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

Congratulations on the birth and safe arrival of your little baby Lighthouse !
Sending you and your girls lots of love and big hugs.

Here are the squares I made on behalf of my friend Jung

Oops, not sure why they are cut in half on photo, I promise you they are proper squares!

Here I the ones from me

Very late to offer, but I'd like to make a square for lighthouse1 - can provide my own wool.

Morning

Apologies for being awol, has been a daft week. Such beautiful squares, thank you. Off to PMs and have some thanks too

Thanks Pearl x

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 greens, just lovely

MinnieBar Two beautiful crochet squares in a vibrant turquoise, gorgeous

JulesJules On two shades of green, a beautiful knit with flower in orange, Lovely

Bella In a gorgeous grassy green a beautiful granny square

Coffeeandchocolateplease In a duck egg blue, gorgeous solid grannies, with heart and square in a deep purple blue. Lovely

Thank you so much everyone, just fantastic. Love to lighthouse and her daughters

Posted this morning. Much love to lighthouse and her little ones

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

Rubycon Beautiful knits in a lovely duck egg blue, gorgeous,

SpiralArchitect Fabulous squares - Virgo and Sagittarius knits in purple and plum, so clever, bless you

No name! A beautiful granny square in a super heathery purple, there was choc too! Super

SS Just beautiful, knits and crochet in blue, orange and apple green, super 3D star fish and fish, lovely grannies too All fabulous

Zing Gorgeous grannies in greens and blues, really fabulous, thank you for the spare too

Jung In purples and greens two gorgeous and colourful grannies, lovely

GleamingHeels Bright and bold in orange and greens, super crochet, 3Dflowers, lovely designs, all just fantastic

Thank you so much everyone, truly fabulous

And I'm sorry I'm late posting this - should be with you soon.

Beautiful, thank you so much, and no apologies needed. xx

Oh blimey, I put these safely in the drawer (away from cats and children) and didn't post them! Thanks for the timely reminder.

Morning :)

And more woolly treasure has been arriving, filled with love, thought and care, bless the crafters, and bless lighthouse and her daughters.

SpiralArchitect Fabulous squares - A blue and purple flower and a green and orange mini mandala, so clever, bless you.

Trazzle A gorgeous granny in denim blue, just fabulous

PrettyBird Beautiful knits, an Icelandic square in green with purple, and a richly textured knit too. Lovely

Ninja Lovely Ninja has created a Peter Pan and Wendy flying away scene, Peter's hat, a boat and gorgeous heart, and granny. Beautiful doesn't even come close.

PurpleFrog Beautiful crochet, the most gorgeous textured wave in blue and green, and a gorgeous design in blues. Perfect

OhOneOhTwoOhThree Beautiful knits and crochet in purples, all so beautiful, lovely.

AmaDablam Beautiful crochet designs, love the car, striped sea with fish, beautifully sunny granny too, turquoise, green dn blues. Fabulous

KnittingPearl Beautiful knit in a deep sea blue teal, a perfect boat design. Fantastic.

RS A fabulous corner to corner in a denim blue, just lovely

PantshaveNames A beautiful 3D flower solid granny design in grass green and light blue, fabulous.

MrsEvadneCake In apple green and light blue, beautiful granny square designs, just lovely

Kveta In apple green a gorgeous granny square, perfect.

Thank you so much everyone, what a fantastic response, sending so much love to lighthouse and her DDs, we are thinking of them.

Thanks for the reminder - mine is actually on its way now. I had about 2/3 of a square's worth of yarn left so I enclosed it in case it might be useful for edging or someone who's cleverer at changing colour than I am

Thanks lovely xxx

Morning

Thank you to everyone, beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving. Heartfelt thanks to all

MrsHathaway Beautiful knits in burnt orange, snuggly textures, just gorgeous

FT A beautiful crochet design in blue, gorgeous

Thank you so much everyone, such beautiful thoughtful work, bless the crafters and bless lighthouse

Hello :)

More woolly treasure has arrived safely, all absolutely lovely

Tokelau Beautiful squares in blues and greens, beautiful wavy zig zag sea, 3D flower, gorgeous grannies. All super, and def not too late

McKayz Gorgeous granny in purple, blue and green, really super

fan Lovely crochet squares in orangeade green, absolutely fabulous

Thank you so much xxxx

Morning

Lovely woolly treasure has arrived safely! Huge thanks

OpheliaBumps On a lovely teal green blue, a fabulous crab knitted design, so clever

Thank you

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

WhenDoSleep Beautifully knitted, orange and purple textured stripes, lovely

Thank you so much x

Thank you, beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving.

GloopGhoul Beautiful crochet, waves, a sea scape and gorgeous patterns, really lovely

Thank you so much

"Thank you so so much,you really do make the world a nicer place to live in, to think you have all volunteered to create a blanket for a complete stranger is amazing, you are all amazing and so thoughtful. My daughter is going to be over the moon when she sees it, and of course each square will tell a story, a different story every night. I really can't thank you all enough for doing this for us, it means the world. You are all fantastic people with the biggest of hearts. Thank you again. Much love.xxxx"

We are so pleased to let you all know that lovely lighthouse and her daughters have their Woolly Hug. Love in every stitch for her and their two daughters, we are thinking of her DH.

The blanket photos are here....

Once again a huge thank you xxx