Woolly Hugs. Very sadly another blanket is needed, for lighthouse1. Can anyone help us?

[KnottyAndPistey]

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

How many would you like from the 2 balls? I've nearly got three, would you like me to keep going until I run out of wool? x

Thank you so much hazeyjane and that would be fabulous sparkle - yes please

Morning

Afternoon

Thank you so much, just away to PMs. x

I have my donor wool - thank you

That's such good news, thank you

Woolly treasure has arrived safely, tis absolutely lovely

DutchOma Super snuggly knit in purple, just gorgeous

CN Three gorgeous orange and purple squares, lovely textured knit and super grannies too, just super.

Thank you so much xxxx

So sorry to hear the devastating news about Mr lighthouse . There are no words. Sending lots of love to the whole family. X

As I'm still finishing other projects I need to know absolutely latest date you need squares by, please, so I can hopefully commit to making a couple of squares. Sorry I can't promise just yet, but I really want to help and will do my best, if there's still time.

Hello, just wanted to add my name into the hat to help make squares. If there is any wool available/can be donated as I don't think I have anything suitable in my stash...

Pistey thanks for replying to my PM - I'm in.
Will do 2 squares.

Thanks lovely Zing and 4nnabella welcome, can you PM us your address, we have yarn here. Thank you

Last posting for squares for lovely lighthouse1 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 lighthouse1, huge love and thanks to the crafters, all just marvellous..

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

PiggyPlumPie In orange, a super snuggly knit, just fabulous

WhereBeThatBlackbirdTo Super textured squares, circles to squares, and just fabulous, in a pale blue and heathery purple. Just so lovely

Thank you so, so much

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

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

And we have two fabulous donors to thank, your funds have arrived safely, bless your hearts

firethornuk
RedRosie

You are all stars, truly.

for RedRosie xxx

Sorry, pm sent Knotty

Thanks Pistey, but no need for yarn this time, I still have tons, thanks to my birthday shopping spree in August....

I've actually finished a green 2 tone square already and working on a blue one!
Sorry they are not very fancy, but I decided to try and rock up a few hats as well for the other project (yes, more wool is coming next week...is there a Wool Addicts Anonymous Helpline somewhere?)

Started my squares today, thanks for the yarn knotty...

Hi KnottyandPistey. Spent a lovely day yesterday catching up with my friend Zing (we live nearly 2 hrs apart) and we got talking about this thread.

She showed me the squares she's doing and has very kindly offered to crochet 2 for me as I don't crochet (yet!). So. She wanted me to post on here so she can't get out of it and could you link me to the donation page please so I can do that too. Thanks. Xx

It is official then, no escape! Thanks my lovely Jung, I'm already making the green square on your behalf. X

Afternoon :)

Just catching up, welcome Jung and thanks Zing

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

SpaghettiMeatballs Beautiful circle to square in burnt orange, apple and violet, tis a stunner,

WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo A gorgeous solid granny in green and blue/purple daisy stitch, really beautiful

PiggysMum Gorgeous grannies in two shades of purple, simply lovely

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

WatchingOut A beautiful solid granny in teal with a Tinkerbell embellishment, really gorgeous

MNP Beautiful crochet designs, one called Baltic Sea, the other a lovely circle to square called Aztec Sun, super. fabulous

AF Beautiful crochet squares in a soft blue, gorgeous.

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

A-M Just fabulous, a seas scape with sailing boat and sun design, really fabulous

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 lighthouse, many thanks to all lovely crafters, you are amazing. The thought, love and care makes them very precious indeed.

macarooned In a stunning burnt orange, beautiful 3D flower crochet designs, gorgeous

WoolPixie Beautiful crochet including a heart design in blue and purple, a super wave design and textured squares too. All just gorgeous

Galena In purple and duck egg, a super star design, really beautifully done

HoggyTruffle One in apple green, the other a deeply textured design in orange, purple and blue, stunning

HorseDogsNails Gorgeous grannies, blue, green, orange, purple, just fabulous

And the most enormous thanks to a lovely donor, your wool has arrived safely and your crafter is getting on, thank you SO MUCH

BearFoxBear

Thank you so much everyone, love to lighthouse xxx

For anyone who has been crafting for lovely lighthouse, very special news indeed, her second daughter safely arrived last week. Sending so much love to them all, and thinking of her lovely husband. xx

Her thread is here....]

Hello everyone. I had no idea this thread existed!!! I just want to thank you all so much,this means so much and my little girl will absolutely love her wooly hug :-) .