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

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KnottyAndPistey · 05/08/2020 18:28

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 Thanks

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 Thanks

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Fairyfellowsmasterstroke · 11/08/2020 16:16

OMG bookbook - that is amazing!!!!

What a talented crafter you are.

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AHobbyaweek · 11/08/2020 20:27

Wool arrived but only only have a pink. Planning on making a square with B on it. Hoping it turns out ok.

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KnottyAndPistey · 11/08/2020 22:28

Evening all Wine

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KnottyAndPistey · 11/08/2020 22:29

Xuli is amazing! Thank you so much

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KnottyAndPistey · 11/08/2020 22:31

@AHobbyaweek

Wool arrived but only only have a pink. Planning on making a square with B on it. Hoping it turns out ok.

How were you planning this? Just seeing what we can do
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KnottyAndPistey · 11/08/2020 22:33

All wool that we were sending on behalf of donors has gone today. Second class as it makes our £££ go further. Thank you so much to the amazingly generous spirited souls who have sent funds to allow this to happen. So fingers crossed by the end of the week everyone will be sorted.

Donors, we are all hugely grateful. Thank you so much Flowers

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KnottyAndPistey · 11/08/2020 22:34

@SyntheticPumpkin

The wool I’d hoped would be silver is more school-uniform grey, which is disappointing.

Are the other colours ok? Just planning to make a couple of basic squares as I’m not very experienced.

I think that silver is fine. Be a lovely contrast. You crack onxxx
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KnottyAndPistey · 11/08/2020 22:36

@pollywollydoodler. Will do in the morn. Thank you so much Flowers

@Zhx3 beauties there Flowers

@AnneShirleysNewDress That is so kind. Thank you so much will message in the morn Flowers

@BlueEyeshadow also absolutely fantastic Flowers

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ThisIsSylviaDaisyPouncer · 11/08/2020 22:39

Please count me in to contribute. I can’t knit but I can fund! If someone could PM the details to donate I’d be grateful.

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MyNameHasBeenTaken · 11/08/2020 22:54

Is it too late for me to join?
I have done some interesting squares on my old username.
I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through gojettergirl.
I would need wool please

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Zhx3 · 11/08/2020 22:56

@bookbook

My attempt at Xuli .. I sweated a bit over this , so its gone a bit out of shape , so hope you can cope with it K&P
Much love in the stitches

That's beautiful!
I attempted crocheting from a chart yesterday and it seemed to go OK. Currently puzzling over whether I could recreate a creeper, but not entirely sure where the yarn would be cut and whether I need to buy another ball of black! Any ideas from the experienced crafters would be much appreciated Flowers.
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PastMyBestBeforeDate · 12/08/2020 00:30

My wool has arrived so I'm going to start on a B or a heart. Will work it out on squared paper.

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AHobbyaweek · 12/08/2020 10:01

Made a bobble B with link yesterday. Sorry should have taken a picture.

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bookbook · 12/08/2020 11:19

Beuatiful squares everyone
and thank you all , you are too flattering . Blush
@Zhx3 - look at graphghans - these are done using the C2C pattern with colour blocks . A bit fiddly , but easily doable

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WitchDancer · 12/08/2020 11:30

@bookbook

My attempt at Xuli .. I sweated a bit over this , so its gone a bit out of shape , so hope you can cope with it K&P
Much love in the stitches

That's absolutely fantastic Book!
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KnottyAndPistey · 12/08/2020 11:38

Wow! @Zhx3 I cannot believe how rapidly your skillz are coming on!

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KnottyAndPistey · 12/08/2020 11:39

@MyNameHasBeenTaken

Is it too late for me to join?
I have done some interesting squares on my old username.
I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through gojettergirl.
I would need wool please

Happy to send. OM is your address please xx
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KnottyAndPistey · 12/08/2020 11:39

Bobble B is gorgeous. Thank you so much x

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KnottyAndPistey · 12/08/2020 11:40

One packet this morn. Thank you so much lovely crafters. Awesome bunch Flowers


Flowers JB in two shades of purple a beautiful heart in crochet. Just lovely. Star



Thank you so much xxx

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Angelnix · 12/08/2020 14:07

I haven't forgotten, I just haven't had chance to look yet as I had shifts rearranged at work! I will get some wool sent to a lovely crafter this week x

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SpiralArchitect · 12/08/2020 15:24

@KnottyAndPistey

I found some DB magenta in my stash - presumably the one Zing posted upthread (but I don't have the label with the number on). I think it's the one we used on Zombie's blanket...

I'm assuming it's ok to use here though?

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AHobbyaweek · 12/08/2020 22:25

Finished my square and took a picture. Now do you need more or should I do some more? Happy if you have enough.

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Fairyfellowsmasterstroke · 13/08/2020 15:16

Afternoon all Brew Smile

Due to the recent hot weather and the fact that I'm a sun hater means that I've had plenty of time to finish my offerings for this woolly hug.

Being blonde, fair skinned and menopausal is really not conducive to sitting in the hot sun so I've spent many peaceful hours crocheting away in the relative cool of my front room so here's my contribution.

Please ignore the yarn pegs - I had to use them to anchor the squares down whilst I took a picture!

As requested by K&P all my squares are in the same colour and spell out GoJetter boy's favourite programme.

It's been an absolute honour to be part of this project and every square was crafted with genuine love for the family. Smile Flowers

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MadisonAvenue · 13/08/2020 15:18

Wool has arrived, the colours are beautiful- thank you Flowers

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WitchDancer · 13/08/2020 16:34

More wool has arrived, thank you!

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