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

[KnottyAndPistey]

You may have heard the dreadfully sad news that MamaTeeTee’s husband died suddenly at the end of December. Mental ill health can be such a devastating illness. Bless his heart. Life has been very cruel to them. We send MamaTeeTee and their little children our love and are so sorry for their loss.

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. MamaTeeTee’s thread is here...

So we are now asking for help once again

We need crocheters, knitters and donors (of funds or wool) Sincere 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 - Try Wool Warehouse, Wise Badger, Laughing Hens
  
  The Colours
  
• Greys
  
• Blues
  
  From MamaTeeTee
  His favourite things were family time, food and the gym. Our initials are M, C, L, Z. He was a builder and loved his work. He was so talented. He loved music - he would listen to anything. He was born in the wrong era as he loved 50s and 60s music.
  
  I'm overwhelmed by your kindness. It's such a lovely thing for you all to do for us. X
  
  
  Bless her heart, we will make something very beautiful for them as a tribute to her fabulous DH.
  
  Simple or complex, made by beginner or expert, we genuinely welcome them all. It really is the love and thought that counts. There is support for buying colours on our website, here. Squares to be six inches, using 4mm needles or hook. 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. MamaTeeTee, we are thinking of you and sending our love.
  
  
  

[WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo]

Very sad news. My love to MamaTeeTee and her family

I will send a PM in a mo. I will make a couple of squares.

[WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant]

I have a bit of blue left. I can probably get 2 squares from this.
Sending for the family

[BlueEyeshadow]

I have made three squares, and will post tomorrow or Friday.

[MadisonAvenue]

Two squares done here, hopefully I'll get a third from the yarn I have left and then I'll post.

[KnottyAndPistey]

Morning

[RetroHippy]

Just coming back to MN after a bit of a break, our extended family has been tragically touched by mental illness too. I would love to help out knitting a couple of squares, who do I need to speak to about wool?

[KnottyAndPistey]

Morning lovely, so sorry that you have been affected by this hideous illness in your family too, huge hugs



Do you need wool? Happy to send, can do so later on today, just message us your address please xxxx

[KnottyAndPistey]

Thank you

[MadisonAvenue]

Good morning, I can gladly do more squares if needed. I have plenty of time on my hands but I'd need more yarn.

[KnottyAndPistey]

Thank you lovely, am away to Pms next

[KnottyAndPistey]

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


PiggyPlumPie Such a beautiful textured knit in a soft blue, really super..

SB Lovely knits, a gorgeous wavy design and a super heart, in blues. Beautiful.


Thank you both, just fabulous

[KnottyAndPistey]

Thank you for the cards that have arrived, we will look after these and send them on for you

[KnottyAndPistey]

Morning all

[MamaTeeTee]

Hi all! MamaTeeTee here! I just wanted to check in to Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your kindness. This is such an amazing thing for you all to do for me and Z&L. I can't wait to see the finished product. You are all amazingly wonderful people. Reading through this thread has left me with tears in my eyes.
For those of you following our story, Z&L are doing exceptionally well. I believe they are firmly through the other side of the worst. I am coping better than I have been. It's true what they say: you never get over something like this, you just learn to live with it. The next major hurdle is the inquest which is due to be held at the end of this month. This is what ive been dreading the most since DH died. Once it's over, I'll be going back to work and will hopefully settle into a new normal. I have decided on a career change although I will finish my degree this year so it's under my belt. After 3 years hard work, it would be silly to throw it away for the sake of a few months. We're getting there. Im sure DH is still looking after us. He never goes far.

Again, you're all bloody amazing. Thank you so much!

[KnottyAndPistey]

Hello there lovely

How we wish this Woolly Hug was never needed, but how glad we all are that together we can make this for you Z and L. There will be love in every stitch, that's for sure.


Sending you so much love, huge hugs too, we are thinking of you. xxxx

[KnottyAndPistey]

Woolly loveliness has arrived. Huge thanks, such a lot of love, care and thought. Beautiful



Maccarooned Two beautiful crochet heart designs in shades of blue, gorgeous.


Thank you so much xx

[Wolfiefan]

Mama I followed your first thread from the beginning. You astounded me. Your strength and love shone through every post. I am thinking of you as I knit. Sending love and huge woolly hugs with every stitch.
It is truly a pleasure.

[TheNinjaGooseIsHooking]

thanks for the update MamaTeeTee, sending much love and hugs

[Whatsthatbrightlight]

It's a pleasure to be part of this. Huge hugs to MamaTeeTee & children


KnottyAndPistey - lovely wool arrived today so I shall carry on knitting

[GleamingHeels]

So lovely of you to come and update us MamaTeeTee I'm hooking as much love and beauty into my squares as I possibly can, it's a pleasure to be making this for you, even though I wish it wasn't needed

[QOD]

Hey mammatee
so nice to read your update, hope everything carries on smoothly x

[JulesJules]

Sending love to you and your children, Mama Tee Tee

[WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant]

I have just finished a square for you. Only 11,587 ends to sew in.
It's a hard one to make. Not from a technical view, but because I have had to deal with a similar situation myself.
I will make another square layer, they will be sent with love soon x

[PiggyPlumPie]

Mama, I am just glad that I can be a part of something that will bring you some comfort xxx