Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the lovely Needschoolhelp. Remembering baby Alfie. Crafters and donors, we need your help.

[KnottyAndPistey]

Devastating news from lovely needschoolhelp, her beautiful baby son Alfie died suddenly from SIDS earlier this month. He was only twelve weeks old. There are no words, it is absolutely devastating for her, her DH and Alfie’s big brother and two big sisters. Utterly shocking. We send them all so much love and will keep them very close in our hearts and thoughts. Her thread in Bereavement is here.. If you’d like to add a message of condolence.

We are so pleased that she has accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, for all of them, and so we come asking for help, both crafting and donating. It really will be a tribute to a life filled with love. Could you help us? Thank you

From lovely needshoolhelp…
His date of birth was 14/10/20 if that could be incorporated along with his name. Maybe a rainbow or/and an angel if that would be possible.

She also mentions lighting candles has given them some comfort, lighting them not only for their beautiful Alfie but for all the beautiful babies taken far too soon.

Maybe someone could make tiny handprints and or footprints too?

The colours we will be using…
Baby blues
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

Then for embellishments and accents, little bits only please…
Rainbow shades
Darker blues

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

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.

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 Needschoolhelp and her family, please do, we will pass it on.

Thank you so much lovely Woolly crew.

Remembering Alfie xxxxx

@Lilyofthevalleys Thank you, it’ll be made with a lot of love and I’ll order the yarn this evening.

Have PMed. Will do some squares.

Afternoon beautiful people..

@BabbleBee

I have taught myself to crochet during this lockdown and would very much like to make a square - would a granny square be ok or does it need to be something different?

A granny square would be utterly wonderful, thank you!

Thank you so much everyone, away to PMs now

Here are a few squares for Alfie's blanket. Made with love for needschoolhelp and her family.

They're brilliant Z

Morning beautiful people

Grabbing my time on the big computer when I can!

@Zhx3 that is absolutely beautiful thank you!

A big YES please to folk posting pics before sending, its lovely to share before we assemble the blanket.

A lot of yarn from donors is on the way, if it comes from us it is paid for by funds sent by donors, and that is honestly amazing, thank you xxx

So all donor yarn via us is in the hands of the PO. 22 parcels. We all know the Royal Mail is creaking so please be patient

Thank you so much xxx

Hi, I’m in. Will order wool x

@Zhx3 - beautiful squares ! 🤢 -envy.
Sadly, despite three lockdowns and numerous YouTube videos , the art of crochet has defeated me .....

with so much love in the stitches

@Whatsthatbrightlight that’s great. Thank you x

And @bookbook your talent is astonishing. This is utterly beautiful. Thank you so much xxx

I’m in, have just ordered some wool.

to all that love little Alfie, so devastating.

Thanks Toady

Morning all

Wool has arrived from K and P, paid by funds sent from donors, so thanks to all of you. 💐
Will post photos in due course .
@bookbook, another beautiful square - how on earth do you knit them so quickly !!

Thank you, my wool has arrived safely

Thank you KnottyandPistey my wool has arrived.

Truly great news that wool is arriving!

We have a donors to thank you funds, thank you so so much, your donations mean folk can craft who otherwise would not be able to, it means the world.

. JG.
. TS.

You are wonderful

Think we are ready to set a last posting date, hopefully this will be enough time with the extra of homeschooling, families at home all day etc.

Monday 15th March please to the Teddington address. Message if you need it. Please remember to securely sew in all ends, no blocking, do include your name and a card if you'd like to.

Thank you so much everyone

My wool has arrived this morning.

Can someone PM me posting details please? Thanks

I'm in for some squares- my wool arrived this morning and it is my day off so will get knitting!

Is Drops merino light grey blue OK as a baby blue? I thought I had a paler one, but I don't. Thanks!