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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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Crockof · 19/02/2021 17:26

Love the Shark and identity that looks ace, jealous of the skill.

If you've asked for blue wool can you let me know if you have received it, I've had an order confirmation but was expecting a dispatch note but then I've never ordered wool before!

Identitytheftisnotajoke · 19/02/2021 19:33

Thanks @Crockof. The blue may be for me as I had asked for some and given my address - (with a 3 in the first bit). Haven't received yet but will definitely post when it arrives.

The shark is brilliant, loved the coffee cup too and St Paul's!

Crockof · 19/02/2021 21:38

Yes if there is a number before the 3. Funnily just got a dispatch note in the last hour so its been posted first class so should be with you tomorrow or mon.

Identitytheftisnotajoke · 19/02/2021 21:46

@Crockof that's me! Amazing thank you so much! Will let you know when it's safely here

Crockof · 19/02/2021 21:55

[quote Identitytheftisnotajoke]@Crockof that's me! Amazing thank you so much! Will let you know when it's safely here [/quote]
The thanks is all yours. There is no skill in flexing a bit of plastic.

Identitytheftisnotajoke · 20/02/2021 11:46

Three beautiful blues just arrive thank you so much @Crockof. Now to try and do them justice!

Crockof · 20/02/2021 16:50

@Identitytheftisnotajoke

Three beautiful blues just arrive thank you so much *@Crockof*. Now to try and do them justice!
Yay! Is that enough? As you maybe able to tell my skill set in anything creative is severely lacking, let me know if you need more/different colour.
FluffandBuzz · 20/02/2021 22:08

Some Harland & Wolf, jaws and purple with much love to peachgreen and family

It's lovely to see everyone else's beautiful squares.

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.
Identitytheftisnotajoke · 20/02/2021 22:22

@Crockof it's perfect thank you! Will post a pic in a few days!

Identitytheftisnotajoke · 21/02/2021 22:32

Last two from me with the beautiful blues sent my way from @Crockof , thank you!

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.
Spindelina · 22/02/2021 21:39

Here are two squares made with love (and a few rude words to the peskies Grin)

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.
Crockof · 22/02/2021 22:23

@Identitytheftisnotajoke

Last two from me with the beautiful blues sent my way from *@Crockof* , thank you!
They are beautiful thank you. The blues look so much better than the pictures on the website.
KnottyAndPistey · 23/02/2021 10:53

Morning! Brew

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KnottyAndPistey · 23/02/2021 10:54

Folk are so amazingly talented. Spend my life in awe!

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KnottyAndPistey · 23/02/2021 10:55

Thank you so much everyone!

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KnottyAndPistey · 23/02/2021 10:56

Thank you so much to another lovely donor. Honestly you folk are fabulous. It’s a very generous thing to do. So kind Flowers

Flowers @Crockof Star

Bless your heart. Thank you!

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KnottyAndPistey · 23/02/2021 10:57

Just checking. Have all woolly donors now heard that their yarn donations have arrived?

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KnottyAndPistey · 23/02/2021 10:57

More squares are here. Just making a Brew
Wonderful treasure ahoy!

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KnottyAndPistey · 23/02/2021 13:56

Absolutely beautiful treasure arriving safely Flowers

Flowers @bookbook Beautiful knitted designs, one with Momo, the other two hearts. Plus a beautiful heart embellishment.
Gorgeous. Star

Flowers @BlueEyeshadow Beautiful crochet designs in purples, beautiful flowers, lovely texture Star

Flowers AM Stunning crochet designs in purple and pale blue. Glorious! Star

Flowers @Lilyofthevalleys Absolutely wonderful, a depiction of St. Paul’s at sunset. Stunning. Plus a square with two hearts. Perfect. Star

Flowers RS fabulous crochet, gorgeous hearts in purple and blue. Star

Flowers JG beautiful crochet, one with Momo embroidered, the other concentric hearts. So clever. Star

Absolutely wonderful. Lovely crafters you are awesome Flowers

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AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 27/02/2021 12:35

@KnottyAndPistey can you PM me the details for postage please (or let me know where I can find them). Have 3 squares - a kayaker, two hearts interlinked, and a shark

Run4it2 · 27/02/2021 13:11

Finished making me and posted them yesterday - should be with you shortly

Run4it2 · 27/02/2021 13:14

Mine, even

AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 28/02/2021 08:54

These are mine and will be in their way ASAP Smile

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.
Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.
Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.
jetSTAR · 28/02/2021 09:23

My couple of squares.
Will send as a job lot when I have done the other WH projects as well.

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.
Yiayoula · 28/02/2021 18:06

First attempt at intarsia , so a rather wonky rainbow heart, with love in every stitch for Peach and Lyla xx 🌈

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