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

I've been remiss in having wool sent. Life went a little wonky. Will find colours and order today.

My apologies folks

That's a good point re posting - could we bring squares along to Hugathon?

Tis done. Should be there Tuesday.

I thought we were not supposed to send squares till the 15th September? Mine are ready to be posted, so say if you want them earlier. I won’t be able to come to the Hugathon, it is too far.

Dutchoma Sorry, I should've been clear. I just providing wool (otherwise the finished product would look like an extra holey teabag).

You guys are amazing. The squares I’m seeing are so lovely.
The cat in the hat made me laugh, he’s adorable.
Thank you again

Is this too purple? Hoping it won't overpower everything else

It looks blue onscreen Seven. I don't think there is such a thing as 'too purple'! It looks fab to me

looks good to me too Seven - :)

Finally finished my squares. Duplicate stitch for the first time so took a few attempts!

So much talent! Just sitting down to do my 3rd square and blown away by the amazing squares.

Think posting from 1 September onwards to allow K&P to have some time with their families.

I'm looking forward to the WH meetup! Would be amazing to meet some of you in the flesh pick your brains

lots of lovely squishy woolly wool has arrived, a huge thank you to my donor now to get busy

Squares posted! Should hopefully arrive Tuesday.

I have completed squares but was planning on bringing them to the Hugathon - will this be too late?

DoubleR I lost track of the thread as I've been away. Your squares are absolutely gorgeous . Thank you!

Camper K&P said 22nd Sept for last posting for these squares and Hugathon is on the 30th.

Apologies for whoever will be putting the blanket together, but I can't crochet in straight lines I tried 3 times Will post this week.

So many lovely squares. Such talent and love

I've got these ready to go, are they going to Teddington?

I cannot crochet, but just wanted to send my sympathy to her family and friends at this sad time xx

Morning loves, just back from holiday and totally chaotic, just popping in to say hello!

Welcome back! Hope you had a wonderful Summer!

Welcome back!

Welcome back!

Hope you had a lovely time

I've got 2 sqaures done and one where I ran out of wool on the last round. Can I send it for someone to finish, or could someone send a little of the Drops off white, please? What's best to do? Thanks!