Woolly hugs. We are making a blanket for Zombie’s son and his wife (Zombielad and Zombielass.) lovely crafters and donors, we need your help.

[KnottyAndPistey]

Our own Zombie, how lucky we were to know her, the more we speak to folk the more we learn of her, she gave of herself so freely, always there with a wise word, offering love and support, her own brand of humour, so positive when things were bleak, we all have so many different, wonderful memories. Our lives were enriched by knowing this remarkable woman..

We knew her time left with us was short, but the news of Zombie’s death on January 30th was still a sad shock, we send so much love to her family and her many, many friends who love and will miss her greatly.

Time to do something for Zombie now, for her son and his wife, and we are so glad that they have accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug blanket. Truly love in every stitch.

So we need crocheters, knitters and donors (of funds or wool) 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
• Katia Merino 100% DK (new to us this time) 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 and Laughing Hens.

The Colours Zombielad and Zombielass would like
Blues - but please avoid the vibrant ones e.g. turquoise
Purples - rich and warm ones please, to give you an idea - Katia Merino 100% (1) Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (61 and 40) Patons Merino Extrafine DK - Violet (00147)
Magenta - Either Katia Merino 100% 42, or Debbie Bliss Rialto DK - Cyclamen (74)
And then just for embellishments

• Greens
• Cream - one of these but one of these please.. Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 02 ecru or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM4 cream
• Red - one of these Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby,’ Drops Merino Extra Fine DK number 11, red.

Ideas for squares.
We have been thinking and we’d love to see Zombies (obvs!) her cats, and her beautiful red dress, but we all knew Zombie in a different way, so thinking in terms of embellishments or designs, these may very well be a personal thing. If you need help creating these it may be that our crafters could take them on for you, if you are a crafter who might be able to do this, please let us know. We do have the initials if anyone would like to take these on?

Simple or complex, made by beginner or expert, we genuinely welcome them all. It really is the love and thought that counts.
Squares to be six inches, using 4mm needles or hook.

Have a look at our crafting guide and at photos of previously made blankets if this is your first project with us.

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.

Raising a glass or three to such a glorious inspirational woman and remembering Zombie with so much love, thinking of Zombielad and Zombielass. xxxx

I'm planning a hobbycraft visit soon, and I've seen knitting magazines that come with starter bits, so I'll have a look as well as for crochet bits.
you evil bossy booties

Amazon has hooks

you are shameless Jux - I have just put a post on your thread about Canon cakes - not helpful , you understand!

Pistey here back from Mexico to an absolute woolly mountain, bear with :) xx

Apols for the delay, was away again after this, but back now and catching up with all the treasure

Beautiful squares have arrived, many thanks to all lovely crafters, you are amazing. The thought, love and care makes them very precious indeed.

MalcolmTuckersOmniShambles Beautiful crochet squares inside and out, the poppy expresses strength of character, sincerity and generosity, it does sum her up, you are right, love all three, what an inspiration she was

WhenDoISleep A beautiful mitred corner square knit in navy and deep purple, gorgeous.

Iamnotausernumber Lovely knits in navy, gorgeous heart design, snugly textures.

RaptorinaPorkPieHat Gorgeous crochet, love Zombie’s cat, beautiful designs in denim and purple,

SevenTillFour Super snuggly garter knits in purple and blue, beautiful.

PiggyPlumPie A gorgeous textured knit in a soft pale blue, beautiful.

PurpleFrog In red and white on blue and purple, fabulous candies, wrapped candies and a candy cane, so clever!

Spindelina Beautiful crochet in denim blues , gorgeous textures, lovely designs, fabulous.

CB Beautiful knits and crochet in a gentle blue and a violet, stripes, textures, embellishments, fabulous.

Cantseeaname, sorry In crochet the US flag, so clever and a deeply textured square in purple, beyond fabulous.

M Wonderful crochet in denim and pale blue, such clever designs, gorgeous spiral, bobble hearts and zigzag, fabulous.

Wolfiefan Glorious knits in purples, fabulous textures, love!

Pugalugs A gorgeous traditional granny in magenta, wonderful.

HappyAxolotyl In blue and magenta beautiful crochet squares, just lovely.

