Such sad news from lovely FiveGoMadinDorset, her wonderful DH died towards the end of July from the bastard illness which is cancer. We send so much love to Five and her two wonderful children, aged just 13 and 11. Cancer is so cruel, and we are so sorry they are now without him, we send huge hugs to all who love and miss him. Her thread is here… if anyone would like to post.
FiveGoMadinDorset is one of our brilliant Woolly Hugs’ crew, such a compassionate soul who has helped countless families on here and with our other projects too, it’s time for us to do something woolly for her now. We are so glad she has accepted our offer for a blanket for her and the children. Can you help us? We shall need crafters and donors alike.
Five and their children have had a think of ideas to help make this a real tribute to him, a true celebration, and there's lots we hope folk can tackle, but please don’t feel daunted, simple squares are needed too.
Their ideas...
The family’s initials are D, S, E and S. But they all called him by his nickname Titch
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The Blanket for FiveGoMadInDorset and her family, lovely folk, we need help.
KnottyAndPistey · 01/10/2019 19:23
That's how I learned to spell it! Our teacher used to say it the way it was spelled and would emphasise "sepa-RAT-el-ee". I say it in my head even now when I'm spelling it along with "Wed-NES-day" and "defi-NIT-ellie" 
There was lots of "what do you mean there's a rat in the middle of separate, Miss?!".
Then I had a very satisfying rant with my colleagues afterwards about definately and defiantly .
[fuckingredtrousers]We have another lovely donor to thank - sorry only just heard, but yarn has arrived safely with your crafter, she does fabulous crochet and will make something very beautiful from you both 
@Burpsandrustles
Thank you xxx
Beautiful treasure arriving, thank you so much lovely crafters
Huge apologies, these have become separated, a gorgeous deep blue knitted hear and a diamond knit in silver. Both just lovely
@SoupDragon Fucking red trousers and brown jumpers! Brilliant, these are perfect :)
@BellaVita Two gorgeous traditional granny squares, in blue and grey.
@Iwantacampervan Both knits and crochet, absolutely lovely, think of these fabulous heart knits as your trademark square, gorgeous.
CB Beautiful treasure, a stag, Pratchet ook, bird and traditional granny, super clever stuff.
Thank you so much everyone, absolutely glorious. Folk are so kind and clever
Yay - really glad my squares have arrived! (I'm CB - sorry I forgot to put a username on the note) 
Mine are going in the post this afternoon, I've only managed to get 2 done but here they are: Death and his horse Binky, and some buttercups surrounded by butterflies (apologies for the rubbish photo)
much love 
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