Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely Ludoole. Crafters and donors, we need your help.

[KnottyAndPistey]

I'm afraid we bring very sad news. Ludoole's beloved husband died at the beginning of December, he had been suffering from metastatic colorectal cancer. Such devastating news, we are so sorry that life has been so cruel. Our love and thoughts are with her and their family. Her thread is here. Bless her heart.

We have offered to make Ludoole and her boys a blanket to show our love and support and to offer what comfort we can, and we are delighted to say she has accepted.

So lovely donors and crafters, we are asking for help once again

If you would like to be involved in any way, please post on this thread and PM with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, etc, we can help you with all of it.

Thank you so much

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.

The Colours
Blues and purples, greens
Just for embellishments and accents: red but only this one please Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby,’ white, black, and Jenny Watson pure merino DK WM7 ‘taupe’

Ideas and suggestions for squares.
Ludoole and her sons have been talking, thank you so much to them for sharing their ideas. Beautiful.

He loved all aspects of music.
He travelled the world through his work and loved it.
He loved flying-he had a private pilots licence and loved flying above the clouds.
He loved fireworks and did huge displays. Blue fireworks are particularly symbolic.
He loved to see the sea.
He loved animals, especially their yorkie Will.
He used to leave little notes with hearts on for her to find.
He loved pottering in the garden and made me a rose garden before he died.
He believed in Angels.
Lastly we used to look at the stars at night while holding each other tightly..

We also have the family’s initials, if anyone would like to tackle these, please PM..

Please don't feel daunted by these suggestions, we 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.

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.

Our Crafting Guide is a good place for support, and previous blankets can be seen on our website too. We are on Facebook - Woolly Hugs and Twitter too @Woolly_Hugs both are 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 Ludoole, her beloved DH, their family and friends.

Was very taken with what was in the packing though!

Was very taken with what was in the wrapping though!

Oh ffs!!!!!

Lots of woolly treasure has just arrived, and there is a parcel at the sorting office. Back later, need to run and get it before they shut at 12, then will be back! Thank you everyone

Love that pattern Spiral - going to give it a whirl, thank you xxxxx

Such beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving for lovely Ludoole and family. Huge thanks to the crafters, you really are something very special, we hope you know?

Jacksmania Fabulous bobble heart designs, beautifully made in gorgeous pistachio green and stormy blue. Lovely

SallyBear Super crochet designs in gorgeous greens, fabulous.

GleamingHeels Just gorgeous crochet squares, beautiful designs in blues, purples, and greens, lovely.

Pantshavenames Marvellous crochet circle to square design in jade and duck egg, beautiful.

HorseDogsNails Gorgeous crochet, a denim granny square and super corner to corner in navy. Gorgeous.

RiaOverTheRainbow Beautiful as always, a fabulous treble clef, heart design and stars. All gorgeous, and thank you for the organzas. xx

Ama Dablam It does look like a plane!! Fabulous crochet designs, a plane and cloud, plus star too, all marvellous

MrsHathaway Beautiful knits in purples, just super, and thank you for the bubble wrap too, thats is brilliant. xx

Poltergoose Just perfect, an angel embellishment on denim blue, plus apple green crochet square too. Lovely

MrsEvadneCake Gorgeous squares, one crocheted in denim blue, the other fabulous flower design, beautiful.

WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo Just gorgeous, a beautiful 3D rose granny square design and super snuggly green knit too, lovely.

Thank you so much everyone, what an amazing response, bless you all.

Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving, huge thanks lovely crafters.

PurpleFrog A beautiful crochet design in blues - which is this pattern Purple? And a gorgeous purple 3D flower on blue. Really super.

ScienceRocks A beautiful knit in a soft heathery purple, just gorgeous.

Thinking of lovely Ludoole

Hi Pistey, I spent ages last night hunting Ravelry for the pattern for the blue square, but have now decided it must be one out of Jan Eaton's "200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws and Afghans". I'm just hoping it will pull into shape permanently when it has friends all around it! I'll have a look for the pattern in the book when I get home tonight.

Oh honestly it will be fine, no worries there at all, and bless you thank you, but only when you get a chance, xxx

It is from that Jan Eaton book - no. 22 St Petersburg. I think I also did an extra round of graduated stitches to fill in the dips a bit more.

I have that book!!!!!

Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving, absolutely gorgeous, huge thanks to all the crafters for what you do. Just awesome.

WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant Beautiful knits, in dark purple and a soft mid blue, a music note and heart design, super

PenelopeClearwater A gorgeous solid granny in purple and apple, and a mixed granny square in purples, gorgeous.

TheFairyCaravan Beautiful crochet in a soft heathery purple, a traditional granny and a solid granny too, fabulous.

Thank you so much everyone, all just beautiful. You are fabulous

Morning

Relieved to hear they got there. Thanks.
They are sent with love to those that need it.

Thank you

Morning

and afternoon

Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving, absolutely gorgeous, huge thanks to all the crafters for what they do. Just awesome.

GP Thank you, beautiful knits in a warm purple, gorgeous.

Ginxed Lovely Gin has knitted all the initials, and done this so beautifully, in a soft heathery purple. Marvellous.

Thank you both so much.

Woolly treasure ahoy! Love in every stitch, no doubt about it. Absolutely fabulous

WatchingOut Beautiful crochet in blue and purple, gorgeous.

Ninja Flowers, heart and angels, beautiful crochet, just amazing.

Huge thanks everyone, Ludoole’s blanket will be very beautiful indeed.

Thank you

Everyone is absolutely marvellous, such a lot of thought, love and care has gone into these squares.

SS Beautiful crochet, super heart embellishment, lovely circle to square. .

Thank you so much

Four squares in the post today

Thank you so much

Morning

Such beautiful woolly treasure arriving safely, huge thanks to all the fabulous crafters, tis such a loving and compassionate thing you do here.

FiveGoMadinDorset Beautiful garter knit squares in a lovely purple (is this DB plum?) and duck egg blue, really super.

MinnieBar In dark denim, beautiful crochet, lovely spiral design

Gorgeous, thank you

Such beautiful woolly treasure arriving safely, huge thanks to all the fabulous crafters, tis such a loving and compassionate thing you do here.

JulesJules Just gorgeous in greens, a diagonal knit, just super.

Thank you, just wonderful

Lovely woolly treasure has arrived safely! Huge thanks to all

JustKeepKnitting In a mulberry purple a gorgeous knit, just lovely.

Thank you so much

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

MNP Beautiful crochet in blues, musical note and roses for embellishments. Fabulous

Thank you so much xxx

Such beautiful woolly treasure arriving safely, huge thanks to all the fabulous crafters, tis such a loving and compassionate thing you do here.

WhenDoIsleep A beautiful textured mitred
square in purples, so lovely.

Thank you so much xx