Woolly Hugs. For our own beautiful creamhearts, also known as fluffydressinggown, lovely donors and crafters, please, your help is needed.

[KnottyAndPistey]

Desperately sad news we’re afraid, the lovely poster creamhearts passed away on May 13th. She was well known to many across the boards, such a loving, wise, generous poster, her kindness shining through despite her deep struggles with mental health issues. She reached out to so many over the many years she posted, helping others in ways she may not have fully realised. Mumsnet will be a poorer place with out her. Her DH is Jon and his thread is here if you would like to add your condolences.

We are so pleased Jon has accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, there will be love for them both in every stitch, and we hope it gives what comfort it can.

So once again we come asking for help.

We shall need crocheters, knitters and donors. If you would like to donate wool or funds, we can match you up. If you would like to join in but need donated wool, we can help there too. Please PM with your offers of help THANK YOU SO MUCH. If you need yarn and are a hooker, do let us know, as we have part balls that will be perfect for crochet.

The Yarn we are Using….

• Artesano Superwash Merino DK
• Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
• Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
• Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
• Patons Merino Extrafine DK
• Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK Just from the brands listed please because we know they combine for wash and wear. If you still have any of our wools that have been discontinued - Rowan cashsoft DK, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK or James C. Brett Pure Merino DK in your stash, please do use them.

Ideas for squares
We are looking forward to making this a tribute and celebration of beautiful creamhearts, and Jon has given us such fabulous ideas to help…

• Cats. She loved their cat Maisy,
• And she loved their Guinea Pigs, Chester (white) Bertie (black and ginger) and Milo (ginger)
• She loved Greece, loved their holidays there, and the Maldives where they honeymooned.
• She liked hearts.
• Her favourite flowers were calla lilies
• She loved cocktails, BBQs, coffee with friends, ice creams, desserts.
• We do have initials if this might be something you could help with, do message us.

Colourwise, using the effect of ice cream in trays in parlours as inspiration, so…….

• Cream - but please one of these - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 02 ecru, or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM4 cream (+ James C. Brett Pure Merino DK no 7 if you have any left)
• Yellow - just this one please - Drops extra fine merino DK 24
• Duck egg - one of these please - Drops extrafine merino DK 15, Debbie Bliss Rialto DK ‘aqua’, or ‘duck egg’
• Pale/soft blues
• Pale/soft pinks
• Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK - Pistachio, WM1
• Stone - either Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM9 Beige or Debbie Bliss Rialto 06 Stone (+James C. Brett Pure Merino DK 17 Beige if you still have any)
• Lavender - eg Jenny Watson WM15

and

• Jenny Watson pure merino DK WM7 ‘taupe’ for embellishments.

If buying Jenny Watson yarn - it is currently cheapest at Wise Badger and Laughing Hens. If using Wool Warehouse for any purchase, YARNDALE gives you free postage.

All crafting abilities genuinely welcome, squares made by beginner or expert are equally welcomed. It really is the love and thought that counts. Lots of ideas for sure, but please don't feel daunted, we LOVE plain squares and simple textures too.They add so beautifully.

Help with Crafting

• Crafting/colour queries, don't worry alone, please PM/post on the thread.
• Squares to be 6 inches, using 4mm hook or needles.
• Please double knot yarn and sew in peskies, and no blocking please, makes the squares harder to use.
• Our website has lots of practical info, including recommended online retailers of our yarn.
• If you are new to us, maybe have a look at our website, where there are albums of previous blankets.

We are on Facebook as Woolly Hugs and Twitter as @Woolly_Hugs which are both good ways to keep in touch. Please do join us there.

This means such a lot to Jon. Together we will make something very beautiful for him.

Thinking of creamhearts and all those who love and miss her.

Heartfelt thanks

I am in.

Thinking of Jon and the family. Xxx

So sad, sending best wishes to Jon and their family.

Count me in, pm'ing you now

I will look at the yarn I have and do a square for this blanket.

I have yarn and will do a square. Such sad news

I can't knit but I'll donate some wool if someone tells me how. How very sad, I followed her threads and so hoped she'd be well one day. Really upset to hear the news xx

Count me in for two bobble hearts at least, one in cream and one in DB Aqua.

Morning everyone, catching up, what a fantastic response, thank you

Jaaney

You are very welcome indeed, we are just thinking through the last posting date, hopefully back later today

Lovely DollyTwat and equally lovely whohasnickedmyvodka thank you so much, you both have a PM with details of donating wool directly to a crafter.

Hope it makes sense.

Please do not hesitate to come back with any questions

thank you everyone. Hoping that all PMs have been answered, the light is off

We already have a lovely donor to thank. Honestly your donations mean so much, we always want to be inclusive, for everyone to join in if they would like to, and some folk just wouldn't be able to afford to without support. Your kind donations make it possible, bless your heart.

YonicScrewdriver

Thank you

And another lovely donor too, it is an anonymous donation, but YOU know who you are, bless your heart, the most enormous thank you

J

You are a star

Last posting is to be Wednesday 22nd July

Thank you so much everyone

Knotty I'm confused (easily done)
Do I just pick one of the colours and sent it?

I've signed up and hoping to receive wool from a most awesome donor.

My thoughts are with Jon and family, let's hope some comfort comes from this project.

Dolly

Yes, just choose something you like from the list, and that will be perfect. Is there any colour you like at the mo?

Thinking of creamhearts and her family

I have yarn already so I'll make some squares.

Count me in - I remember reading the thread about her passing, so very very sad :(

PMing you now xx

Thanks both so much, you are stars xxx

Looking for someone who can either knit a guinea pig design or maybe crochet an embellishment?

Tis a Rav thing I think

Anyone able to have a look?

OMG - just went looking for guineapig designs and look what I found!

www.etsy.com/listing/160576889/crocheted-guinea-pig-babies-made-to

And then I found these (no pattern, but the photos might help?)
scroll down for the guineapig pics

And then I found some patterns for crocheting baby guineapigs so I might actually have to take up crochet after all these years avoiding it...

I find crochet much faster ThumbWitches so more satisfying for me because I actually finish things

Ahhh I know that feeling, MrsCake!

What very sad news.

I will knit, I have wool x