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

@ellendegeneres

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

Absolutely my love. Will be back in the morn with all the details. Thank you so much xx

@SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius absolutely yes. All together is perfect. Thank you xxx

@Angelnix

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

Will come in the morning with details of a crafter. We can help you look at yarns too. Thank you so much xxx

I'm not a skilled knitter but I can do the basics competently. I haven't done a Hug before but I was on a number of GJG's threads including that last one. If I can get hold of some wool I would like to knit a square. Is there a standard 'pattern' to use?

a first square for the family . Much love in the stitches , with a nod to his love of Pandy
I just need to wait for the magenta wool to arrive - it has been sent , so should be here soon . Will do an initial , and ( hopefully , fingers crossed ) a Xuli

I'm a fairly new knitter so couldn't do anything complex but I'd be happy to make a square if you need some.plainer ones

@bookbook

a first square for the family . Much love in the stitches , with a nod to his love of Pandy I just need to wait for the magenta wool to arrive - it has been sent , so should be here soon . Will do an initial , and ( hopefully , fingers crossed ) a Xuli

That's amazing!

I wish I could knit and contribute, but I'm rather too rusty.

@bookbook

a first square for the family . Much love in the stitches , with a nod to his love of Pandy I just need to wait for the magenta wool to arrive - it has been sent , so should be here soon . Will do an initial , and ( hopefully , fingers crossed ) a Xuli

That's just beautiful, bookbook.

@bookbook - what a beautiful panda!

No, I take it back - Wool Warehouse don't have the black.

I'll figure it out!

Morning

Technically afternoon

@PastMyBestBeforeDate

I'm not a skilled knitter but I can do the basics competently. I haven't done a Hug before but I was on a number of GJG's threads including that last one. If I can get hold of some wool I would like to knit a square. Is there a standard 'pattern' to use?

@PastMyBestBeforeDate We are very glad to have you here. No pattern as such. That’s really up to you. Not too lacy please. It’s appropriately 33 cast on. Will you be ok getting yarn?

Thank you so much

@bookbook

a first square for the family . Much love in the stitches , with a nod to his love of Pandy I just need to wait for the magenta wool to arrive - it has been sent , so should be here soon . Will do an initial , and ( hopefully , fingers crossed ) a Xuli

Such a perfect square @bookbook. Thank you xxx

@Run4it2 absolutely yes please.

@ThumbWitchesAbroad

No, I take it back - Wool Warehouse don't have the black.

I'll figure it out!

If I can get on the actual computer I’ll have a look Thumb 😘

Thanks @KnottyAndPistey. I should be fine getting yarn :) I shall get on to it later.

Great news xxx

Another lovely donor to thank. Honestly what wonderful generous souls. Thank you so much

ID

How about DB Rialto 74 for Magenta?
I think it would be a great shade

Looks great too, do you have to go to Love Knitting for DB nowadays?

@bookbook's Sublime 'regal' yarn has already arrived - looks great from what I've seen

Looks incredibly similar @ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba - this arrived today :)

@KnottyAndPistey

Looks great too, do you have to go to Love Knitting for DB nowadays?

@bookbook's Sublime 'regal' yarn has already arrived - looks great from what I've seen

I got mine from there (now LoveCrafts) but Amazon actually had some, just not in the colour I wanted.

I have done a purple P and a blue B. No energy for more at the moment. They are wrapped up and standing by the door, ready to send whenever you want them. Can easily hang on to them till 12th September, but wanted to do them straight away. So much emotional energy is needed at the moment and I didn’t want to lose the impetus.

@KnottyAndPistey

Looks great too, do you have to go to Love Knitting for DB nowadays?

@bookbook's Sublime 'regal' yarn has already arrived - looks great from what I've seen

yes. but just checked and they don't have it anymore. damn