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