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

Checking in, well done all crafters

Morning

I posted mine yesterday after intense grilling from the post office lady.

"What are you sending?"

"Crocheted squares and some organza bags"

"What do you mean crocheted squares?"

"Squares made from wool, its for a blanket"

"Do you mean knitted squares?"

"Yes ok then"

She also asked why I needed 15 stamps. To post things!!!

What a twit

Please tell us you are making knockers?

Afternoon

Lovely woolly treasure has arrived safely! Huge thanks to all

UnfortunatelyAnxious Two gorgeous knits in lavender, just lovely garter stitch

ilove In pink and pastel blue - gorgeous grannies

PenelopeClearwater Gorgeous crochet in yellow and blue, lovely solid granny and super star design

ED In apple and lavender, two super crochet designs inc a fabulous bobble heart

All so gorgeous, the most enormous thanks

I have got a knocker on the go!

Oh happy days! Make sure you tell her when she asks :)

My two squares are on their way!

(I am using My Hermes for a change as I had a mail order parcel to return via them. Let me know if it is a pain compared to RM.)

Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving. Huge thanks to the lovely crafters for everything they do, just amazing

Ninja and Thumbwitch Fabulous crochet squares with guinea pig embellishments to represent creamhearts' piggies. So clever, love them.

AmaDablam Beautiful crochet in cream, pinks and blues, super cat embellishment on one, lovely heart design. Snuggly textures.

MrsEvadneCake Beautiful in pink and cream, gorgeous grannies and a beautiful heart design too, gorgeous. Thank you for the envelopes too. x

Brekekekex Stunning designs in cream, stone and duck egg, lovely flowers, really beaurtidul.

chopchopbusybusy Gorgeous knits - super textures, lovely heart design. Fabulous

PurpleFrog Two fantastic squares, one with a guinea pig design the other an ice cream, just gorgeous. Your My Hermes parcel, plus another have just arrived, probably at about 6pm, not a pain at all for me, thank you

Thank you so much everyone, just fabulous

Thanks for letting us know they arrived safely

Glad to be able to help x

Morning :)

Lovely woolly treasure has arrived safely! Huge thanks to all

KnitterNotTwitter Beautiful cream knit with blue flowers, just gorgeous,

ilove Grannies in green and cream, all fabulous

Thank you so much

Hello

I am so sorry. I have been unreliable. A horrible trait.
And I have lost the address to post my squares to.

If too late please use them for other blanket.

So sorry. But please can I have an address ?

No apologies needed, all is well, we extended the deadline anyway to October 31st, so technically you are still EARLY!

Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving for lovely fluffy/cream. Huge thanks to the lovely crafters for everything they do, just amazing

PancakeFlipper Gorgeous heart design knits in duck egg, simply beautiful

Whore Beautiful grannies in stone, pink and cream, really gorgeous

You are all stars, truly.

Morning :)

Just a reminder, the extended deadline for posting is October 31st

Beautiful squares have been arriving - so very lovely, huge thanks to all the super crafters, you are an awesome bunch

Poltergoose A beautiful solid granny in stripes, pink, and duck egg shades, with a 3D lily embellishment too, just lovely

MinnieBar Two beautiful crochet squares, one with a cream bobble heart, the other with ice cream embellishments. Fabulous

Thank you so much everyone, just fantastic.

Morning

And more woolly treasure has been arriving, filled with love, thought and care, bless the crafters, and bless Fluffy

MrsEvadneCake In cream and pale blue, gorgeous granny squares, perfect.

WhenDoISleep Beautiful corner to corner knits, one super mitre in textured pastels, the other a super stripe, gorgeous

BunchofCunts No apologies needed! Beautiful crochet in pistachio and pink, lovely 3D flower, super bobbles, gorgeous texture. Fabulous

Ginxed Two beautiful 3D lily embellishments. These are utterly gorgeous

Thank you so much everyone, what a fantastic response, sending so much love to Jon, we are thinking of him and lovely fluffy.

Hello again,

We are so pleased to be able to let you know that Jon has received his Woolly Hug, made with love in every stitch. Creamhearts will be loved and remembered by so many friends.

There is a message from Jon on the webpage, here... plus all photos, he can't thank everyone enough. Bless his heart.

Thank you crafters and donors alike. xxxx

Dear Pistey and Knotty,

Thank you for posting with the photo - it looks absolutely splendid. Huge thanks to you and all those who helped hook it together, and with the background organisation.

Very best wishes to Jon, and I hope the blanket continues to be a source of comfort.

Pearl

xxx