Very sad news we are afraid. There are no words really to describe her devastating loss, Mumsnetter vickibee’s wonderful DH suddenly and unexpectedly died at the beginning of July. Life has been so cruel to him, to his family and friends, to all who love and will miss him. An absolutely huge loss. We are desperately sorry. Her thread is here… We send so much love to her and their 14 year old son Alex, to their families and friends. We are thinking of them.
We were so pleased that the lovely vickibee accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, she will be able to wrap herself and her Alex in it, there will be love in every stitch for them. Can you help us make this for her? We shall need donors of yarn, funds and crafters.
We asked vickibee about her DH.
His initials are SAH he lived with me and our son Alex
He was a proud Yorkshireman
Also proud to serve in the Staffordshire regiment for nine years, very patriotic.
A big footie fan, followed Barnsley FC, a season ticket holder followed them home and away. The team play in red and white kit. Their motto is Spectemur agendo, which translates as Let us be judged by our acts.
He loved Band of brothers and Game of Thrones
The main colours
Barnsley FC Red - but one of these two please, Drops Merino Extra Fine 11 Red, or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby’ please
Claret shades of reds
Greys from pale to dark
Off white/cream - but please one of the following - Drops Merino 01 off white, Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 02 ecru
Blues - from pastel to navy but not Turquoise
Then for accents within squares and embellishments only
Greens
Yellow - This one please - Drops merino extra fine DK no 24 ‘light yellow’
Turquoise
So ideas to go on for squares and a beautiful colour combination, we'd love the red and 'white' to feature prominently if poss.
The Yarn we are Using….
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK ( can only be bought from Love Crafts)
Drops Merino Extra Fine DK ( www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/yarn/drops-merino-extra-fine-all-colours currently on sale at Wool warehouse)
Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
Katia Merino 100% DK
King Cole Luxury Merino DK
Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK Nice greys here. 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
We've had too many collapse recently, so need to ask everyone to please take care, thank you for understanding!
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.
So we are on our break from posting to us for the summer, so we ask that you post AFTER September 13th, with a last posting please of September 30th. Hopefully this will give folks a little extra time too over this summer period.
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 vickibee and Alex please do, we will pass it on.
Remembering her husband, thoughts very much with his family and all who love and miss him.
Thank you so much everyone 
Woolly Hugs is a charity established by a group of Mumsnet users. They knit / crochet handmade blankets and other items for families experiencing difficult times.
Woolly hugs
Woolly Hugs. A Blanket for vickibee whose DH has very sadly died suddenly.
KnottyAndPistey · 30/07/2021 16:17
Still it comes! Amazing response everyone. The most enormous thanks 
@Trumpton Such beautifully textured knits in red and cream. Absolutely gorgeous 
@WhileMyMeringueGentlyWeeps Two beauties. A mixed granny in red and cream, a gorgeous zigzag and a Barnsley FC striped scarf square. Love
NFW Two beauties. Garter knits. One red snd one cream. Super
@ExtremelyDisorganised A beautiful willow square in red and cream. Absolutely gorgeous
K A beautiful collection of mixed grannies in red snd cream. Fabulous
Can’t see a name, apologies beauties in red snd cream, two solid grannies, one cream traditional granny and a circle to square design too. All fab
@SpiralArchitect A gorgeous traditional granny in Barnsley FC stripes and a beautiful 3D Yorkshire rose. Wonderful
@mejon Such fantastic knits. Gorgeous textures, super stripes. All wonderful
Apologies, the name has become unattached Two gorgeous crocheted squares. One a silver A on navy, the other a textured solid granny stripe. Both amazing
@MadisonAvenue Really super, a 3D Yorkshire rose, regimental knot, C2C and mixed granny. Brilliant
@SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius Her beautiful knitted flowers. Absolutely stunning
There will be more to come. Just amazing everyone. Thank you!
Back with some more absolutely gorgeous treasure
@Iwantacampervan Just gorgeous. Her trademark knitted hearts. Exquisite. In red and cream.
@Bearfrills Gorgeous crocheted treasure in read and cream. Super textured square. Love the circles too. All fab
@Zhx3 Absolutely wonderful the Yorkshire rose, super heart and mixed granny. Marvellous
@daciousme Two beautifully knitted hearts, one in silver, the other an icy blue. Lovely
@FluffandBuzz Fabulous! A football square with ball snd scarf, BFC in lattice work and love the regimental logo.
LC Beautiful crocheted treasure. Hearts, mixed grannies, gorgeous
@Run4it2 Beautiful textured knits in red. Just lovely
@Redbrook Two beauties. A super 3D rose and a gorgeous circle to square design. Fantastic
More to come. Stand by!
More absolutely gorgeous treasure arriving safely. Awesome. Truly. We are filled with awe!
Apologies but can’t see a name. Includes Alex in cream on pale blue. Beautiful crochet. Red and cream designs too. Lovely
@Yiayoula Her wonderful
‘Trademark’ knitted hearts. Absolutely perfect
@TheWoollybacksWife Beautiful crocheted treasure in red and pale blue. A fabulous stripe C2C, two variations of solid grannies. Gorgeous
Thank you so much again everyone. Still more to come 
More beautiful treasure arriving safely. Honestly. Such generosity of time and so much compassion. Absolutely fantastic
@longtompot Beautiful variations on solid grannies in red and cream. Stunning
LJ Gorgeous grannies. A wonderful heart design and flower. Super
KB wonderful circles to squares and traditional granny squares. Really gorgeous
Still more to come! Thank you so much again everyone xxxx
Beautiful treasure arriving safely. Thank you so much again everyone. What an amazing response.
@TheNinjaGooseIsHooking Fabulous Barnsley FC shirt, Staffordshire knot, hearts snd two perfect quotes As High as Honor and Fire and Blood. Amazing.
@ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba Two wonderful mixed colour grannies. Gorgeous
@BlueEyeshadow wonderful grannies. A super striped solid granny, fabulous designs.
@bookbook The motto is Spectemur agendo, which translates as Let us be judged by our acts, it’s beautifully done. And the Yorkshire rose too. Brilliant
LJ Beautiful treasure in red and cream. Gorgeous textures. Fantastic
Much more to come! Stand by
Thank you so much again everyone
I have ends to sew in and will get them in the post this weekend, apologies for the delay hut everyone has been ill 
(< not envy)
Posted these this morning - a Yorkshire rose and Barnsley red and white (terrible lop-sided photo 
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Thinking of vickibee and her family
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