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

[KnottyAndPistey]

Very sad news we are afraid, the wonderful Mumsnetter LakieLady’s fabulous partner has died suddenly and shockingly due to coronary thrombosis. There are no words, we are incredibly sorry that life has been so cruel. She is very much in our hearts and thoughts and we send so much love

We were so glad when she accepted our offer of a woolly hug, she will be able to wrap herself in it and know it comes full of love from so many. So we are coming with a request for your help, either crafting or donating

Beautiful words from lovely Lakie…
My partner's name was Charlie. He loved the countryside, and wildlife. He was thrilled to bits last summer, when one of our resident robins got so tame that it settled, briefly, on his shoulder when he stopped for a moment while gardening. We live in the South Downs national park, and he would stand for ages looking at the view of the downs from our window, and loved to see the rolling hills, especially on sunny blue-sky days. He was born in 1960, and died last November.

From this we have devised our colour palette, so the main colours…
Countryside greens
Blue sky blues
Taupes
Purples

Then for accents, embellishments and details…
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
Yellow, this one please.. 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
Brown
Oranges

How we’d love to see a little flock of robins for Charlie on this blanket. Wouldn’t that be wonderful. I’m away asap to make one.

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 LakieLady please do, we will pass it on.

Thank you so much lovely Woolly crew.

I'm so touched that I am quite lost for words, and am crying tears of pure love. Thank you all, so, so much. The kindness of this means so much, and is all the more moving coming from people who don't know us. My love and gratitude to all of you.

Lovely LakieLady we are thinking of you all, sending love and strength.

Remembering Charlie xxxxx

Beautiful squares!

Mine went into the post yesterday.

Posted these 'fields' and sunshine today, with much love in every stitch

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

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!

@Zhx3 Stunning crochet. Beautiful bobble stripes, and a solid granny too. Beautiful country side colours.

@Redbrook. A gorgeous 3D and 2D flower. Beautiful teal mix. Stunning.

@Ginisatonic. These are lovely. Beautiful knits in gorgeous greens. Perfect.

@Bearfrills gorgeous crocheted treasure in meadow green and blue. Beautiful

@Run4iit Gorgeous textured knits in purples. Fabulous!

Abby a wonderful C2C in forest green. Just lovely

@FiveGoMadinDorset. Gorgeous garter knits in mulberry and blue. Really beautiful

YW A super solid granny and a traditional one too. Pale blue and deep green. Gorgeous

@Zing Beautiful mixed grannies, greens, stone, blue, cream. Fantastic

A&J beautiful crocheted squares, a wonderful oak leaf, forest tees plus bobble heart. Fab

@Yiayoula Her wonderful knits in forest green. Her beautiful hearts. Love.

Hoggy Two absolute corkers. A corner style granny and a flower too. Beautiful countryside colour mix!

@Costacoffee. Two beauties in forest green and sky blue. Really gorgeous

Just awesome everyone
Thank you so much. More has been arriving. Is just in quarantine corner. Will be opening in a couple of days.

Oh Toady!!

@ToadyPoady Beautiful crochet. Absolutely stunning. Charlie’s initial C, an adorable robin plus a super circle to square. Stunning.

Thank you!!

Posted mine today, KnottyAndPistey

Posted today!

That robin is SO cute!
Is there a date that the squares need to be with you by for the 4 current projects @KnottyAndPistey?

Morning! Apologies for the radio silence. Life was taken over by the craft sale, but aiming to be back by Monday. Lots of parcels are here. Thank you so much everyone.

We must set a date! Back in a mo. That robin is amazing @PurpleFrog!

We had set a last posting date of last Monday (15th March) but know life has been very busy and challenging. So let’s have an extension ....

with the FNAL posting day next Friday 26th 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.

Then everything will be in by Easter. Hope this works for everyone. Thank you so much!

@jetSTAR

Morning!!

The sun is shining and we have such beautiful treasure to share. Absolutely gorgeous. Crafters, you are amazing. Thank you so much

@jetSTAR Two beautiful corner grannies in shades of blue and green. Wonderful

@AthelstaneTheUnready Absolutely wonderful! A knitted robin design. So clever.

@Trumpton Amazing! A knitted morse code square spelling LOVE. How incredible! And a beautiful mitred corner too. Epic!

@MadisonAvenue Glorious richly textured squares in a soft blue. Stunning.

@MNP Two marvellous robin squares. One on blue, the other green. Gorgeous!

@Spindelina Teo beautiful crocheted squares in blue, green and purple. Rich textures. Lovely!

@SpiralArchitect Love the fields! A beautiful sunshine square and mixed granny. Gorgeous.

@EssentiallyDelighted Fabulous use of ripples for fields in shades of green. Gorgeous!

@WitchDancer Beautiful crocheted treasure. A super circle to square and traditional grannies too. Marvellous

@AmaDablam A stunning purple flower appliqué and a glorious sunshine square too. Brilliant!

@PurpleFrog Such a brilliant robin! Then beautifully crocheted solid granny designs. Marvellous!

@Iwantacampervan In taupe her beautiful trademark heart knits. Stunning.

@TheNinjaGooseIsHooking Beautiful crocheted treasure Bon purple, an adorable robin, a heart and a richly textured flower. Wonderful

@Okki On a deep purple and gorgeous blue heart and gorgeous crocheted designs too. Lovely!

@Whatsthatbrightlight Fantastic diagonal knits in green and cream. Two with 3D leaves. So clever!

Thank you so much everyone. These are stunning squares.

hello

So glad to let everyone know that lovey Lakie's beautiful Woolly Hug is with her.. Remembering her Charlie, we send so much love. It's the first anniversary today so this is particularly poignant. Bless her xx

Thank you so much everyone xxxx

All our photos are here....

Thinking of you today @lakielady xxxx

Beautiful .
I hope it brings comfort to you lakielady xx

A flock of robins for your Charlie, so beautiful.
Thinking of you, Lakie xx