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

[KnottyAndPistey]

Desperately sad and news we’re afraid. In September, lovely slinky’s DH died very suddenly, they had been together 26 years. He was only 51. Such a terrible shock. So devastating for her, their teen boys, families and friends, so hard to make any sense, we can only begin to imagine how helpless and sad they feel, life is so cruel. We are so very sorry and send so much love to them all. Slinky’s thread tis here if you would like to post a message.

We have offered to make slinkysaluki a blanket to show our love and support and to offer what comfort we can, and we are delighted to say she has accepted. Will you help us make this for her and their boys?

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.

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
• Katia Merino 100% 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

Some ideas from slinky...
He loved David Bowie and music, mainly heavy rock like ACDC.
He liked the gym specifically weights.
Roller hockey was a big part of his life as our son H played nationally and accompanied him all over the country and abroad.
Our other son M is a gifted rhythm guitar player.
Also we foster dogs, maintenance greyhound and lurchers types.

Lovely slinky has suggested a colour theme..
Navy blue (anything from denim to navy is perfect)
Teal, but please avoid those vibrant teals
Silvery greys
Mustard - but just this one please Drops Merino Extra Fine - Mustard (30)
For embellishments/accents purples, green, creams, orange and red.

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.

Previous blankets can be seen on our website

When ready for posting, please PM for info. As always, we thank you so much for your support,

Lovely Slinky we are thinking of you all, sending love and strength. xxxxx

#3 - a nod to the roller hockey , with love in the stitches

They are on their Christmas break at the mo, so I think January 8th is the earliest posting date - I can message you with the address if you like? :)

#4 - my last square, all done with love , thinking of slinky and family

book they are really lovely!

Thank you - good match with yours Madison :)

Hellloooo!

I have Debbie Bliss rialto DK in shade 23072, is it suitable or too bright teal?

I have posted my squares this morning.

morning!

Morning! - my squares are on their way :)

Squares posted today for Slinky and Watcher.

Lots of squares have been arriving, just having a sort through, just gorgeous, thank you, back later xxx

Have nearly finished my 4th plain(ish) square for lovely Slinky and will get them in the post in the next couple of days. Not very good at embellishments though, so I hope they're useful as fillers to set off everyone else's fantastic contributions.

Morning loves

Thank you so much xxx

My squares are on the way.

Morning all

Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving for Slinky's WH. Huge thanks to the lovely crafters for everything you do, just amazing

witchdancer Gorgeous crochet in mustard and navy, traditional grannies and what is this lovely flower pattern witch? Gorgeous.

PiggyPlumPie A beautiful moss stitch knit in a deep purple blue, beautiful.

Stitchit Gorgeous granny squares in a deep blue, star embellishments too, fabulous.Thank you for the card too x

Noname! In navy blue, a C2C and granny square

Sasbel In silver a beautiful bobble heart, circle to square and traditional granny. Really fabulous.

KB Gorgeous traditional grannies in silver, beautiful.

catmadcaz Super stunning knits, a roller hockey boot and set of weights in mustard and navy, lovely.

bookbook Really glorious knits, a fabulous hockey design, weights, heart and AC/DC logo! Wow.

BlueEyeshadow Beautiful crochet in a silvery grey, gorgeous bobbles and a star embellishment too, lovely

MadisonAvenue In silver and a rich denim blue, beautiful crochet designs, just fantastic.

Thank you so so much everyone, beautiful treasure indeed xxx

And so so sorry, have a beautiful collection of squares for Slinky and Watcher, a pink 3d flower on a royal blue is the first one I saw, and I know there was a card detailing them, but someone shifted everything on my desk and it has gone. It is my fault entirely as I should have put them away, would anyone like to claim them?

The flower was out of Jan Eatons squares book Knotty. I was pleased with the way it turned out but forgot to take a picture with one thing and another. 😁

Posted this morning.

Much love to slinky and family

Hello K&P, do you have a deadline ?