Woolly Hugs. Beautiful baby William. We are making a blanket for lovely ImpatientWino, can you help us?

[KnottyAndPistey]

We have heard the desperately sad news that ImpatientWino’s precious baby son William was stillborn, such a devastating loss, there are no words. We send them all our love and are so sorry. We are keeping their family close in our thoughts. Bless their hearts, her thread is here should anyone wish to post a message.

We have offered to make the family a blanket, and hope it may give whatever comfort it can to them. We are so pleased that they have accepted. ImpatientWino is very touched by everyone's kindness, we will make something very beautiful for William, for them all. 


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.

The colours

• Gentle blues from pastel through to denim, no turquoise/vibrant
• Sage green - e.g. DB rialto DK 53 ‘basil’
• Cream, either Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 02 ecru or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM4 cream.
• Yellow but this one please… Drops merino extra fine DK no 24 ‘light yellow’

Ideas for squares
Daffodils are very significant, so daffodil designs, or embellishments on squares would be brilliant. She says she can’t see one without thinking of him.
Any other flowers too
Trees
Their first son loves animals, so these would be fabulous for him.
Hearts
We have the family’s initials if anyone would like to take these on. They would also love to have the initials of their amazing midwives as a tribute.

Simple or complex, made by beginner or experienced, 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. ImpatientWino, we are thinking of William, you and you family and sending our love.

Thank you

“I'm so very touched to be receiving one. The ladies of mumsnet continue to amaze me.” IW x

These beautiful free standing life size daffodils have been made to go along with the Woolly Hug for Wino. Perfect. Just exquisite.

Thank you so much to lovely WoolPixie xxxxx

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

WatchingOut On daffodil yellow, a beautiful knitted design of footprints, just perfect.

WhenDoIsleep Such clever knits, fabulous dinosaur designs, yellow, green and denim blue. Marvellous.

Zing Beautiful crochet, gorgeous mixed colour grannies , and a super 3d daffodil design too, all fabulous.

JulesJules A beautiful striped knit in sage and pistachio greens, , love the texture too, Beautiful.

HoggyTruffle Beautiful crochet in shades of blue with heart and 3D flower design. Gorgeous.

Ginxed Beautiful crochet - gorgeous 3D daffodil embellishments and a lovely daff square too.

Ninja Beautiful 3D daffodils on a green square, trees, hearts and dinosaurs, all wonderful.

Thank you so much everyone xx

Polter

I don't remember sending you that much wool - how did you make so many lovely things out of it?
I think you are magic

Squares are on their way.

Apologies again for the delay.

Can you work that magic on my gin bottle Polter? Never seems to go very far :(

Have my squares arrived?

Apologies, have been away for a few days, and have come home to a red card of doom for 6 parcels. But some did go to my neighbour, so some are here. Just in from work, about to start :)

Morning

I have been to the sorting office!

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

WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant Just fabulous knits, one with the initials of Wino's midwives, beautifully done in sage and daffodil yellow, then a fantastic dinosaur too. Wonderful.

PurpleFrog Stunning, beautiful heart and circle to square, and gorgeous blue and cream design - which pattern is this PF? Fabulous

Thank you both, wonderful squares

and

BlueyDragon A gorgeous stitch patterned square in yellow, lovely texture

All marvellous, thank you so much xxx

Lovely woolly treasure has arrived safely! Huge thanks to all

MinnieBar Beautiful crochet, absolutely super, lovely designs in denim and sage.

JustKeepKnitting Absolutely gorgeous knits in denim blue, beautiful 3D flower design, beautiful rib type stripes too.

JW Fabulous crochet design in a soft blue with cream accents, gorgeous.

WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo A beautiful 3D daffodil on a denim blue knit, plus super square crocheted in a mid blue. Fab.

pterobore So adorable, a navy elephant on mid blue, so cute.

MNP In sage and yellow, such a fabulous 3D lion with wonderful mane, brilliant..

Thank you so much everyone xxxx

Afternoon

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

FiftyNineOhEight A mix of knits and crochet, all so beautifully done in shades of soft and mid blue, fabulous

Thanks lovely xxxx

Thank you, beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving for lovely Wino. Heartfelt thanks.

MNP2015 On sage green an adorable 3D lion and daffodil. Beautiful crochet

Thank you so much