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

More beautiful squares to give thanks for, apologies for the delay. These are just fabulous. Treasure indeed.

SallyBear In greens and cream, three really super crochet designs, a beautiful 3D flower, a fab ripple, solid granny style too, all absolutely beautiful.

Thank you so much xxx

Morning :)

More beautiful woolly treasure has arrived safely, absolutely gorgeous, crafters, you really are very special indeed. THANK YOU

Ninja In silver, green and blue, fabulous squares, so thoughtful - love the snakes and ladders board, beautiful intertwined hearts and rings, fabulous bobble mitred square, how do you even do these things?! Gorgeous.

Thank you so much, really marvellous

Beautifully woolly treasure has been arriving for lovely jchoc, thank you so much, and these are squares that had to be repeated as the original ones were lost by the Post Office. Very rarely (as in we can count on the fingers of one hand) have squares actually gone missing, but poor Piggy's squares were one.

She's a

PiggyPlumPie Was so glad to see this parcel arrive! I don't know what this stitch is, Piggy? It is beautiful and super snuggly, in duck egg blue, and gorgeous, thank you

Thank you so much.

just seen this one, belated condolences

are you still in need of squares or am I too late to sign up?

Apologies Zing - sadly yes, too late, lovely jchoc's WH is already under construction. Thank you though

ok thanks

Thinking of lovely jchoc, especially today. Sending so much love. xxxxx

We are so pleased to be able to let you all know that lovely jchocchip now has her beautiful Woolly Hug.

Love in every stitch for her, their children and family, thinking of her DH, sending huge hugs. xx

Thank you so much everyone who helped in any way, you are stars.

Our photo album is here.....