Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for the very lovely Etotheipiplus1equals0 and her children. Crafters and donors, we need your help.

[KnottyAndPistey]

Very sad news we are afraid, the lovely Mumsnetter Etotheipiplus1equals0’s wonderful DH died suddenly and shockingly on February 24th. There are no words, we are incredibly sorry that life has been so cruel. She and their two little children (just 9 and 6 years old) are very much in our hearts and thoughts and we send so much love Her thread in bereavement is here….

We were so glad when she accepted our offer of a woolly hug, she will be able to wrap herself and the children 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

From lovely Etotheipiplus1equals0…
He was an astronomer with a great love of music, the beach and watching sport on the tv.

From this we have devised our colour palette, so the main colours…
Blues including very dark nighttime shades please.
Purples
Silvers

Then for accents, embellishments and details…
Black
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
Taupe
Greens
Oranges

Be wonderful to have a swathe of starry skies for him.


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

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.


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.

Sending so much love to Etotheipiplus1equals0 and their beautiful children.

Thank you so much lovely Woolly crew.

[Yiayoula]

Lovely photo and update, Eto.
Hope 2022 is kind to you and your family . 💐xx

[Etotheipiplus1equals0]

Hi everyone. Sorry for not commenting before, it’s made me quite emotional to think about it - in a good way but sometimes it’s easier to avoid thinking about it all. We love the blanket, I often find one of the kids has stolen it to snuggle under. There is so much thought in all the squares and I really appreciate all that everyone has done. As someone who has no craft talents at all I am in awe of your skills! My favourite equation is even in there! I am going to try to upload a pic of it in situ. Everyone who has come has commented on how lovely it is.
An update on us. My active cancer treatment finished just before Christmas which was a relief - we all managed to get covid but thankfully radiotherapy could still go ahead. We’re doing ok. There were some tricky bits over Christmas as expected but we still managed to have a lovely time - helped by amazing friends and family. The only positive I can take from this year is how wonderful so many people have been to us- our loved ones but also strangers like yourselves. And that is a huge positive and it has got me through an awful lot (along with a very good therapist!). I wish you all the best for 2022. I daren’t say it can’t be any worse than 2021 for us but I bloody hope it isn’t…

[Yiayoula]

E, Hope you and the children are snuggled up under the blanket tonight, looking at the stars and listening to some music.
Thinking of you all , and wishing you the best possible Christmastime xxx ⭐️

[bookbook]

Gorgeous , and so glad it will bring you comfort Etotheipiplus1equals0

[KnottyAndPistey]

" I have just opened the blanket with the children. We love it! It’s so beautiful and soft and we loved spotting the different things that remind us of S, who we miss so very much.

We have decided it will live on our little sofa in the kitchen as he spent most of his time in the kitchen – he was chief cook and also worked at home in there, plus he would sit and listen to his vast music collection. I still struggle to listen to music as he loved it so much. As I sit there I will think of him.

Many many thanks to everyone for their contributions and to you for organising such a lovely gift.

I hope you have a lovely Christmas. x"



So pleased their Woolly Hug is with them, sending so much love, they are all very much in our thoughts especially this challenging Christmas time.

Thank you so much all who helped, what you do is so loving and caring. Bless you. xxx

All our photos are here...

[KnottyAndPistey]

Just to let you all know that her beautiful blanket is ready and going today. Truly love in every stitch xxx

[jetSTAR]

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[Lilyofthevalleys]

Thinking of you today @Etotheipiplus1equals0 hoping for the treatment to be effective and side affects minimal xx

Glad you had a happy/normalish day with your children yesterday. You sound like a wonderful mum trying to buffer things for them.

When you feel alone, think of this beautiful woolly crew stood around you, borrow our strength if you need it.

[MadisonAvenue]

I’m so sorry to see that life’s given you yet more awfulness to deal with, sending you much love and my very best wishes for today

[Etotheipiplus1equals0]

Thank you all, it is much appreciated. This year is so incredibly shit (and there has been much swearing!) but I am determined to give my children a happy life. They deserve to thrive and not just get by. That is all my husband would have wanted.
We’ve had a day out in London today which has been lots of fun. As ready as I can be for treatment tomorrow x

[Yiayoula]

Thinking of you , Etotheipiplus1equals0, and wishing you all the best for your first chemo session tomorrow. (( virtual hug )). 💐 xx

[SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius]

My heart goes out to you, @Etotheipiplus1equals0 - I wish there was more I could do to help you through everything you are going through right now.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Okki]

I'm so sorry that you're having more thrown at you to deal with. I hope chemo goes the best it can and you feel ok with it. You're in my thoughts.

[BlackeyedSusan]

So sorry life is so tough. Good luck with chemo...

[FluffandBuzz]

Sending woolly hugs, and depending on your preference from here too.

I'm sorry you're having to deal with so much all at once. One of the lovely things about the woolly hugs threads is being reminded that there's so much kindness and care in the world as well as the awful stuff. I hope you're feeling surrounded by that kindness and care now with real life support and the virtual kind too

[TheNinjaGooseIsHooking]

Sending you much love and healing vibes. And cake always helps

[iluvnettletea]

I am so sorry to hear that you have another huge challenge to face. You sound like a fantastic mum. Best wishes for your treatment.

[HoggyTruffle]

What an incredibly hard time for you and your family. Just to add again, these blankets really do have love in every stitch. The Woolly Huggers have got your back. x

[Bearfrills]

Please excuse my swearing but how unbelievably shit for you, I'm sorry that life is throwing so much at you right now. I'm glad you like the squares and I hope the blanket brings you comfort, every stitch is a positive thought toward you and your family

[Trumpton]

My squares are pictured above and I can assure you that having walked the health path you are walking there is love and hope in every stitch.
I have sent you a message x

[Rupertpenrysmistress]

I cannot stitch or knit for toffee. But you guys on here are phenomenal, what heartfelt kindness running through this thread, and what a lovely and personal blanket at the end. You are all amazing, this has renewed my faith in humanity. Thank you for what you are doing.

[WitchDancer]

There’s love in every stitch of your blanket Eto, I hope it brings you comfort in your darkest hours. I’ll pray for you xx

[bookbook]

Oh my goodness Etotheipiplus1equals0 this is such a hard road you have been forced to walk .
Sending so much strength and love - I hope the love in the stitches can get through to you , even before the blanket is with you

[KnottyAndPistey]

Oh my love, bless you, this is an awful lot for you, sending so much love to you and the children. We are so glad we can make this for you, know already it will be beautiful. You are all very much in our thoughts xxxxx

[Etotheipiplus1equals0]

Hi everyone. @KnottyAndPistey sent me the link to this thread and it’s been lovely looking through the wonderful squares and reading your messages.
It has come at a time when I needed an uplift. A couple of months after my husband died I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I have had a mastectomy and am due to start chemotherapy on Tuesday, which will take a few months and then be followed by radiotherapy. My prognosis is pretty good but it feels like a very long slog ahead, especially when the grief is still so very overwhelming. Reading this has lifted my heart a bit. The kids are doing as well as can be expected, we’ve made it through birthdays and other ‘firsts’, but I do worry about them as they’ve been through so much. They keep me going.
Thank you everyone for your hard work.