Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the family of Mumsnetter JsOtherHalf who very sadly died recently

[KnottyAndPistey]

Desperately sad news we are afraid, the long standing Mumsnetter JsOtherHalf died suddenly on June 9th from an asthma attack, absolutely shocking, life has been so utterly cruel to her, her young son aged 11, husband, family and friends, our hearts and thoughts are with all who love and miss her. There is a thread of condolences here

Her wonderful DH has said how overwhelmed he is with how capable of goodness people are, and we are so pleased he has accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug.

Many of you will have come across JsOtherHalf posting on MN, she was very often the voice of calm and reason on AIBU and the litter tray, but loved giving support and advice whether it was about eczema treatments, to swimming lessons, relationships, laundry bins or school reading. Our site needs folk like her and she will be missed. We are so glad that we can do something now for her son and husband, but we shall need your help.

We have quite a few ideas for squares, which if anyone can undertake would be fantastic, but simple squares in the colours will be great too.

She loved Huddersfield Town football club
The family initials are K, J and W
She loved reading Harry Potter, Mumsnet, Terry Pratchett, internet stuff
She loved Chris De Burgh, Neil Diamond
They have two tabby cats
She loved and supported the charity Cerebra
Could anyone embroider the word ‘Groovy’ on a square? Also ‘ginger ninja’

Colours
We shall be working the colours around her beloved Huddersfield Town and her love of purple, so..

*Rich mid and darker purples.
*Blues, from light blue, through to denim
*Cream - one of the following - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 02 ecru, Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM4 cream, or Drops Merino 01 off white

Then for accent colours (not whole squares) and embellishments
*Yellow stars for Cerebra, and Harry Potter lightening bolt
*Orange
*Mid to light silvers
*Plum
*Red (one of these two please, Drops Merino Extra Fine 11 Red, or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby’ please)

The yarn we will be 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.

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 the family, please do, we will pass it on. Please though do wait until after September 1st, don’t want any treasure getting stuck in the sorting office.

Sending so much love to JsOtherHalf's son and DH and all who love and miss her xxx

My yarn has arrived - I am convinced that Wool Warehouse must have a pantechnicon full of all the yarn I like, parked just round the corner from me - how else would my orders arrive so quickly?

Well if they do, they're sharing it with Wise Badger - mine also arrived today. DH is away Friday night collecting DS from his grandparents, so I'll settle in with a glass of wine and crack on then.

Mine has just arrived too ordered Monday pm. If I can get my visiting dog off my lap later I'll make a start.

Morning woollies

Technically afternoon obvs

I'm in x

Any idea on which Harry Potter house?

I've done my first - a slightly wobbly attempt at 'groovy' - (purple writing ) , but done with much love for Js family

If love to help being a recipient of a Woolly Hug myself, they are wonderful and do much work and look be goes into them.

I can knit, not very well but I could help with some plain squares if that's any good ?

I'm trying to learn crochet, I might be able to manage some basic squares?

Deepest sympathy and thoughts to JsOtherHalfs family ❤️

Sorry 🙄 I'm happy to donate some yarn if you'd prefer x

slinky plain squares are always needed, they balance out the more patterned ones nicely.

Hope you're doing okay

Slinky I took up crocheting at Christmas and now I'm doing my first whole blanket. I mostly do plain squares. Give it a go!

Slinky - we'd love some beautiful simple squares!

Thank you so so much xxx

Morning all

Hoping to hear of donor wool arrivals today, if you do receive them, post on here, then we don't fret and our lovely donors can see

Thank you xxxx

Oh, Slinky, you will love crochet! It grows so fast, the blink of an eye!

All you need is some yarn, which you have I think, and a 4mm hook......

The Last Ball of Cream has arrived - thank you so much K&P

Orange has arrived safely today
K&P - messaged you :)
slinky - if you fancy trying crochet, I can recommend the Bella Coco you tube tutorials.

Beautiful blue and purple have arrived, will get started.
DS has asthma, horrible illness. Much love to Js and family.

Some lovely blue and purple has arrived - thank you so much wonderful donor. Getting started right now!

Lovely blue and cream yarn arrived today, thank you !

Blue and purple arrived today - thank you. The parcel was attached to the one with wool for refugee squares so both have safely arrived and are now in my coral tote bag. That's my summer knitting sorted!

Thank you for your replies, would love to have a go. What do I do about wool ? Do I buy what's on the list ? Sorry I'm clueless!

Slinky, try Wool Warehouse choose the colours and brands you like from the list in the OP. Good luck

Mine has arrived today too - beautiful purple and cream 😁

Slinky, we'll all help, but for crochet the Bella Coco tutorials on YouTube were really good when I got confused too, and especially if I needed to be able to actually see something.