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.

Posted my square today. It is very plain, but made with love.

I'm just back from posting my squares, thinking of you Daffy xx

Posted squares today.

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

MrsKCastle Beautiful blue river design and super snuggly sage knit too. Lovely.

SS Just fantastic scarecrow design, so clever, tis on a soft blue and a super C2C stripe too, fabulous.

ScienceRocks Beautiful knit in silver, gorgeous texture, love.

theFairyCaravan Just gorgeous! Beautiful granny squares in duck egg and cream, lovely.

PUGaLUGS Lovely, a gorgeous granny square in silver. Beautiful.

Rubycon In a lovely sage and cream, a padded ice cream design, fabulous.

Tokelau Beautiful crochet in a gentle blue and cream love to circle to square and zigzag stripe. Fab

Thank you so much everyone, bless you

Evening.
I am sewing in ends now.
Have done lightning
And most of the map
And the jigsaw.
Anything not covered still?

Not sure WhyCan't

You are an absolute trooper though, thank you

Beautiful, thanks Polter xxxx

Such beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving today, we say love in every stitch, and it is true, you are all stars Thank you

StellaMarie Beautiful crochet in cream and apple green, just gorgeous.

MadisonAvenue Beautiful knits in a soft denim blue, snowflake, strawberry and heart designs. Super.

Jacksmania Beautiful bobble hearts, in green and julep, just gorgeous.

Thank you so much xxxx

Hello, I'm awfully late to this thread, and I realise I've missed last posting, but I'd love to do some stars if there is still time to get a square to you?

Thank you, yes please xxx

Aaaah, woolly loveliness has arrived. Huge thanks to all, such a lot of love, care and thought. Beautiful

fan Beautiful crochet in denim and cream, just gorgeous.

sorry, have lost the card A stunning bee design knit, so clever, fabulous

RiaOvertheRainbow Beautiful textured knits, these are so clever, beautiful leaves and waves, in a gorgeous soft blue.

LP Beautiful crochet in a lovely mid blue.

DG Just super, gorgeous crochet in green and cream, really fabulous.

jetSTAR Really lovely granny squares in blue with yellow accents, gorgeous.

AmaDablam Such thoughtful squares, fabulous Christmas tree, beach with red balloon and sunflower, all in crochet. Wow.

Poltergoose Sunny days, beautiful squares, yellow on blue, super.

WoolPixie On navy and in yellow, Pixie has done the family’s initials in icord, really fabulous.

Thank you so much everyone Folk never fail to amaze. xxx

Daffy my sincere apologies but I couldn't complete the Northern Lights square on time, I'm so sorry.
(I've done 1/3 and since then we moved in with my inlaws for building work, kids been ill, school induction days and just endless running around...I don't want to bore you)

I felt really bad I couldn't finish it so to make up for it I made a square with a red heart balloon , I hope you will like it. X

*Polter
🌞🌞 those are amazing, well done you!
Thanks for posting photos.

It is beautiful Zing, morning all

Just in PMs and back in a bit with woolly thanks, including to lovely Zing

Hi.
I have finally got some money to post your squares.
Please remind me where to send them.

For daffy and wino.

Thanks.

You have mail, thank you xx

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

JulesJules Just perfect, a gorgeous heart knit in cream, beautiful.

WatchingOut On a gentle blue, a fabulous paw print design, just gorgeous.

WhenDoIsleep Beautiful knits, gorgeous stripes, corner to corner in greens, lovely textured horizontals in blue and silver. Fabulous.

Zing Just lovely, a beautiful red balloon square and gorgeous 3D rose and sunflower squares too, just super.

HoggyTruffle Beautiful crochet, lovely strawberry design and beautiful pattern in green. Fabulous..

Ginxed Beautiful crochet - such a wonderful 3D sunflower square.

Thank you so much everyone xx

Haven't seen mine mentioned - did I forget to put them in with the Kinship Hug squares?

Purple! Sorry, they are here, had put them away without recording - apologies. Have just got them out again.

Phew!

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

BlueyDragon A really gorgeous intarsia bee, how clever! Really super

PurpleFrog Such lovely crochet, fabulous, love the dolphin on the wavy sea, beautiful flowery circles and gorgeous flower embellishments on green. Lovely.

WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant Very clever designs, lightening on sage, and a map design too, don’t know how you just makes these up, and the autism jigsaw logo, brilliant

Thank you all, wonderful squares

Glad they were recognisable!

Of course!

:)

Do you have enough now? I've had a yarn audit and still have about a square's worth in the blue I was kindly sent.