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.

Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery @SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius x

Thank you, @Lilyofthevalleys.

@SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius

sorry you are unwell, get better soon! x

I'm so sorry, but I've mislaid the Teddington address AGAIN... could you let have it just once more?

@SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius - you poor thing! Honestly rest up, get better asap, how you feeling today?

@jetSTAR lovely to have you on board as always - do you need yarn?

@Lilyofthevalleys that's an absolute beauty, thank you x

@AthelstaneTheUnready stand by as I am about to abseil into your PMs :)

Does everyone have yarn that needs? Is everyone able to get on?

No yarn needed thank you!

I have hooked some squares ( and for Notapizzaeater and BOF)

Pls can you send me a reminder of where these should be sent?

Here are my squares, they look brighter in the photo than they are in real life (especially the purple). Rather wonky constellations

Those are ace @RaptorInaPorkPieHat, Orion is my fave!

Here are mine (they’re music notes on the top right and not brilliant ), but all made with love.

@KnottyAndPistey just checking. If I send you squares in various colours (all right yarn) you’ll sort out which blanket to go to?

I’ve done orange, 2 blues and a cream which I think covers this one and the blanket for BOF. I don’t mind at all of course as long as they are useful.

Beautiful treasure. Thank you so much!

@Mercedes519 absolutely yes. No probs.

@KnottyAndPistey - it looks like I’m not going to get my squares done in time - I’ve got some knitting at the hospital - the petals - but the squares, thread etc are all at home, and I won’t be able to finish them until I’m home - hopefully some time after the weekend.

I’m so sorry - I can get them in the post when they are done, but not sure when that will be - I feel awful about this.

[quote SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius]@KnottyAndPistey - it looks like I’m not going to get my squares done in time - I’ve got some knitting at the hospital - the petals - but the squares, thread etc are all at home, and I won’t be able to finish them until I’m home - hopefully some time after the weekend.

I’m so sorry - I can get them in the post when they are done, but not sure when that will be - I feel awful about this.[/quote]
SDTG - you are fine. The last posting date is 1st JULY not June.

I am an idiot - thank you, @PurpleFrog!

I’m hoping to escape tomorrow, so will be back with all my knitting stuff, and able to get them done.

Here are my squares, made with love .

Here are my squares, ready for posting after the half term break.

Some absolutely stunning squares on the thread

This is such a beautiful thread, I didn't realise what woolly hugs meant, how lovely. I wish j could crochet, but I can't, so sending virtual hugs to the family. X

This is a great idea. I was moved by the astronomy theme and its connection to Etotheipiplus1equals0's DH.

K&P, would you please pm the address to me. I have 3 navy blue squares to contribute.

2 squares done, with much love x

Afternoon my beauties, just admiring all the talent here!

Posted these this morning - stars on deepest darkest DB indigo.

Much love to E

My best efforts, with much love xx

My two squares for this blanket will go into the post today.

Some gorgeous squares, well done everyone. Here are mine, heading to you next week