Many of you have followed Niffler’s posts and have been very supportive as first her DH’s cancer was diagnosed as terminal back in October through to the devastating news of his death. Absolutely horrendous and so desperately sad, we are sorry that life has been so cruel, we send so much love to Niffler, we are thinking of her and her wonderful DH. Her most recent thread is here…
We are so glad that Niffler has accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, there will be love in every stitch for her for sure, so we shall need crocheters, knitters and donors. If you would like to donate wool or funds, we shall need both and we can match you up. If you would like to join in but need donated wool, we can help there too.We have part balls if any hookers need yarn, please say. Please PM us with your offers of help THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Lovely Niffler has given us many ideas for this Woolly Hug, it really will be a tribute to her DH.
He adored our dog (black and white Shih Tzu), his favourite colour was red and it was our colour scheme at our wedding.
He was a big Manchester United fan.
He worked in a toy shop and was very well respected.
He enjoyed gaming (Xbox mainly), watching tv shows (like supernatural, Grimm, Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Doctor Who)
He loved reading and read Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter a lot.
He loved history and went to see a Roman event a few months before he died. He loved the stars and could spend hours just looking at the night sky.
Lots of beautiful ideas for squares, but please don’t feel daunted, simple squares are needed too.
The Yarn we are Using….
Artesano Superwash Merino DK
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
Katia Merino 100% DK
King Cole Luxury Merino DK (new this time)
Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK
Patons Merino Extrafine DK
Colourwise…
Red, but one of these two please, Drops Merino Extra Fine 11 Red, or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby’ please
Cream but please one of the following - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 02 ecru, Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM4 cream, or Drops Merino 01 off white
Denim blue to darker blue
Taupe - Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM7 Taupe
Greens
For embellishments and accents (not whole squares) black and yellow but this yellow please Drops merino extra fine DK no 24 ‘light yellow’
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. Please knot off carefully when finishing or changing colour and sew your ends in, thank you! Previous blankets can be seen on our website
When ready for posting, it will be the Teddington address, if you would like to include a card for Niffler, please do, we will pass it on.
Sending so much love 
Woolly Hugs is a charity established by a group of Mumsnet users. They knit / crochet handmade blankets and other items for families experiencing difficult times.
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Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving, absolutely gorgeous, huge thanks to all the crafters for what they do. Just awesome.
SpiralArchitect In red and cream, beautiful granny squares, wonderful. 
Sasbel Gorgeous grannies in cream and red, beautiful.
No name Two beautiful crochet squares in apple green, circle to square designs.
LMc In shades of blue, beautiful traditional granny squares, wonderful.
BlueEyeshadow Beautiful stars and flower, in blues and cream, absolutely gorgeous.
Ninja In red, cream and apple green, traditional grannies, hearts, a wonderful dalek and 9 3/4 square too, fantastic.
AmaDablam Two fantastic star designs, on yellow on red/cream, the other cream on navy with gree, absolutely gorgeous..
DutchOma Beautiful knits, Oma has made the initials in green.
Thank you so much everyone xxxxx
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Please may you send me donation details (I can buy yarn or send cash)? I'm pathetic at crafting but would love to contribute.
Rest in peace MrNiffler 
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Morning all 
Hedgehog, am coming to you!
Fabulous squares and lots arriving, will be sorting later today, thank you everyone xxxx
Starting off some thank yous..
More woolly treasure has arrived safely, all absolutely lovely
KH In red and cream, beautiful traditional grannies and a heart design too, gorgeous.
JB In red and cream, gorgeous crochet, a super heart design.
MNP On navy and green, gorgeous yellow heart designs, beautiful.
Zing C2C in red, black and cream, and shades of green, totally lovely.
Thank you so much xxxx
Morning all,
We're moving this lovely thread over to the Woolly Hugs topic now.
More woolly treasure has arrived safely, all absolutely lovely
Cake A beautiful traditional granny in navy blue.
SevenTillFour Beautiful knits in Manchester United red and navy blue, fantastic.
Witchdancer Gorgeous crochet designs in red and cream.
IWantaCampervan Beautiful knits in a red and cream,, hearts and a diamond design too, super.
Thank you so much everyone xxxxx
More beautiful woolly treasure has arrived, thank you so much to everyone, just gorgeous.
CB Beautiful treasure, crochet in red, cream and denim, beautiful heart embellishments.
BigApple In red and cream, beautiful crochet a “Love’ design, star, gorgeous grannies, fabulous.
Cake Gorgeous in teal blue, a solid granny, lovely.
Gorgeous, bless you xxx
Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving, absolutely gorgeous, huge thanks to all the crafters for what they do. Just awesome.
MadisonAvenue Fabulous in red and cream, a super 3D flower, heart embellishment and MUFC square too, marvellous.
Whoknowswherethetimegoes In pale blue and cream a beautiful solid granny stripe.
VittysCardigan Beautiful in red and cream, gorgeous traditional grannies, circle to square designs too, lovely.
Elephantoverthehill Beautiful knits and a mitred corner too in navy blue and taupe, gorgeous textures, really fabulous..
Donors too, your donations mean so much, we always want to be inclusive, for everyone to join in if they would like to, and some folk just wouldn't be able to afford to. Your kind donations make it possible, we really are so grateful. Thank you
BoreOfWhabylon
Thank you all so much xxxxx
and another wonderful donor - you are fabulous, thank you so much
AHedgehogCanNeverBeBuggered
I would like to say thank you to my generous donor - I received some lovely red and cream wool from which I knitted 4 squares.
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