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

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

MrsHathaway In a rich navy, a beautiful heart design and gorgeous solid granny.

BigApple In mustard and deep blues, beautiful crochet designs, , a lovely granny heart, beautiful patterns and flowers, glorious.

Thank you so much lovelies xxxx

Morning all :)

Half term is officially over now, and am attempting to catch up! Please bear with

Beautiful squares have been arriving, huge love and thanks to the crafters, all just marvellous.

WhoKnowsWheretheTimeGoes This one got left behind I think, fabulous bobble design - a set of weights, wonderful.

Jinglebells99 A fabulous greyhound design in mustard.

WhenDoISleep Beautiful corner to corner knit and mitred corner too, in silver, teal and navy, beautiful.

Thank you so much everyone xxxx

More woolly treasure has arrived safely, all absolutely lovely

ScienceRocks Just lovely, a zig zag design in a silvery blue, beautiful

Thank you so much xxx

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

DoubleR Gorgeous designs in dark blue and denim , which one is this DR?

Thank you so much xxxxx

Glad they got there safely
It's the Jan Eaton tricolour square but just using the two colours.