Desperately sad and shocking news we’re afraid. The very lovely lighthouse1's, (previously tobytoes) husband was tragically killed in a car crash at the end of August. He was only 31. They were looking forward to the birth of their third child in a few weeks’ time. Just devastating for her, their daughter, family and friends. So hard to find the words 
Her thread is here, if you would like to add a message.
Sending so much love to lighthouse1, their three year old daughter, and thinking of their son, beautiful baby Toby who was stillborn in 2011. 
We are so glad that lighthouse1 has accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug. We will make one full of love and memories of him for the whole family. It will be very precious indeed.
Can you help us in any way?
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.
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.
Colour wise....
Oranges
Blues
Greens
Warm purples
Ideas for squares
- My little girl always looked forward to him coming home, they would play Peter Pan, he was Peter Pan and she was Wendy and they would fly around the front room together for ages.
- Her husband absolutely LOVED Formula 1 and he and their DD used to watch it together
- He used to love sharing chocolate, cake, candy floss and ice cream with his DD.
- He loved taking her out in her little red toy car and on her bike.
- As a family their loved the beach and seaside, taking a little boat across the estuary was a very happy thing to do.
- He loved to play squash as well, he loved swimming, boats, fishing, kayaking, cars and motorbikes.
Reading this will give lots of ideas but please don't feel daunted we truly 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. Knotty (KnottyLocks ) will help with any crafting queries. 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 PM 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 for details for posting.
As always heartfelt thanks for your support
Thinking of lighthouse1 and her daughter, of all who love and miss him.
Pistey and Knotty