Woolly Hugs...We are making a blanket for annandale : Lovely donors and crafters, we need your help.

[KnottyAndPistey]

We have heard the dreadfully sad news that annandale’s husband died suddenly in February. Mental ill health is such a cruel and devastating illness. Bless his heart. Bless them both. We send annandale our love and are so sorry for her loss. She and their children are in our hearts and thoughts.

We are so glad that she has accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, we hope it may give whatever comfort it can. There will be love crafted into every stitch. Annandale’s thread is here… if anyone would like to post condolences.

So we are now asking for help once again. We shall need crocheters, knitters and donors (of funds or wool) Thank you so much if you can help. 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.

The Yarn we are Using….
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

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 - Artesano Superwash Merino DK, 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 - Wool Warehouse, Wise Badger, Laughing Hens all v good and stock our brands.

Colourwise…
Blues/Denims eg Jenny Watson 10
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
Yellow, Drops merino extra fine DK no 24 ‘light yellow’
Gold - but this one please Patons Merino Extrafine DK - Canary (00121)
Greens (not dark green)
Just for embellishments and accents:
Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM7 Taupe
Red - but one of these two please, Drops Merino Extra Fine 11 Red, or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby’ please
Black- we have if any one would like a little, do shout.
Donkey brown / darker taupe.

For personalisation...
In terms of personalisation - my husband was very sporty, he liked cycling and walking and rowing and cricket and tennis so anything around those would be wonderful. He especially loved planning our walking trips, with multiple maps to hand. He also loved reading and always wore glasses so anything bookish would fit him. We had daffodils at his funeral because it was in March and because he always enjoyed spring flowers.

Squares to be six inches please. Use 4mm needles or hook. Make sure all ends are very securely sewn in. No blocking please as it makes squares harder to join.

Simple or complex, made by beginner or expert, we genuinely welcome them all. It really is the love and thought that counts.

When ready for posting, it will be the Teddington address, if you would like to include a card for annandale, please do, we will pass it on.

Sending so much love to annandale and all who love and miss her DH xxx

That can't be right, surely Witch ?

Saucepans BEFORE wool?

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

JetSTAR Beautiful spring flowers on apple, yellow and blue, just glorious.

HSD A red book of maps on a blue background, all in crochet, fantastic.

wolfiefan Gorgeous textured knits, in gold, blue and red, simply lovely.

sorry can’t see a name Gorgeous crochet in denim and yellow, from trad grannies to fabulous puff flowers, beautiful.

MrsJ Fabulous traditional grannies, and music notes in two ways, on crocheted into the design, the other as appliqué, all in blues, marvellous.

spin Such a stunning leaf knit in a soft sage, and one in blue and green too, lovely grannies as well.

PurpleFrog Beautiful 3D daffodil design, gorgeous crochet, beautiful colour mixes.

JetSTAR Beautiful spring flowers on apple, yellow and blue, just glorious.

Whatsthatbrightlight Such beautiful knits in denim and yellow, wonderful cables, glorious textures.

diamantegal A wonderful 3D daffodil design, gorgeous flowers too, all in denim and yellow, marvellous.

Jux Coooo! Such a richly textured square in soft blue and green, gorgeous stuff.

Spiral Stunning spring flowers in yellow and gold on blue and green, brilliant.

Raptor Super 3D spring flowers, gorgeous textures and just lovely in yellow, cream, soft green and blue. Fab.

WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo Gorgeous crochet, one richly textured in yellow, the other a fabulous flower circle to square design. Fantastic.

Okki Beautiful crochet designs, a fabulous heart, sold granny and a wonderful sunny field design with teeeeeny sheeeeps. oh super cute!!

Oh that was epic, apologies for not catching up sooner! Thank you so much everyone, all this treasure is just beyond beautiful. Bless you xxx

I posted mine today.

I think the puff flowers in blue & yellow were mine? Were they in with a load of candy colour granny squares?

I'm still unpacking boxes 😖

Apologies witch, they may very well have been and that makes sense, I didn't move the card on, after taking pics. Thank you so so much xxx

Bloody boxes!

No worries, glad they made it ok 😁

How many more boxes??? 😱

Hellooooo

More woolly treasure has arrived safely, all absolutely lovely

AmaDablam Beautiful crochet in yellow, blue, green, red, a super heart design in solid crochet and a gorgeous wheel. Fabulous.

Zing Beautiful multi coloured traditional grannies, blues, greens. yellow and cream. Gorgeous,

Ninja Beautiful crochet designs in yellow and gold, hearts, daffodils and Ninja has made his two rowing blades, fabulous.

WhenDoISleep Gorgeous striped mitred corner knit in green and yellow, a diagonal too, wonderful.

FK All the way from the USA beautiful crochet in blues, just lovely solid grannies.

All just so beautiful, sending so much love to Annandale xxxx

Annandale's beautiful blanket is ready and we are just waiting to hear about delivery, it truly is stunning. Pics very soon xxxx

Thoughts very much with A and the family on this first anniversary xxx

Oh lovely - I was thinking about this blanket the other day as I was talking to a friend about the fact that I had knitted a daffodil and snowdrop (my most adventurous offerings). I'm looking forward to seeing it all together.
Many thoughts to Annandale and family on the anniversary.

I'm more amazed and touched than ever - have finally spotted the message and replied. Thank you all, wonderful timing x

Oh I can't tell you how lovely this is. Your amazing work is so glorious. I am tucked up on the sofa with your blanket around me. Unwrapping it, ds and I were laughing (both of us) and a bit tearful (me). This is such an amazing, amazing gift. Thank you all. I will find a way to contribute to make it up to you all. xx

So so glad it is with you both lovely Annandale, truly love in every stitch, we are very much thinking of you xxxxx

We took some photos so am just putting them al in an album to share now it is with you xx

Here we are, thank you so much everyone xxx

Oh, it is utterly gorgeous .
I am so very glad it is already bringing you comfort Annandale

Stunning!

Annadale sending much love your way, it's so good to see that your blanket is bringing you some comfort. It really is beautiful!

I hope you're doing okay