Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely Daffyduck1. Crafters and donors, we need your help.

[KnottyAndPistey]

We are afraid we bring very sad news. Daffyduck1’s beloved husband died recently, he had been suffering from cancer. Such devastating news, we are so sorry that life has been so cruel. Our love and thoughts are with her, their beautiful children and family. Love and strength to them all X

We have offered to make Daffy 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 we are asking for help once again

We will need crocheters, knitters and donors (of funds or wool) please post on this thread and PM with your offers too.

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.



Colours:
Greens, blues, silver
Taupe - this one please, Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM7 Taupe
Stone. - Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM9 Beige, or Debbie Bliss Rialto 06 Stone
Cream, one of the following - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 02 ecru or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM4 cream
Then for accents/embellishments
Our red Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby’ please.
and Yellow but this one please… Drops merino extra fine DK no 24 ‘light yellow’
Plus black for bees
Chocolate brown from listed brands for Ted the dog embellishments.
We can help if anyone wants a little bit of embellishment colour, have all in stash.

Daffy has shared her loves and reminders of her DH - just beautiful
Sunflowers please - these would be perfect
Loves/reminders of Paul - family /children. Nature. Trees. Rivers. Wild flower meadows.
Throwing pebbles in rivers. Hills. Boat rides. Maps.
Walking in the lake district /Yorkshire dales and walking boots.
Sunshine. Seaside. Strawberries. Ice creams.
Christmas.
Scarecrows. horse riding with the children.
Terraced cottage with a red front door. Number 4.
Lightening. Bees.
Autism jigsaw logo.
Glass half full. Spoon heaped with sugar and cup of tea.
Red roses (wedding flowers).
Angel.
White feather.
Red heart balloon (kids set these off at the beach last weekend).
Birthday cake
We have the family’s initials if anyone would like to undertake them, they also love their chocolate labrador Ted and tabby cat George.

Lots of ideas, just beautiful.

Please don't feel daunted, 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 abilitiesgenuinelywelcome, squares made by beginner or experienced are equally welcomed. It really is the love and thought that counts.

Please do post any questions regarding crafting on the thread or PM if you need help.

Our Crafting Guide is a good place for support, and previous blankets can be seen on our website too.

When finished please sew in those ends but don’t block your work. Then PM for details for posting.

We also have a Facebook page Woolly Hugs and are on Twitter @Woolly_Hugs

As always,thank you so much for any support you give us. These blankets really wouldn’t happen without your wonderful team efforts. Thinking of Daffy and their children, all who love and miss him.

I don't know how I managed to miss this thread!! I'm absolutely gobsmacked for want of a better word at the kindness of you all and it has given me a real boost after a horrible week.

After selling my house following Paul's illness to move near to family and friends, there are serious issues with the house I was buying and I've had to pull out. I'm now in the predicament of having sold mine but having no house to buy.

However this thread has reminded me that the house will sort. People are what matter and I'm so lucky to have such lovely people thinking of my family. Xxxxx

My littlest one loves his wooly hug.x

Would any of you clever ladies be able to make a square with a lake district type hill on it please? Paul adored hill walking. I talked to the children about things that reminded them of daddy and the extras they thought of are- swings/cream and jam scones/Yorkshire puddings (he was very proud of these when we had a roast! )/stars/northern lights (he always wanted to see these but never did), American stars and stripes ( he drove around the whole of the USA before we met)/ guitar (this is now a treasure to the children), his wedding ring - white gold with a thin gold rim top and bottom.

Thank you again so much for thinking of us.xxx

He also loved building snowmen and igloos with the children and sitting watching the snow come down. It's brought back the memory of being stuck on blocked roads in thick snow desperately needing a wee for four hours!!xx

Morning daffy. Can I recommend not having a sporty BMW for snow driving.

I think my journey home was 7 miles. But my back wheels did about 50!

I also remember being stuck on the m6 where there was a serious crash. I had to finish a bottle of coke so ds could wee in it.

My uncle did an amazing Yorkshire pudding. Even into his 80s, when his eyes were failing. We used to drive a 300 mile round trip for those.

Fingers crossed for your house.

Have you considered renting for a few months until you can buy one you like?

I spent last night the same as your littlest.
Naked under one blanket with my quilt shoved out of the way.

I will be having a go at a map later.

Then a Dino for baby William.

Then a lightening flash

If there Is time after those, an igloo will be easy.

I'm guessing stars and stripes will have a pattern. I will look later.

One last thing.

Have you a picture of a nice hill?

Hello Daffy
I made you a snowy tree :)

PS my knitting is like a pudding but I don't think you would really want it.

Snow tree is beautiful.
I have planned the map.
Not sure how mappy it will turn out to be...
But the lakes are on. With towns. And some roads and rivers.

Hi Daffy

I will try to do a Northern Lights for you - what colours shall I use?

Good luck zing!

And the map has been started!

Marciepex, the snowy tree is stunning. Thank you so much for your kindness and time. Why can't I, wow!! I can't wait to see the map. You are so clever and thoughtful. Zing, I've looked at some photos and the northern lights seem to be greens/blues/pinks/purples mixed together. Can I add that my husband also adored watching fireworks and standing around the fire on bonfire night. On a roll now with ideas. It's wonderful that each picture will bring back a memory for us.xxx

Just forgot to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who is helping with this blanket. It will be priceless to us.xxx

Hello Daffy love, huge hugs for you, sending so much love xxxx

Daffy

I looked at some truly stunning photos, I have yet to figure out how I could possibly capture such a wonder of nature in wool!
I will use just a touch of pink & purple (hope that's ok Pistey!) and all the other colours you mentioned.

Daffy

Have you got a photo of a nice hill/fell?

Come on zing...
If I can make something that almost resembles a map and lightning, you can do the northern lights.

Attached going in the post tomorrow - all the very best to you, Daffy.

Oh those are lovely!

More beautiful squares for Daffy have arrived today, huge thanks for your love and care.

Woolfey Beautiful silver crochet, just gorgeous.

DutchOma A beautiful angel knit design in sage green, tis gorgeous.

Spaghettimeatballs In sage and yellow a fabulous sunflower design, super.

BH In duck egg, a super textured knit, just gorgeous.

KJ Gorgeous crochet in blues, with heart signs, 3D flowers all so beautiful.

HorseDogsNails A beautiful granny square in blue, lovely.

SpiralArchitect Super crochet, beautiful designs just fabulous, including a lovely sun design.

TongueBiter Beautiful crochet, wonderful sunflower designs and lovely green flowery. Fabulous

Thank you so much everyone, just wonderful

Whycan't
Arf

I've started...and it's definitely a challenge! I'll post photo inspiration and square together when done.

We can compare randomness and hope they all look something like we hoped!
Good luck.

Afternoon

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

BlueEyeshadow In cream , beautiful crochet including a really super sunflower. Gorgeous

SB Beautiful knit in a soft sage green, lovely texture.

CommunistLegoBloc Fabulous crochet, a really beautiful sunflower design on blue. Super.

macarooned Beautiful crochet, gorgeous heart design in blues.

PiggyPlumPie Just beautiful, crochet in silver, super.

PiggyPlumPie’s lovely mum Really super knits in sage and silver, lovely textures

KnittingPearl Such clever knits, beautiful green teapot, Christmas tree,, love the decorations and sailing boat on blue. Wonderful.

MrsHathaway Beautiful knits in blues, lovely textures, really super cat silhouette. Fab.

Thank you so much everyone. xxx

I'll be posting my squares before the weekend. I've done a heart pattern, a strawberry and a snowflake.

Have posted mine today X