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Woolly Hugs is a charity established by a group of Mumsnet users. They knit / crochet handmade blankets and other items for families experiencing difficult times.

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.

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KnottyAndPistey · 27/01/2021 15:56

Many of you we know have been wonderfully supportive of lovely peachgreen since her fabulous DH Mike was first taken into ICU with breathing difficulties, through until his devastating death last October, her bereavement threads are here and here.. if you would like to add a message. There are no words are there? Such a terrible loss, we are incredibly sorry and send so much love to her and their little daughter Lyla, they are very close in our hearts and thoughts.

We had so many requests to offer peachgreen a blanket, so much love and support and we were so pleased when she said yes. Together we will make something very beautiful to celebrate Mike’s life. A real tribute. Will you help us make this for peachgreen and their daughter?

We need your help, either crafting or donating Thanks

From lovely peachgreen...
In terms of things to include, this list is totally random and please free to ignore anything that's too difficult!

  • On the day of his funeral we saw a huge double ended rainbow which stayed in the sky the whole time we were driving from the crematorium to the church. I always associate rainbows with him now so would love rainbows.
  • His favourite colour was purple.
  • He loved and worked in the theatre, especially musicals. He used to provide closed captions for d/Deaf audience members.
  • We lived in London for a long time. Special places for us include Waterloo Bridge, the River Thames, St Paul's (where he proposed) and the Globe theatre.
  • He was from Belfast and we lived there after we got married. We love the Harland and Wolf cranes.
  • His favourite movie was Jaws and he loved shark movies in general.
  • His initials were MSW.
  • He loved walking in the Mourne mountains.
  • My nickname for him was Momo.
  • He called me "My Heart" and Lyla "Small Heart" so I would love a square with two hearts, one big, one small.
  • Our wedding anniversary is 5th December 2015.
  • He was born in 1977 and his username for everything was product1977.
  • We met via Twitter and had stylised birds (like the Twitter logo) as symbols on all our wedding stationary.
  • He was a Christian.
  • He loved kayaking.
  • His favourite quote was "Nothing good gets away" (from John Steinbeck's letter to his son about love)
  • He loved a good cup of coffee!
He loved the sea.

A lot of ideas and we are keen to include as many as poss, so please do look through, help where you can, thank you so much. Folk who do lettering, those dates and initials and phrase are so important, can you help there?

The Yarn we will be Using….
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK ( can only be bought from Love Crafts)
Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
Katia Merino 100% DK
King Cole Luxury Merino DK Currently on sale at Wise Badger
Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK Currently on sale on at Black Sheep Wools
Patons Merino Extrafine DK Currently on sale at Lady Sew and Sew Knits

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 - Artesano Superwash Merino 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, Love Crafts, Black Sheep Wools, Lady Sew and Sew Knits

From her words we have come up with this colour palette..
Main colours
Purples obviously, rich and warm shades, if in doubt please check
Blues
Greens
Taupes
Silver grey

Then for accents and details
All rainbow colours, bright and cheery
Cream, one of the following - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 02 ecru or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM4 cream
Orange
Yellow one of these two please.. Drops merino extra fine DK no 24 ‘light yellow’ Or the brighter Patons Merino Extrafine DK shade 120
Black

Important crafting info
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.

Simple or complex, made by beginner or expert, we genuinely welcome them all. It really is the love and thought that counts.

Thank you so much lovely Woolly crew. Thanks

Lovely peachgreen we are thinking of you and Lyla, sending love and strength. xxxxx

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TheWoollybacksWife · 10/02/2021 14:32

Made with love for peach and Lyla

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.
pebble82 · 10/02/2021 15:27

two squares done so far...

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.
Identitytheftisnotajoke · 10/02/2021 21:36

One square done for Peach and Lyla x

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.
AnneShirleysNewDress · 10/02/2021 22:03

@KnottyAndPistey I've only just seen the thread. If anyone still needs yarn I'm happy to donate.

Identitytheftisnotajoke · 11/02/2021 09:53

@KnottyAndPistey I'd love some blue for a square I have in mind if at all possible?

Crockof · 11/02/2021 10:04

I'd also like to donate some wool if still needed?

delishdelosh · 11/02/2021 10:12

I am very late to this but I'd love to do a square or too. I know peach though our amazing January babies group. Is it too late for someone to donate some yarn? I'd love to get involved.

AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 11/02/2021 10:18

I'd love to do a square, I haven't forgotten your kindness when you made my blanket after DH died and while it's taken me a while to get my mojo back, I am now back knitting Smile

KnottyAndPistey · 11/02/2021 14:27

Afternoon lovely people Brew

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KnottyAndPistey · 11/02/2021 14:28

@AndNoneForGretchenWieners

I'd love to do a square, I haven't forgotten your kindness when you made my blanket after DH died and while it's taken me a while to get my mojo back, I am now back knitting Smile
Huge love darling. It’s fabulous to have you here xxx
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KnottyAndPistey · 11/02/2021 14:28

These squares are astonishing!

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KnottyAndPistey · 11/02/2021 14:29

Yes please to all crafters and yes to all yarn donations. Thank you so much xxx As soon as I can get on the computer (currently in the phone) I’ll be helping everyone!

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ShineOnYouCrazyDiamondAndPearl · 11/02/2021 18:34

Lovely Smile

KnottyAndPistey · 12/02/2021 09:44

I am on the computer finally!

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KnottyAndPistey · 12/02/2021 09:45

The squares on here are utterly beautiful, folk are so amazing.

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KnottyAndPistey · 12/02/2021 09:54

More fabulous yarn has been arriving with their crafter. This is just fabulous, thank you SO much xx

Thanks. @caringcarer. Star

You are wonderful, bless you xx

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KnottyAndPistey · 12/02/2021 09:55

If you would like yarn, please message us your details

@delishdelosh and anyone else?

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KnottyAndPistey · 12/02/2021 09:57

@Crockof and @AnneShirleysNewDress - this is incredibly kind of you, thank you - we have crafters and will just grab their addresses and be with you asap. THANK YOU! Thanks

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WitchDancer · 12/02/2021 10:02

Thank you to my donor - my woolly treasure has arrived, and it's a lovely bunch of colours. Now to get the distraction of work done so I can get hooking Grin

KnottyAndPistey · 12/02/2021 10:03

And another wonderful donor to thank, yarn has safely arrived with your crafter and she will make something very beautiful from you both.

Incredibly generous and kind of you, thank you Thanks

Thanks @HemanorSheRa Star

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Bearfrills · 12/02/2021 11:07

I'm waiting for donor yarn then will make a start, our post is hit and miss at the moment so I'm presuming its still in transit.

Bearfrills · 12/02/2021 11:17

Actually no, I'm not waiting on donor yarn Blush Checked my work list and its another project I'm waiting for the yarn for. I have the colours for peachgreen.

Its been a long morning.

ToadyPoady · 12/02/2021 11:52

Three squares made for lovely Peachgreen. Will pop them in the post when I’ve finished the ones I’m making for the other blankets.

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.
Lilyofthevalleys · 12/02/2021 23:47

My Friday night has been wild! Two squares of love for Peachgreen.

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.
NoSquirrels · 13/02/2021 10:22

You are all so clever!