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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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KnottyAndPistey · 16/09/2020 23:16

Evening all Wine

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KnottyAndPistey · 16/09/2020 23:16

Absolutely beautiful Flowers

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KnottyAndPistey · 16/09/2020 23:19

Yes, back to quarantining parcels. DD is about to have her tonsils out. Appointment rescheduled from March and she has to actually quarantine before, then shield after for a couple of weeks. So we are being very cautious. Have hopefully got a workable system. It’s just all timing 🙏

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ohfourfoxache · 19/09/2020 11:27

I’m so sorry to ask, but would someone be able to PM me the Teddington address please?

I’ve sent lovely Knotty and Pistey a message but I don’t know if it’s gone through.....

Thank you Flowers

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50updr4g0n · 19/09/2020 11:53

My squares should have caught today's post :)

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PurpleFrog · 23/09/2020 10:13

Mine went in the post first thing this morning together with some blankets, and a giraffe which was very reluctant to be wrangled into shape. Sorry they are a bit late. You are welcome to have stern words with the giraffe when she arrives!

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for GoJetterGirl, a tribute to her beautiful GoJetterBoy
Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for GoJetterGirl, a tribute to her beautiful GoJetterBoy
Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for GoJetterGirl, a tribute to her beautiful GoJetterBoy
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KnottyAndPistey · 23/09/2020 14:00

Afternoon lovely people!

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KnottyAndPistey · 23/09/2020 14:10

More beautiful treasure has been arriving. Apologies for the delay, we need to quarantine parcels. But today is the day! Thank you so much everyone Flowers

Flowers @ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba and @BlackeyedSusan two sets of gorgeoise mixed colour traditional grannies. Really fabulous Star

Flowers @ohfourfoxache in a cheery bright pink, gorgeous knits, super textures! Star

Flowers @WhenDoISleep. Fabulous diagonal knits in pink and purples. Lovely! Star

Flowers JV absolutely fantastic knits, diagonal stripes in blue and pink. Wonderful. Star


More to come! Thank you so much everyone xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 23/09/2020 14:14

Does anyone recognise these beauties?! No name

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for GoJetterGirl, a tribute to her beautiful GoJetterBoy
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KnottyAndPistey · 23/09/2020 14:24

More wonderful treasure has been arriving. Simply stunning! Flowers

Flowers KB Beautiful squares in a bold pink and rich purple. Gorgeous circles to squares, traditional grannies too. Fabulous. Star

Flowers @PastMyBestBeforeDate The beautiful heart knit design as shown above. It’s wonderful. Star

Flowers @SoupDragon A veritable zoo arriving and this is amazing. Super cute panda, crocodile, the Penguin and an adorable polar bear. Bloody brilliant! Star

Still treasure coming! Thank you so much everyone xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 23/09/2020 14:30

Still more gorgeous squares arriving safely. This blanket will rightly be wonderful Flowers

Flowers @MNP beautiful treasure. The initial B and a super heart design too. In damson and royal. Star

Flowers @Okki the adorable pig! Loves it. Fabulous hearts, solid grannies and a beautiful diagonal. All in pink and purple. Amazing. Star


Absolutely marvellous. Thank you so much everyone xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 23/09/2020 14:30

Spiral. I will go dig your treasure out my love.

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KnottyAndPistey · 23/09/2020 14:34

Apologies for that. Had left them on my desk!

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KnottyAndPistey · 23/09/2020 14:36

Even more stunning treasure has been arriving. Absolutely wonderful Flowers

Flowers @SpiralArchitect Two beautiful granny squares in shades of pink. Just perfect. Star


Thank you so much xxxx

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ohfourfoxache · 23/09/2020 15:43

@KnottyAndPistey - thank you for confirming they got there ok!

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Lilyofthevalleys · 09/10/2020 12:10

@KnottyAndPistey I know you are probably drowning in a sea of wool, I just wanted to check if my squares for this arrived? A mine craft ish one and a pink one with seven little stars. Thank you x

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Lilyofthevalleys · 09/10/2020 21:43

These ones...

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KnottyAndPistey · 14/10/2020 11:32

Apologies my love, have a few here. Daughter had her tonsils out, we've been rather upside down for a couple of weeks. Will sort now. There is one I need to collect from the sorting office too.

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KnottyAndPistey · 14/10/2020 11:47

More beautiful treasure has been arriving, apologies for the delay, my daughter's tonsillectomy has thrown us upside down for a couple of weeks. But she is much better now!

Thanks @Lilyofthevalleys As pictured just there, beautiful flowers and a fabulous Minecraft square which was so worth it! Gorgeous Star

Thanks @Ginisatonic A beautifully textured cable knit in a fuchsia pink. It's a beauty Star

Thanks @MrsDevere In two shades of pink, beautiful traditional grannies. Perfect Star

Thanks @PurpleFrog Also to beset up thread, fab glass of milk, spiral and circle to square. Marvellous Star

Thanks @Okki The Minecraft pig and beautiful granny designs in pink and purple. Brilliant Star


Thank you so much everyone xxxx

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Lilyofthevalleys · 14/10/2020 22:34

@KnottyAndPistey phew so happy they are with you.

Hope the tonsillectomy recovery is going well for all of you xx

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KnottyAndPistey · 15/10/2020 09:28

They are beauties, thank you!

Thank you yes, was very rocky from the quarantining Grin Halo through until about 6 days post surgery, then it turned a corner, so now hopefully now it will rapidly improve!

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Lilyofthevalleys · 16/10/2020 19:05

Fingers crossed the only way is up! Sending healing vibes and gin x

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KnottyAndPistey · 24/11/2020 15:22

More beautiful treasure arriving. Apologies for the delay!

Flowers @Redbrook Stunning willow and star. In pink and purples. Gorgeous crochet Star

Flowers @TheNinjaGooseIsHooking the penguin! Super cute, hearts. The most astonishing panda! Wow Star

Flowers @coffeeandchocolateplease A beautiful knot in pale blue. Absolutely gorgeous Star

Thank you so much xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 13/12/2020 13:47

After all the thinking of joining yarn, the Sublime extra fine merino in regal was all wrong! I’ve gone for Patons 137. It’s a vibrant pink. But sits better with everything. The blanket is absolutely glorious

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GoJetterGirl · 26/01/2021 10:05

Dear Woolley Hug Friends

i want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to Ben’s wonderful Woolley hug, you captured my special little boy perfectly, I can literally fee the love that has gone into every stitch

Today would have been Ben’s 8th birthday, I was unsure about how I would be coping today, this wonderful Woolley hug (delivered today!) has brought me so much comfort and a hint that perhaps my little boy made sure I was destined to receive it today to make sure that I had the comfort I need

thank you so so much, Ben in one of his lucid moments before he passed asked if all the messages I was reading him were from “mommy’s friends” and I can honestly say that even now, mommy’s friends have her back and continue to help me, love, GoJetterGirl xxx

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