Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for 84CharingCrossRoad, lovely folk, we need your help.

[KnottyAndPistey]

Many of you know 84CharingCrossRoad/Lottie and Wilf from across Mumsnet and across the years and we were so very sorry to hear their desperately sad news that her partner Alan had passed away at the end of January, he had cancer. We are so very sorry for their loss and our thoughts are with her, Wilf, his children, their families and friends

We have already sent a cosy blanket to Wilf and were glad to be able to do something very quickly, the news he loves it is wonderful. We were so glad when 84/Lottie accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug for her. We will make something very special.

Her original thread is here… but it is in chat so will disappear after 90 days. We see lots of you lovely folk are supporting her there, bless you.

So we come asking for help again
We would like to make a blanket full of love and comfort, a real tribute to A.

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.


Some ideas here...
“A loved fishing and he had a motorbike and a ginger three legged cat.”
We do have initials if anyone would like to have a go.
Also having read Lottie’s thread some pigeons and seagulls might be rather lovely! We have had a request for a Bumbledog 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
Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK
Patons Merino Extrafine DK

Colourwise
Oranges, one of these please, Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK - Pumpkin (373) orDebbie Bliss Rialto DK - Tangerine (56) or Debbie Bliss Rialto DK - Burnt Orange (43)
Purples
Blues
Green
with silver for accents and embellishments

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

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 L&W, please do, we will pass it on.

Sending so much love

Just got some peskies to thread in and mine will be in the post asap. Really hope I'm not too late xx

Mine are also late - I have 3 in varying states of unfinishedness!

Sorry, I finally posted my squares for this yesterday. If they're too late please put them towards ny other ongoing projects.

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

Redbrook Wonderful knits in green and burnt orange, beautiful patterns and texture, lovely!

diamantegal In navy and red, bobble fish, beautiful star and diamond design, gorgeous C2C too, lovely.

SevenTillFour Gorgeous garter knits, and is this Chinese waves? Beautiful stripes and solid colours, purples, orange greens and blue.

Wolfiefan Super snuggly textured knits in teals and blue, absolutely gorgeous.

Witchdancer Beautiful in blues, stunning 3D flowers, traditional grannies too, fabulous.

SB Glorious crochet in jade and navy, wonderful traditional grannies.

BigApple Stunning crochet, glorious colour mix, big flower designs, solid and traditional grannies too, in greens, blues, oranges, plums, purples, gorgeously rich.

WhatwouldLeslieKnopeDo Beautiful squares in pale green and lavender, gorgeous crochet.

SB Super gorgeous crochet in denim and lavender, some flowers, others traditional grannies, all wonderful.

Yiayoula Some of her gorgeous trademark knitted hearts and stripes too, beautiful, in greens, blues, purple, Wonderful.

Thank you so much everyone xxxxx

K&P did you find my squares in a package with Chernobyl squares and refugee scarfs? There was an attempt at a ginger cat silhouette on purple and a granny square in purple and orange.

Yes! So sorry to worry you, back in a bit xxxx

K&P - is there a date for posting these yet? I skim-read the thread and can't see one...was planning on posting mine with the Chernobs next week if that's ok?

Oooooooo

Up thread we said 19th March which seems a bit short!

If anyone still has squares to send, shall we say April 16th to tie in with Chernobs?!

Passes to Spiral

No idea how I managed to miss that...

And my squares were made by then so no excuses whatsoever - they're just sitting here waiting for me to find time to post them!

all round...and the squares WILL be posted with my Chernobs next week, I promise

Phew, I've got a few to send.

I still have to finish mine. I got sidetracked doing some Chernobyl ones after you requested more. I will send them all together some time next week... hopefully!

I have posted my squares!!!!!
(The PO had better not lose them after all this kerfuffle...)

Much love to Lottie and Wilf

Phew for extended deadline! Just came on here to remind myself of the colour scheme and hadn't realised how much time had passed! Mine will be with the Chernobyl squares and finished refugee blanket, going out on Monday x

Mine were posted 1st class this morning... Phew!

On my way!

Apologies for the delay here

More woolly treasure has arrived safely, all absolutely lovely

Spiral Beautiful floral circle to square designs in purples, green and orange accents, just gorgeous.

MrsKCastle Cute ginger cat silhouette on purple and a granny square in purple and orange. Just lovely

PurpleFrog Gorgeous squares, a wonderful dolphin on a wavy blue sea, granny in blues and a super circle to square too. Wonderful.

VittysCardigan Beautiful crochet in denim and apple, and a gorgeous knitted heart design too, just fabulous.

Jux Gorgeous C2C in purple, red, cream and green, super squares!

AmaDablam A beautiful silvery star on purple and a wonderful traditional granny in pumpkin orange, really beautiful.

The most enormous thanks to everyone, sending so much love to L&W xxx

Pistey - it is a fish this time - not a dolphin!

It's a fish!