Blanket for MrsY and her family. Donors, crocheters and knitters, can you help us?

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We have heard the desperately sad news that MrsY has lost her precious baby son Benedict and have offered to make a blanket for her and her family. She is very touched by everyone's kindness, and would love to receive one. Here is the original thread

So once again we are calling on the Blanketeers for help - whether it be donating, knitting or crocheting. Will you join us?

PM me and let me know how you can help, if you need matching up and I will be able to help you

For pictures from previous blankets, see here www.woollyhugs.com

As in the past, the wool we are using is:

• Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (NOT the baby cashmerino)
• or Rowan cashsoft DK

They are very similar and can be combined

• 4mm knitting needles or hooks
• Cast on 33 stitches
• 6" squares

The colours for this project
Blues, warm purples, greens, silver and cream

So sad that another blanket is needed Sending love to MrsY and her family.

Have PM'd you, am happy to knit again.

Have pm'd you, Pistey.

I would like to donate squares, I've PM-ed Pistey.

I can knit squares with a heart on as someone kindly gave me the pattern last time - does anyone have the pattern/s for squares with different letters on too?

The brilliant response continues, heartfelt thanks to everyone.

Pirate - I'm hoping to start a thread soon to collect up some of the patterns we've done over previous blankets; we had an entire thread dedicated to a particular heart square that caused a few teething problems!

If you're not already a member of Ravelry it's well worth registering (it's free) as there are gazillions of patterns there, including charts for all the letters.

I shall be PMing you shortly Pistey about crocheting a square.

Trib, if you are doing a support thread again, could you source a simple bird pattern square if possible? We're looking for birds for Greengoose's blanket/ thanks. x

I have found this but I can't find anywhere that says what size the squares will come out - any ideas?

Pirate, that looks about right if you consider the number of stitches cast on. we need a knitting expert to have a check through re length though.

Can I help?

Lots of lovely PMs - please do bear with me

I can't do knitting, but can PayPal someone money for wool, is that possible?

I've PMd now. I'll crochet some squares but I'd like a donor please this time. Just read Mrs Y's thread and it's so very sad, I hope she gets some small comfort from everyone's thoughts and wishes.

I'd like to know of the mini hugs too, when the idea is finalised.

It's just annoying that I can find dimensions on there - don't think it will take me long to do but if Piste can tell me if it will be 6" to start with it will save me some time!

Knotty - yip, Pistey has given me my instructions.

Pirate - 35 stitches sounds about right although you'll need to knit a test bit (or a plain square) to see how your gauge is. 56 rows sounds a bit much to me, though. It might need scaling down a bit. Will link to a support thread in a mo.

Yikes, I'm not good at changing patterns .

I knitted my last squares with 4.5mm needles as my knitting is quite tight.

That's okay, Pirate. Why not have a bash at it? I will chart it at the weekend when I have a chance but you should have a feel within 10 or so rows for how big it's going to end up.

I have to knit mine on 3.25mm, such is the utter slackness of my knitting :) I don't think we should ever knit a scarf with you starting at one end and me at the other!

Ideas for Squares for MrsY and her family

Peanut - Benedict's nickname x
Mouse - for her daughter x
Stars
Wings
Birds

Also initials B, M, L and J.

trib, I'll remember that - it could be an interesting project!

Is there call for plain knitters and crocheters? I am not great at fancy and it would be helpful just at the moment if could be linked to someone who can donate wool as things are very tough at home

But I would be honoured to be apart of a blanket, but am deeply saddened at the need for them

KisMittz - the mantra of MN blankets is always that plain squares are good, plain squares are essential.

Simple squares are good. Simple squares are essential

There is always a call for knitters of simple squares! I am a knitter of simple things We are needed!!

KisMittz, if you have a look at some of the previous blankets on our site www.woollyhugs.com, you'll see how even the most simple of squares have an important part to play.

With these blankets, it is always about the thoughts and efforts involved first.