking of jchocchip, her beloved DH, their family and friends.
Pistey and Knotty xx

Oh no :( I have only just seen this thread and hadn't heard about jchocchip's DH. I'll do a couple of very hugged Woolley squares x. Will PM you now Pistey x

My donor wool just arrived, thanks Pistey - will get started ASAP. x

Thinking of Jchocchip and family

PMing now.

Wool has arrived - thank you

Will get cracking!

So sorry for Jchocchip's loss.

I would be able to do a square too. I'll pm soon.

Evening all

Thank you so much an apologies for being absent for so long - there is a mountain of PMs, am away there now. Such an amazing response, we really appreciate every offer.

Great to see woolly wool arriving with crafters already, if it comes in an orange plastic, it has been paid for by our lovely donors of funds. It is amazing to see it arriving so soon, it was only posted second class yesterday, go the PO! Huge thanks to the donors, and we have a lovely donor to thank tonight,

Jacksmania

You are a star, thank you x

Thank you so much for your support, lovely blanketeers xxx

I've received my wool today, thank you.

Square on its way from me. Thinking of of Jchocchip and her family x

Oh that's amazing Fizzy well done you, what a star xxx

Good news about the wool Primrose, thanks again to all lovely donors xxx

I know it is early days, but is the Posting Date likely to be this side of Christmas? [I have just been updating to my To-Do list and panicking!]

So sad another woolly hug is needed, thinking of jchocchip and family. Pm'd you pistey

Thank you lovely donors, woolly wool has arrived - I'll get hooking!

We have another lovely donor to thank. Without help from fab folk like you, many crafters wouldn't be able to take part, you are wonderful.

Cakebaby

xx

Posted another eight woolly parcels this evening, let's hope they travel as quickly as the last lot!

Purple We are just having a think re the date, but it won't be this side of Christmas xx

Hi, I have received donor wool, thank you to whoever donated. So sad to hear this news.

Thanks Pistey. Reading back - it seems a very selfish question in the circumstances.

Not at all lovely, tis being practical, we all understand. xx

Last posting for squares for the Woolly Hug for lovely jchocchip and her family is to be Friday 9th January.

Still plenty of time to join us, we'd love to have you on board, please message us if we can help you in any way. THANK YOU.

Pistey and Knotty xxx

Afternoon all,
I have done 2 squares which I hope to post by Saturday.
Such sad news, lots of love xx

Thanks lovely mac, you are rather fabulous you know xxx

Beautiful woolly treasure already arriving for lovely jchocchip

Fizzy One knit and one crochet, Fizzy has made a beautiful granny in greens and blues, and then a checker board with game in play, all very clever and effective. Huge thanks to Fizzy

hopefully you should have a donation from me. Thank you to all the wonderful people who do all the knitting and crocheting

Thank you so much, yes funds have arrived safely, the most enormous thanks to the very lovely..

2014isanewyear

You fabulous donors really do make such a difference, you are a star xx

Yay they arrived safely!