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Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for lovely Notapizzaeater whose wonderful DH has sadly died.

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KnottyAndPistey · 10/05/2021 18:15

I'm afraid we bring very sad news. Notapizzaeater’s wonderful husband died earlier this year, he had been suffering from cancer. Such devastating news, we are so sorry that life has been so cruel. Cancer is such a vicious, indiscriminate illness. Our love and thoughts are with her, their son and their family. There is no separate thread, notapizzaeater has been posting in the amazingly supportive thread ‘Still the storm” in the topic Life-limiting illness. Love and strength to everyone over there.

We have offered to make notapizzaeater a blanket to show our love and support and to offer what comfort we can, and we are delighted to say she has accepted.

So we are asking for help once again Thanks



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
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


The Colours
Greens and blues from sky to deep denim shades. All the blues.
Yellow, this one please.. Drops merino extra fine DK no 24 ‘light yellow’ can be bought here..
Stone
Taupe

No particular themes, except sea, beach and nature themes

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

I am on a lengthy jury service and would really appreciate it folk could wait until June 1st to post. Otherwise DH tends to just pile things up in random places, it would be much safer to hang back!

Last posting for this project is July 1st.

Thank you so much lovely Woolly crew. Thanks

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Trumpton · 03/07/2021 21:57

4 squares done . Fairly plain but keeping to the sea and beach theme . Huge love in every stitch.
Sorry I am a few days late.
It’s a bank holiday here Monday but they will be in the post on Tuesday xx

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KnottyAndPistey · 06/07/2021 09:37

Hola! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL treasure, thank you so much everyone!

My quarantining family have gone now, so things a bit more organised here and I'll be catching up over the rest of the week, so do stand by.

Thank you so much everyone xxx

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JamieFrasersSassenach · 06/07/2021 09:52

My apologies - I haven't posted my 3 yet - we've had all sorts of medical emergencies (broken bones) and school bubbles out for Covid. I will take them to the post office this afternoon/evening I promise!!
Also, I have wool left so happy to make more squares if needed. Smile

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ToadyPoady · 06/07/2021 10:22

These are on their way, made with much love Flowers

Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for lovely Notapizzaeater whose wonderful DH has sadly died.
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JamieFrasersSassenach · 06/07/2021 14:46

In the post (at last), made with much love

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KnottyAndPistey · 09/07/2021 13:13

Hello!

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KnottyAndPistey · 09/07/2021 13:14

Beautiful treasure there Flowers

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KnottyAndPistey · 09/07/2021 13:33

Wonderful treasure has been arriving safely. Apologies for the delay Flowers

Flowers @SpiralArchitect Beautiful crocheted treasure in blues and stone. Lovely. Star

Flowers @JetSTAR Beautiful crocheted treasure. A yellow circle on royal blue. Gorgeous. Star

Flowers @MadisonAvenue Beautiful crochet in blues and yellow. Super Star

Flowers @Yiayoula One in green, one in yellow. Her beautiful heart knits Star

Flowers @TheNinjaGooseIsHooking Beautiful crocheted treasure, hearts, the sea and doves. Gorgeous Star

Flowers @Pauleen Gorgeous 3D flowers and a solid granny stripe. Lovely Star

More to come. Thank you so much everyone xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 09/07/2021 13:45

More treasure. Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you lovely people. Flowers

Flowers @Pauleen The red Westfield kit car on teal, and football themed ones too! Star

Flowers @HoggyTruffle Beautiful crochet. A butterfly and shell. Lovely Star

Flowers LJ stunning crocheted hearts in blues. Truly beautiful Star

Flowers @PiggyPlumPie A beautiful traditional granny In silver. Fabulous Star

Flowers AH’a super traditional granny in teal. Beautiful Star

Still more! Thank you so much again everyone xxx



More to come. Thank you so much everyone xxx

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KisstheTeapot14 · 09/07/2021 13:49

I can't knit sadly, so I'll have to send an imaginary square - but what a beautiful thought at a sad time.

You are lovely people.

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KnottyAndPistey · 09/07/2021 15:19

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KnottyAndPistey · 09/07/2021 15:20

Apologies. Pls ignore that last post. Wrong thread x

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PurpleFrog · 12/07/2021 18:18

Mine went in the post on Friday - sorry they are late!

