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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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KnottyAndPistey · 01/03/2021 09:33

Morning Brew

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KnottyAndPistey · 01/03/2021 09:33

Just wow everyone!

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KnottyAndPistey · 01/03/2021 09:35

Beautiful treasure!

Hopefully have just replied to all PMs, thank you

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KnottyAndPistey · 01/03/2021 09:40

Have squares which have been arriving, just letting them stand for a few days, then will be opening them, can't wait to see the treasure!

Thank you so much everyone xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 01/03/2021 09:45

Also

intarsia @Yiayoula ??!!

Go you!

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Yiayoula · 01/03/2021 09:57

Much “language” was used during the process, though ......!!

KnottyAndPistey · 01/03/2021 10:34

@Yiayoula

Much “language” was used during the process, though ......!!
Thought the sky was blue, was the air!
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Yiayoula · 02/03/2021 08:14

🤣🤣🤣🤣 !!!

AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 02/03/2021 12:06

All posted. I am so impressed with some of these designs though on here!

Yiayoula · 02/03/2021 17:26

Two more squares completed today for Peach - a green star and a purple heart- stupidly forgot to photograph them before parcelling up.
Hope to get these, together with squares for Lakielady, Utterly and Noschoolhelp in the post tomorrow.

Thanks again to the very generous yarn donor - any leftovers will be used for future MN blankets as and when needed. 💐

MadisonAvenue · 03/03/2021 15:30

Lots of love in these for Peach and Lyla

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.
Zhx3 · 03/03/2021 16:56

I'm always in awe of the skill shown by woolly huggers.

My squares went in the post yesteday.

WitchDancer · 04/03/2021 22:43

Can you tell what this is? It's the first time I've adapted a pattern so I hope it's ok!

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.
bookbook · 05/03/2021 11:05

Looks like a shark to me Witch

Lilyofthevalleys · 05/03/2021 14:06

Is it the ichthus fish to symbolise that he was a Christian @WitchDancer?

WitchDancer · 05/03/2021 17:36

It's the Christianity fish, yes Lily thank you. I'll send it in then as a shark is near enough a fish for me, thank you

bookbook · 05/03/2021 19:37

Of course it is Blush - sorry Witch I did think fish first .., honest , but was swayed by Jaws ....

WitchDancer · 05/03/2021 21:19

Lol BookBook, a shark is still a fish.... and there have been some marvellous sharks.

SpiralArchitect · 09/03/2021 10:55

Posted these today, with much love in every stitch Flowers

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely peachgreen. Crafters and donors, we need your help.
WitchDancer · 09/03/2021 11:30

Gorgeous work Spiral!

KnottyAndPistey · 09/03/2021 12:18

Absolutely beautiful squares everyone, thank you so much. We have a big pile of squares now ready to open! Thanks

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MadisonAvenue · 10/03/2021 08:48

Mine were posted yesterday for all blankets.

There really are some beautiful squares on these threads.

KnottyAndPistey · 10/03/2021 12:20

Beautifully crafted treasure has been arriving. Apologies for the delay. We have a quarantine of parcels thing going on. But these stunning squares are ready to go!

Thanks @AndNoneForGretchenWieners Stunning knits! A wonderful kayak design, the pair of hearts and a shark! Wonderful
Star

Flowers Abby a wonderful solid granny in purple. Gorgeous Star

Flowers @Redbrook absolutely gorgeous squares. A cup of tea and the two hearts. Really beautiful Star

Flowers @TheWoollybacksWife Beautiful. On a navy solid granny, the two hearts in a glorious yellow. Fabulous Star

Flowers @ToadyPoady Gorgeous crocheted treasure inc a wonderful Angel and the two hearts too. Star

Flowers @Ginisatonic Gorgeous knits, rich snuggly textured in teals and sage. Lovely! Star

Flowers HoggyTruffle A fabulous depiction of the Twitter bird. Plus two hearts. Simply perfect. Star

Much more unpacking to be done. But on phone and worried I’m going to lose this post!

Thank you so much everyone. You are amazing xxxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 10/03/2021 12:47

More wonderful treasure arriving safely from lovely crafters. Absolutely gorgeous. I’m in AWE Flowers

Flowers LJ On purple, two beautiful heart squares. Think of these as her ‘signature square’ Smile and fabulous mixed granny too. Marvellous Star

Flowers LM from donor wool, the King Cole Merino in Wisteria. Absolutely stunning crochet designs. So intricate. Lovely! Star

Flowers @Whatsthatbrightlight Beautiful knits. One purple, the other silver. The two hearts. Gorgeous Star

Flowers @Yiayoula Intarsia! A beautiful rainbow heart, plus one of her stars and a heart too. Beautiful knitting Star

Flowers @FiveGoMadinDorset. Beautiful snuggly garter knits. Absolutely gorgeous. In purple and green. Star

Flowers A&J beautiful crocheted squares. The hearts, a mug and the Christian fish design. Fantastic Star

Flowers @Run4it2 Beautiful knitted treasure. Gorgeous textures are n two shades of rich purple. Lovely! Star

Flowers @Zhx3 Absolutely wonderful crocheted treasure. In turquoise and purple, two beautiful circle to square designs. Amazing Star

Flowers YW Two fabulous solid granny designs. Fabulous in green and purple. Star

Flowers @ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba Two beautiful squares in purple, traditional grannies one with a blue edge, the other green. Lovely Star

Flowers @Bearfrills Beautiful crocheted treasure. Inc the Twitter bird, mixed grannies and a MW. Too. Fab. Star

Flowers @Costacoffeeplease Beautiful squares arriving safely. Beautiful solid granny designs in blues. Marvellous Star

Thank you so much everyone. These squares are absolutely gorgeous Flowers

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KnottyAndPistey · 10/03/2021 12:48

Now I’m sure there will be more here. No question. But they will just be in quarantine so will be along with those very soon

Thank you again lovely people xxx

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