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

Will order the wool from list thanks. I have looked at a few Bella Coco videos, I have to slow them down 🙄 Blossom Crochet was another good one. I need to
Practice everyday really and I've been too busy. Thanks all x

My wool has arrived, thank you so much xx

My wool has arrived, the colours are really lovely so thank you.

slinky I learnt from Bella Coco, I loved how she'd tell you when to pause the video so you can go at your own speed and not miss anything plus with her being English she uses English crochet terms (US ones are different) so there was no confusion when it came to following patterns. I know at first it feels really awkward but you soon get the hang of it and as Jux said it grows quickly so you soon see results which is really satisfying when you're starting out.

Wonderful to hear of wool arriving so soon, just fabulous. Slinky - we can post to you if you like?

Knotty and Pistey

Thanks I've ordered some from wool warehouse from the list x

Perfect Slink, they are very good

Morning all

Morning !
erm - did you see my pm K&P ?

I have now

Would say go for it, think we can have two 'ginger ninjas'

Thank you so much x

Just back from holidays and woolly parcel waiting for me : beautiful purple and blue . Thank you , donor and K & P - will have a sleep, large cuppa and then get cracking....

Oooo a real early bird! Enjoy the sleep and cuppa x

Hi K &P I haven't been able to contribute on the last couple of woolly hugs as I have been unwell. I am knitting fit now and would like help. I have sent you a message regarding some wool for my squares.

hope you are feeling much better catz
Finished square #2 , with much love in the stitches

I’m very sorry to hear this Hug is needed, but I hope it brings them a little bit of comfort to know there are people out there that want to send them hugs x

I’ll make a start tomorrow.

bookbook that’s a fab HP square. Love yours too K or P. Which blue did you use?

Oh dear me - I did the thing donors aren't meant to do and I've never done it before . I bloody well forgot to change the delivery address on my order < hangs head in shame>. I can only apologise to the lovely crafter who is waiting for wool. I blame a heady combination of the heat, school holidays and perimenopause . I've placed another order this morning - I have a feeling it might be you SasBel - we've been matched before.

Morning lovelies

catmadcaz - so sorry you have been so unwell, but glad you are back and knit fit Will send wool to you, will be posting tomorrow.

Fab HP square bookbook

chip - lovely to see you - [[https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/drops-merino-extra-fine-light-grey-blue-19-50g that was just the Drops 'light blue grey' it is a gorgeous pale blue.

No need to fret Heman, will all be good, and thank you!

Have just found an article about continental knitting and it looks much easier on the hands, so I'm hoping I might be able to knit one of those HP squares, rather than doing plain crochet squares, as I am atm. My needles have been packed up and taken away along with my wool until our sitting room's redone, though! Am about to go out to see if I can find needles for sale anywhere in our High Street - wish me luck!

Good luck!

Mines been here a week HeMan ! I am sure that you have been matched with someone very talented.

Some Hull City stripes completed. I not clever enough to brave the logo!

Or, apparently, to type accurately. I'M not clever enough.

Oh blimey SasBel that means someone else is waiting. I am an idiot . Sorry whoever it is! 4 balls of wool are on their way to you anyway!

I think it might be me Heman , the postman just dropped this off for me.
Whoever the donor is thank you so much.

Beautiful stripes there!

Morning all, Pinch punch first of the month etc

Sorry, the pic would help!