Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for GoJetterGirl, a tribute to her beautiful GoJetterBoy

[KnottyAndPistey]

I am afraid we bring very sad news. There are no words really to describe her shattering loss, the wonderful Mumsnetter GoJetterGirl’s beautiful seven year old son has died following two years suffering with cancer. Life has been so utterly cruel to him, to his family and friends, to all who love and will miss him. We are so so sorry. GoJetterGirl’s thread is here and we know many of you supported her on there through until his devastating death on February 25th. We are so very sorry and send so much love

We are so pleased that the lovely GoJetterGirl accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, there will be love in every stitch and we hope lots of warmth, comfort and memories for his little brother too. We hope that many of you who have already supported on her thread will be able to help make this blanket. Many thanks to @NoWordForFluffy for all her help.

We shall need donors of yarn, funds and crafters. Can you help us? We know that many are away or on summer breaks, so provisionally we are setting a last posting date of Monday 21st September

Here’s the crafting info…

Our colours really are to reflect his joy of so many things, bless his heart
Pinks (His favourite colour was pink, his favourite Go Jetter character a magenta pink, maybe one to focus on where poss?)
Darker Purples
Blues
Silver
Greens

Then for accents within squares and embellishments only
Oranges
Yellow - Just our Drops merino extra fine DK no 24 ‘light yellow’
Red - but one of these two please, Drops Merino Extra Fine 11 Red, or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby’ please
Black
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
Taupe and browns

More about GoJetterBoy

His initial is B
He had a toy panda which he adored - called Pandy.
His favourite book was penguin by Polly Dunbar
GoJetterGirl loved his ‘chocolate brown eyes’

He loved the GoJetters, his favourite character was Xuli

He loved Mario Kart and Forza Motorsport 7
He loved Minecraft

He loved yogurt and although PEG fed, his faves were toffee, peach and strawberry.
He loved McDonalds - especially nuggets and McFlurry.
He drank loads of milk.
Loved crispy bacon, apple juice and chicken satay sticks.
He loved science experiments and splashing in puddles.
he adored his little brother

The Yarn we are Using….
Artesano Superwash Merino DK
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 - 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 - Try Wool Warehouse, Wise Badger, Laughing Hens

Important
Squares to be six inches, using 4mm needles or hook. Please knot off VERY carefully when finishing or changing colour and sew your ends in, thank you! No blocking please, makes it much easier to join squares.

When posting, it will be the Teddington address, please make sure you add your name and who the squares are for, and if you would like to include a card for the GoJetters family, please do, we will pass it on.

Remembering the beautiful GoJetterBoy, thoughts very much with his family and all who love and miss him

Thank you so much everyone

Awesome. Literally we are in awe. The way you just take on challenges is extraordinary! Thank you so much x

I couldn't read a thread like this and not help but thank you for the compliment

I've put my wool order in so once it arrives ill get cracking. Do we have a posting date? I'm shielding for the next four weeks as I'm finally getting an op I've been waiting for but DH can do a post office run for me.

I’m just finishing a square for a previous hug but count me in for this one x

Would love to make a square or 2 for this blanket, off to search my wool stash.

I have not made a woolly hug for a while is there a stitch count for a knitted 6” square?

Bearfrills I hope all goes well with the op x

I'm not 100% convinced it won't get cancelled again but hopefully it'll go ahead.

I'm back. Armed with

Is that two weeks before and two weeks after Bear? Daughters tonsillectomy was cancelled on March 17th, and we are waiting, but that was what we were told for her

@TreeWitch

Would love to make a square or 2 for this blanket, off to search my wool stash.

I have not made a woolly hug for a while is there a stitch count for a knitted 6” square?

Approx 33 cast on, but knit a few rows and remeasure as thats just an average x

Into PMs i gooooo

Maybe a while, tis like an avalanche in there

@AnneShirleysNewDress

I can't knit and I'm only starting to learn to crochet but would be happy to help with yarn for GoJetterBoy. Is this colour any good?

That looks perfect, thank you - a simple granny square would be wonderful you know?

Is that two weeks before and two weeks after Bear? Daughters tonsillectomy was cancelled on March 17th, and we are waiting, but that was what we were told for her

Yes, two weeks before then a covid test on the Saturday, operation on the Monday, and two weeks after. Normally I'd have to arrive at 7am for the morning list but to cut down on the length of time spent in the hospital I only have to get there an hour before my spot. I'm fairly nervous about the GA but I'll be in good hands, just got to trust them to do their thing.

I followed Gojetters story for a while now, I'm a terrible knitter, but would love to donate some wool or buy some for another crafter. I can sew and embellish if that is of any help, but I cannot knit a square! My mum and grandma tried to teach me for many years and have declared it an impossible task!

Please let me know how I can donate or help at all.

I'm in, away to pm now. Sending love to GoJetterGirl and her family

We already have donors to thank.

Honestly donations mean so much, we always want to be inclusive, for everyone to join in if they would like to, and some folk just wouldn't be able to afford to. Your kind donations make it possible, we really are so grateful.

@BananaChocolateLump

@2018SoFarSoGreat

You are both simply wonderful, thank you xxx

obvs there is a for 2018 there too!

@Angelnix

I followed Gojetters story for a while now, I'm a terrible knitter, but would love to donate some wool or buy some for another crafter. I can sew and embellish if that is of any help, but I cannot knit a square! My mum and grandma tried to teach me for many years and have declared it an impossible task!

Please let me know how I can donate or help at all.

This is amazing, thank you - would you like to have a crafter and send yarn directly to them?

I’d like to join in, and can do a couple of basic squares

I’ve got some of the colours in my stash so I’ll do some squares

If that is easier, absolutely! Match me up with someone who needs yarn and I will liaise with them directly x

You know, trying to find a decent green in the yarns suggested is next to impossible!!

The only one that's even close is the King Cole Teal - I did toy with the idea of the Mildew or the Sage but they looked so DULL!

Is teal acceptable, please? @KnottyAndPistey
Thank you :)

I'll crochet

@ThumbWitchesAbroad The green in the drops is lovely. It doesn’t look good in their pic. Are you looking for a grassy green?

Please may I donate? @gojettergirl and gojetterboy have been in our hearts following them for so long.
I can’t knit, but to donate in any way I can I would love to help. I love woolly hugs and I’m sure the family will treasure their blanket

Utterly heartbreaking news - I am so, so sorry to hear this.

I can definitely do squares for this - is it OK if I wait to send the squares for the other two blankets, and send them all together, @KnottyAndPistey?

We have a wonderful wool shop in our town, which greens are you looking for? I'll pop in there and see what they have or if they can order in (sorry, am a bit clueless with yarn, I need specifics!)