Support thread 2 - new blankets

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This is a continuation of our thread supporting MNers creating blanket squares for Woolly Hugs. All are welcome and I'm hoping to post a link soon to a collection of our fave patterns, pics and links to keep them all in one place. In the meantime, this new thread will allow phone-based MNers like RedRosie to return from Special Phone Exile where she goes whenever the thread has too many messages on.

This is a thread of peace where knitters and crocheters, donors and crafters are all equally welcome.

And Purple - I shall build up to baby things, I think they may be beyond my current ability level

Teatowel sized blanket?

Morning all

Yes Trib, I am being very politically neutral

Shall avoid politics on this thread from here on as this is a politics-free zone: a safe little woolly haven to escape to.

And also means I won't have steam coming out of my ears reading at least one thread on here!

Well indeed, Pidj - a lot of our squares originate in face cloths and dishcloths on Ravelry so it's another useful thing to be starting with!

Podd - the bag has a icord bind off on the top edge but don't worry, we have talked MNers through this before, and it makes a lovely project!

I shall remain calm in the face of this adversity!

I must say I'm feeling quite inspired. Thanks Knotty and Piste for inspiring me to pick up my needles.

Morning Pitsey n Knotty n Trib n Purple n Podd n all.

What a beautiful day! Well it is in this here London Town.

Can someone remind me why I have to go to work?

to buy wool? And the team Hooker T-shirt?

It's gorgeous here in the grim north as well, Rosie. I have just bunged the washing machine on so I can have summat hanging out to dry in this fantastic weather. I have a two hour meeting in a room without windows this afternoon. Bonus.

And podd - that's the spirit. We shall overcome!

Right, one more written cat pattern - this time for Rosie!

Thanks Trib

My sheepy sheep, who was looking like I had done something wrong, seems to be coming right again. I kept the faith in your instructions - which is the right thing to do people.

I might even have two squares done by the end of the weekend ... I may try garden knitting.

Off to do a presentation to a very large and disconcerting number of people.

Have a lovely day all. Relish the sunshine.

Good morning ladies.

Just to let you all know that I contacted Rowan and Debbie Dliss about the great work you do. Rowan said you're all fab, but the warehouse is in Germany, so they don't have access to the wool to donate to causes anymore.

The lovely lady at Debbie Bliss said:

^Thank you for your Email. If you let me know your postal address we will send some yarn to support your cause. Keep up the good work. Love & Light x

Regards

Kay
Designer Yarns Ltd^

I have your address, Pistey, is it ok if it's gets sent to you? Don't know how long it will take to arrive or how much there will be but a little stash should be useful going forward.

to lovely Kay and to all of you. xxx

Oh MrsY, you complete

Thank you so much for doing that. Have a mahoosive hug x

I prefer Debbie Bliss wool anyway!

And to MrsY for doing this :):)

to MrsY, how lovely

I shall now be able to mentally justify buying lovely-to-hook-with DB yarn instead of cheap nasty stuff that I end up not using because it's all stretchy and splitty and not at all down to my lack of skill.

to lovely people at Debbie Bliss!

How lovely that you found the time and energy to do that, MrsY :)

MrsY, you are lovely, thank you so much for doing that for us all, we shall receive it with much gratitude. Excellent. And yes, definitely get it sent here. You are a complete gem, thank you X

Found you all again

Just "finished" my woven cable square. Even though I used 42 stitches it has ended up only being 5" wide and 5.5" long . I had thought it would stretch a bit more than it does

Will it be ok?

Does it stretch to 6" Pretty?

More woolly squares arriving safely - do check the threads

Lengthways, no problem, widthways, juuuuuust about . The problem is that the two directions of cable are pulling against each other

Contrast that with my fisherman's rib square, which is a generous 6"

Knots says if it stretches to 6" then it is OK.

Bird, do you want to try knitting a border on the vertical sides?

That is amazing Mrs Y - what a brilliant thing to do. Thank you and best wishes to you.