Woolly Hugs : We are making a Blanket for the very lovely PetaO and her son. Donors and crafters, can anyone help us?

[KnottyAndPistey]

We are so very sorry to hear of the tragic loss of PetaOs dear husband. Reading Petas thread, he sounded such a wonderful family loving man, taken from Peta and their young son by cancer at only 32.

We are so very sorry for their loss and our thoughts are with them and their family. We hope that this blanket will bring some comfort at such a devastating time.

We shall need crocheters, knitters and donors. If you would like to donate wool or funds, we match you up. If you would like to join in but need donated wool, we can help there too.

Please PM Pistey (RatherBeOnThePiste) with your offers of help THANK YOU SO MUCH.

The Yarn we are Using:

• Artesano Superwash Merino DK
• 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 • Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK, although discontinued you may have some in your stash

Just from the brands listed please because we know they combine for wash and wear.

Our palette:

• Warm purples
• Greens
• Blues
• Cream – but please keep to 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

We are also using red and yellow for embellishments but are using very specific shades. Please PM Pistey if you would like either of these colours.

Ideas and suggestions for squares from Peta, in her words:
DH loved green.
He was Welsh and very proud of it.
He played the guitar and loved bands like the. Stereophonics, Foo Fighters, Oasis, all that stuff.
He ran a lot. He loved being outdoors He loved travelling to new places. We went to Rome, Croatia, Portugal. Awesome places full of history and stunning scenery.
He loved being a Dad - playing with DS, taking him to rugby tots, reading to him, playing him songs on the guitar, going for walks along the canal, playing in the park. I don't know. If there could be something on there which would show how much he loved spending time with DS..
He was really into cars. He loved volkswagons- Mark 1 golfs and campervans especially.

This certainly gives us lots of motifs to think about, 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.

• 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 post any questions regarding crafting on the thread or 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 Pistey for details for posting.

As always, thank you so much for any support you give us.
These blankets really wouldn’t happen without your wonderful team efforts.

Afternoon, just coming to help everyone now, sorry to have been absent, has all been rather mad here.

Away to PMs, thanks everyone, so much

Posting my squares tomorrow, sorry it's late

Really no apologies needed my lovely, thank YOU!

Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving, thank you so much to the lovely crafters for all you do, just fabulous

Starting though with a lovely donor, your wool has arrived safely with your crafter and she is already making something very beautiful for Peta and her son from you both. You really are a star.

Thumbwitch

Woolly measure has been arriving from....

CoffeeandChocolatePlease The most lovely purple knit with cream star, super snuggly and perfect.

PantsHaveNames Beautiful in two shades of purple a super wavy crochet design, very clever stuff!

RS A gorgeous crocheted solid granny square in blues and silvers, really beautiful.

MNP Two super crochet designs, one called puffy picot flower, the other is a corner design. Beautiful colours - grass, lavender, blues and cream. Just lovely

Such beautiful squares, treasure indeedd, heartfelt thanks to everyone, really fabulous.

Thinking of Peta and her son

Woolly measure? Has someone included their inch-tape by mistake?

My squares are packaged up and will be in the post tomorrow.

You know ilove once did send me her tape measure by accident

and Kveta her TV guide - arf

Not this time though!

I posted my squares for both blankets last Monday first class. I think they might be lost

I posted my squares before Christmas

Do you think they are lost?? I even put in a candy cane...

Hmmm. Am wondering if they are at the PO and they forgot a red card. Seems a coincidence.

Although time wise not. Maybe Piggys are?

Hopefully they'll be there soon.

I went to the Post Office at lunchtime, so my squares are on their way.

Morning

More beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving, huge thanks lovely crafters, you really are something amazing you know?

Ilove In forest green, navy and cream, gorgeous granny squares, one with a pink centre, just super snuggly and perfect.

RiaOvertheRainbow Beautiful knits and crochet, a super ripple and entrelac in greens, and a stunning corner to corner stripe in silver, greens, plums, blues, amazing

WatchingOut In lavender and a soft purple, plus shades of green, two super granny square designs, just gorgeous.

WhinGin I lovely lichen green, three gorgeous crocheted squares including a lovely ripple, absolutely fabulous

Thank you so much everyone, really marvellous

Afternoon :)

My lovely Posty says she hopes we are all well, bless her, I heart her :)
She has been bringing plenty of parcels, all containing woolly treasure. Huge thanks lovely crafters, you really are marvellous. This is a very special thing you do here. Thank you

Sleepytea Beautiful knitted square in cream, super snuggly texture, in a zig zag, just lovely

Hirvi So clever, a gorgeous crochet square in pale blue with a green guitar embellishment. Perfect.

TheWoollybacksWife Gorgeous green garter stitch square, really fabulous and snuggly, lovely

fan Two beautiful crochet squares in a lush purple, lovely stripe and circle to square, beautiful

PurpleFrog I am loving this spiral! Not seen this before I don't think - you have a linky? Tis beautiful, in purple, blue and green onto cream, stunning, and a granny square into solid granny in navy and green with a tiny bit of plum. Fabulous

MinnieBar Super textured and snugly square in a bright green - love this pattern, what is it?! Tis beautiful, love

WoolPixie In beautiful purple, cream and green, gorgeous crocheted squares, with super 3D flowers, really fabulous

Thank you so much everyone, just fabulous, what stars you are!

I'm glad you like my spiral - it came from Ravelry:

www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spiral-in-a-square

I did do one on a recent Hug, but I can't remember which one.

Yes, you did, and I liked it then! I recognise the link, have bookmarked it now, it really is effective, love it.

Thanks lovely

It is a bit fiddly to do, as you have 3 colours on the go at the same time, and you do a little bit of each colour and go on to the next, keeping visiting each colour in turn until it is big enough. It was much easier the second time around as I knew how it worked. It helps if you put a stitch marker or something through the loose loops on the colours you are not currently working with so that they don't unravel if the yarn gets caught.

Can imagine it's fiddly, can also imagine I'll feel like I haven't got enough hands I do have stitch markers though!

Thanks for the link PurpleFrog, that's a lovely one.

Morning :)

Have posted sorry it's so late