SpiralArchitect Beautiful forget me not square, and lovely 3D flowers al in blues and purples, wonderful.

MadisonAvenue Gorgeous crochet squares in mulberry and teal, wonderful designs, each different and each glorious.

WhereBeThatBlackbirdTo Beautiful crochet design in blues and lavender purple.

JetSTAR Beautiful crochet, a traditional granny and solid granny in blues, magenta and purple. Gorgeous.

WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeG0es A gorgeous circle to square design in pale blue crochet. Beautiful.

Ginxed In a dark navy, the family’s initials in knit, perfect.

Sorry, cant find name! In pale blue and navy, one a 12 and one a traditional granny, lovely.

Thank you so much everyone, and again apols for the delay. Going to attempt tagging now :)

@MalcolmTuckersOmniShambles @WhenDoISleep @Iamnotausernumber @RaptorinaPorkPieHat @SevenTillFour
@PiggyPlumPie @PurpleFrog @Spindelina @Wolfiefan @Pugalugs @HappyAxolotyl @SpiralArchitect @MadisonAvenue
@WhereBeThatBlackbirdTo @JetSTAR @WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeG0es @Ginxed

New to tagging, hope it works!

Thank you so much everyone, wonderful squares in memory of a wonderful woman. Zombie

epic post

LeslieKnope! - she of the USA flag - THANK YOU! xxxx

I'm glad it arrived. Thank you for being flexible about the colour rules and for all your hard work as always

Hello @KnottyAndPistey ...did you get my squares? They were in a big parcel I sent for Candys Hugs..
they looked like this

Hola love - when did you post them?

Back at the end of March. They were in the bag with these

Apologies lovely!

Had put them away without doing thanks, sorry, have dug them out, they are safely here! Will be back later with full thanks once post has arrived, just wanted you to know, sorry xxx

Ah no worries glad they have been found! I had visions of them appearing in random candy hugs

Could you imagine???!!!

Pistey i sent my squares in with my Chernbyl bits to the South coast address??

Beautiful squares have arrived, many thanks to all lovely crafters, you are amazing. The thought, love and care makes them very precious indeed.

BigApple A wonderful collection of crochet squares, pictured above, just beautiful in blues and purple, gorgeous.

fan Beautiful crochet, traditional granny and circle to square in blue and heathery purple, lovey.

Ninja Wonderful Zombie embellishments, gorgeous crochet designs, all so beautiful in magenta, purple and blue.

catmadcaz Beautiful knits, love the cat! Gorgeous stripes too, fabulous.

AmaDablam A gorgeous crochet spiral, and super star design, all beautiful.

WhenDoISleep A fabulous mitred corner knit in blue and purple stripes, fabulous.

FiveGoMadinDorset Beautiful knits in blues, magenta and purple, gorgeous textures and design.

Thank you so much everyone, just marvellous

Whore They are safe - collecting on Thurs xxx

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

ChazsBrilliantAttitude A gorgeous traditional granny in blues, plus a C2C too, wonderful

Whore Two beautiful traditional granny squares in a heathery purple, beautiful.

Thank you so much, just marvellous

More beautiful woolly treasure has arrived, thank you so much, just gorgeous.

NF Beautiful crochet in blues and purple, beautiful bobble bow, fabulous designs, all gorgeous.

KnittingPearl Such clever knitted designs, fabulous purple flowers and a cat design too, wonderful.

Thanks both xxxx

Zombie's Woolly Hug is en route to America to the ZombieKids, and should arrive in time for Christmas, news soon hopefully. Truly made and sent with love xxxx

www.woollyhugs.org/…/the-blanket-for-zombies-family/

So pleased to let everyone know that Zombie's Woolly Hug has arrived safely with her son and daughter in law in West Virginia, USA. Truly made and sent with so much love. Thank you so much everyone xxx

Almost exactly a year ago we were in discussion with Zombie about Candy's Hugs, and how they would be and how it would all work, what an amazing legacy she has left with us all. Fifty vibrant and cosy, comforting blankets have gone in her name since then to women on the rocky road of cancer treatment. The most enormous thanks everyone xxx.

Wonderful news ! Thank you for the link to the photos. to the constructioneers, K & P and the Zombie family.
Happy Christmas