Woolly Hugs...We are making a blanket for RubbishMantra : Lovely donors and crafters, we need your help.

[KnottyAndPistey]

We have heard the dreadfully sad news that RubbishMantra’s husband died suddenly last month. Mental ill health is such a cruel and devastating illness. Bless his heart. Bless them both. We send RubbishMantra our love and are so sorry for her loss. She is in our hearts and thoughts.

We are so glad that she has accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, we hope it may give whatever comfort it can. There will be love crafted into every stitch. RubbishMantra’s thread is here…

So we are now asking for help once again

I will co ordinate and Knotty (KnottyLocks) will help you with any queries you may have. We need crocheters, knitters and donors (of funds or wool) Sincere heartfelt thanks. If you would like to be involved in any way, please post on this thread and PM us with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, etc, we can help you with all of it.

Thank you so much

Our Yarns

• Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
• Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
• Debbie Bliss Rialto DK Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK? Artesano Superwash Merino DK
• Patons Merino Extrafine 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.

Our listed yarns are all easily available online - Wool Warehouse have a sale on the Drops at the mo, Wise Badger are very good, Laughing Hens stock our brands too.

The Colours

• Purples
• Blues
• Cream just for embellishments

There is support for buying colours on our website, here.

Suggestions for personalisations and motifs
Yin-yang signs were of great importance to the couple
Their Star-signs are Sagittarius and Virgo.
If anyone can embroider onto a square we have their secret nicknames for each other.
He had purple and white roses at his funeral.
They loved their cats.

Squares to be six inches, using 4mm needles or hook.

Simple or complex, made by beginner or expert, we genuinely welcome them all. It really is the love and thought that counts.

Previous blankets can be seen on our website If looking for ideas for a pattern, there are many linked to from our website under Crafting

We also have a Facebook page Woolly Hugs and are on Twitter @Woolly_Hugs

When ready for posting, please PM for info. As always, we thank you so much for your support,

So sad that another blanket is needed. Mantra my lovely, we are thinking of you and sending love X

Pistey and Knotty

Gloopy, if you PM suit might be easier. Sadly we have more than one project we're working on at the moment. X

Sorry I have been quiet lately, I have pm'd you.

Hey, no apologies, thank you so much

I can embroider a picture onto a square.will pm you.

So very, very sad.

I have made 2 squares in blue and purple. Will send to the usual WH address?

Yes please hazeyjane

and thank you everybodylovesdogs have replied.

Everyone is lovely, thank you

So very sad, I'd like to help
Have PM'd you

Afternoon

Thank you so much, just away to PMs. x

Hi knottyandpistey did you get my square? I sent it a week ago now.....

Just confirming I have my donor yarn, thank you. Will make a start this evening.

Apologies, spaghetti yes

More woolly treasure has arrived safely, all absolutely lovely

SpaghettiMeatballs On a dark purple, a really cute crocheted cat face, absolutely adorable.

DutchOma Super snuggly knit in purple, just gorgeous

CN Three gorgeous navy and purple granny squares, just super.

And we have a lovely donor to thank too, we have a message from your crafter who says..

Yarn arrived, tis lovely. Please thank the donor, I will make lovely squares for her x

Zhx3

Thank you so much everyone xxx

Thank you.

So sorry to hear about the sad news, my heart goes out to RubbishMantra and her family.

I can do one plain granny square for sure. Last posting date please?

Last posting for squares for lovely Mantra is to be November 14th*

Which if it sounds familiar is the last posting for Christmas crafts too.

Thank you so much everyone. Thank yous coming up

Beautiful squares have been arriving for Mantra, huge love and thanks to the crafters, all just marvellous..

PrimroseMill In purple and cream, a beautiful 3D flower in crochet. Gorgeous

PiggyPlumPie In purple, a super snuggly knit, just fabulous

WhereBeThatBlackbirdTo Super textured squares, circles to squares, and just fabulous, in a deep purple and denim blue. Lovely

Thank you so, so much

Gorgeous woolly treasure arriving safely today, tis all marvellous, bless the crafters fro all they do

PeaceofWildThings A forget me not square in blues and greens, absolutely beautiful, love the symbolism.

And we have a fabulous donor to thank, your funds have arrived safely, bless your heart.

RedRosie

You are all stars, truly.

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

WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo A gorgeous purple rose and pale blue granny square, really beautiful

PiggysMum Gorgeous grannies in two shades of purple, simply lovely

ChipInTheSugar Super grannies, also in two shades of purple, simply lovely

Whore A beautiful granny in a soft blue, really gorgeous

WatchingOut A beautiful granny design in royal blue, really gorgeous

MNP Beautiful crochet designs, pastel diamonds and a shell design, called By the Seashore, fabulous

AF Beautiful crochet squares in purple and blue, inc a lovely corner to corner stripe.

Jacksmania A gorgeous bobble heart design in purple, plus a lovely pale blue square too, just beautiful

CN In turquoise and plum, a lovely mix of knits and crochet, she sends love and thanks to the donor of the yarn.

Thank you so much for the cards which some have been sending, we will make sure these go to the family too. You are all stars, truly.

Morning :)

Beautiful squares have arrived for mantra, many thanks to all lovely crafters, you are amazing. The thought, love and care makes them very precious indeed.

macarooned In two shades of purple, gorgeous granny heart squares, beautiful! Which pattern do you use mac? Love these

WoolPixie Clever Pixie has created the Yin-yang sign in two shades of purple crochet, beautifully done, plus a super circle to square in blue and purples and a lovely textured purples square too

Galena Beautifully crocheted square in purple, gorgeous

Tokelau Just wow, in purples and blues so many beautiful squares, gorgeous grannies, corner to corner, zig zags, textures and beautiful designs, fantastic

HorseDogsNails Gorgeous grannies in purples and blues, absolutely super

HoggyTruffle Two beautiful 3D flowers in purples, cream and blues, just gorgeous

Thank you so much everyone, love to mantra xxx

I've only just found this thread... And I am astounded at such kindness. Had a bit of a cry, but a good cry, if you know what I mean? Thank you.

He was the kindest, most gentle person I was lucky enough to know.

I'd like to share something with you; after much searching, I found the "right" urn for DLH:

love in every stitch and hug whenever you need one x

Beautiful urn - for more personal.

We put love and light into every stitch and hope it will bring you some woolly magic and comfort. Your urn is absolutely beautiful

He sounds like such a lovely man

Thank you for sharing that picture Mantra. Thinking of you