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KnottyAndPistey · 13/07/2021 17:26

No worries PF xx

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KnottyAndPistey · 13/07/2021 17:36

More beautiful treasure arriving Flowers

Flowers @ScienceRocks In meadow green a beautiful basket knit. Lovely! Star

Flowers @SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius Her beautiful knitted flower design. Yellow on denim blue. Gorgeous Star

Flowers @RaptorInaPorkPieHat Stunning crochet Beautiful waves, adorable fish, absolutely gorgeous Star

Flowers @PurpleFrog A super hedgehog! Plus waves, a circle to square. Stunning Star

Flowers SB Simply gorgeous solid grannies, blues, taupe and stone. Lovely Star


Pretty sure there are more! Bear with. Thank you so much again everyone. Such amazing treasure xxxc

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KnottyAndPistey · 13/07/2021 17:38

I knew it Gin

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KnottyAndPistey · 13/07/2021 17:47

Absolutely glorious squares arriving. Crafters, you are awesome. Thank you so much Flowers

Flowers @ToadyPoady A stunning beach scene complete with palm tree! Beautiful crochet designs too. Blues, green and yellow Star

Flowers @Bearfrills Beautiful flowers, a wonderful willow all absolutely gorgeous. Blues, yellow and green. Super Star

Flowers JG Two super knits, one a beach scene with boat on the horizon? The other has a lovely embroidered heart. Fabulous Star

Flowers We have two beautiful textured knits. One a basket weave. In yellow and silvery blue. Fantastic Star

Flowers @Ginisatonic Such lovely knits. Beautiful textured treasure in stone and a gorgeous green. Star

Still more! Thank you so much again everyone xxxx

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gogohm · 13/07/2021 18:08

Wish I could contribute (sorry I can't knit!) but wanted to say how amazing these are and a lovely idea. I followed her journey. Restores my faith in humanity

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KnottyAndPistey · 13/07/2021 18:12

Even more beautiful treasure has been arriving. Just gorgeous. Honestly the most enormous thanks everyone Flowers

Flowers @Redbrook Two beauties in blue. A gorgeous textured flower and variation on a solid granny. Wonderful Star

Flowers @Zhx3 A wonderful wave pattern plus gorgeous yellow flower on blues. Stunning Star

Flowers @Trumpton Such superb knits! In blues, yellow and green. Beautiful wave effect, a mitred corner, such lovely textures Star

Flowers @Iwantacampervan Her beautiful heart knits design. In two blues. Marvellous Star

Flowers @AmaDablam Two absolutely gorgeous squares in taupe, blue, yellow and greens. Wonderful 3D flowers Star

Flowers @FluffandBuzz A wonderful textured circle to square. Which pattern is this? Not seen before! Beautiful designs, lovely shell and starfish too Star

Flowers @Droitwichmummy A beautifully knitted sea scene. It’s just perfect Star

Flowers @Okki Beautiful crocheted treasure of n yellow and forest green inc a super heart design
Super Star

Flowers @MNP The African violet design and a super flower design too. In blues and green. Lovely Star

Flowers @JamieFrasersSassenach Two totally beautiful traditional granny squares and one in rows too. Blues and yellow. Fabulous Star


Amazing. Thank you so much again everyone! xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 13/07/2021 18:13

There are still more! It might be tomorrow now. But no one fret!

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KnottyAndPistey · 21/07/2021 11:04

Morning! Brew

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KnottyAndPistey · 21/07/2021 11:14

More stunning treasure has been arriving safely. Thank you so much lovely crafters. You are amazing Flowers

Flowers KB A fabulous circle to square and a traditional granny in turquoise and navy. Beautiful Star

Flowers @TheWoollybacksWife Two beautiful yellow cross crocheted designs. Fantastic Star

Flowers @WitchDancer Beautiful crocheted treasure of j Greek and yellow. Fabulous circle to square designs, traditional grannnies too. Lovely! Star

Flowers @FiveGoMadInDorset Super snuggly garter knits in yellow. Absolutely gorgeous Star

Flowers AM simply glorious crocheted treasure in blues, yellow and green. Wonderful Star

Flowers @ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba Two traditional grannies in green and blue. Gorgeous Star

More is coming! Thank you so much again everyone Flowers

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KnottyAndPistey · 21/07/2021 11:21

Snd still more absolutely stunning treasure. Thank you so much everyone. Just awesome Flowers

Flowers @Lilyofthevalleys So clever! Two beautiful seaside scenes. Absolutely gorgeous Star

Flowers Three beautiful knits, two garters, one a textured design on green. Absolutely gorgeous. Star

Still coming! Thank you so much again everyone xxx

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KnottyAndPistey · 21/07/2021 11:23

These beauties Flowers

Absolutely gorgeous crocheted treasure. Thank you so much. Wonderful! Star

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KnottyAndPistey · 21/07/2021 11:24

Flowers And these beauties! Beautiful in blues. Love those hearts! Wonderful Star

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