Woolly Hugs: A Blanket for TrinityRhino.

[KnottyLocks]

We have heard the shocking and devastating news that TrinityRhino's DP died suddenly this weekend. Very sadly, many of us will also know that Trinity tragically lost her DH four years ago. Trinity's thread is here
She and her girls are in our thoughts and we send them much love.

We've offered to make them a blanket in the hope it may give whatever comfort it can.

So we are now asking for help once again

Pistey (RatherBeOnThePiste) will co-ordinate and I'll be here to answer any queries you may have. We need crocheters, knitters and donors (of funds or wool).
If you would like to be involved in any way, please post on this thread and PM Pistey with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, etc.

Thank you so much

The wool we are using

• James C. Brett Pure Merino DK
• Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (being discontinued, but still some around)
• Rowan Cashsoft DK
• Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK
• Artesano Superwash Merino DK
• Debbie Bliss Rialto DK (new to us)

Just from these please as they are very similar and we know they can be combined for wash and wear. These are all easily available online, try Deramores, Laughing Hens, RKMWools, AWoollyTail, WiseBadger.

The Colours
Warm purples, blues, silvers and cream
If choosing cream please go for either the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 013 or the James Brett no 7
Green and pink but only for embellishments

Suggestions for motifs
*Fishing, fish and the sea
*Themes from nature, flowers
*A submarine, a gecko
*A teddy bear, a crocodile (for Trin's teddy bear in a crocodile suit)
*We have their initials if you would like to help with this, please PM Pistey.

Squares to be six inches, using 4mm needles or hook.

Simple or complex, made by beginner or expert, we genuinely welcome them all. It really is the love and thought that counts.

Previous blankets can be seen on our website We also have a Facebook page MNWoollyHugs and are on Twitter @MNWoollyHugs. If you like or follow us you'll be updated on progress via your feed. If looking for ideas for a pattern, there are many linked to from our website under Crafting

When ready for posting, please PM Pistey for info.

As always, we thank you so much for your support.

Knotty and Pistey

Yarn arrived, thank you very much to my donor.

Huge thanks everyone, Ellen those are perfect

Two lovely donors to thank, your woolly wool has arrived safely with your crafter, we are all hugely grateful to you for your generosity. Your crafter will make something beautiful from you both

TimeForCake

DoFliesHaveKnees

Much marvellous, you are both stars

Afternoon all, am just coming to PMs, huge thanks to all, welcome to those joining us

Squares done and ready to post. Have them in the car but forgot to stop at the PO on my way back from the school run. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Nandeb/squares-for-trinity Here they are

Gah!

2nd time lucky

I've finished my square and it is in the post. I did try to go for the nature theme but I'm not so sure of the results - one sinister looking dragonfly winging its way to you.

arf at 'sinister looking dragonfly'

Last posting for squares for Trinity to be MONDAY 10th JUNE.

Huge thanks to all

Signing in. Will pm.

Hello, lovely Woollies

MBJ, gorgeous squares . Many thanks

Looking forward to seeing this dragonfly, Hoggy!

thank you for posting this link on the other thread :)

now I can officially sign in.

I will send a PM. I was really sad to read trinity's bad news and I'd like to contribute a few squares.

Hoggy! Tis here!

And it's not at all sinister looking. My DD is here revising and I asked her to describe it and she said it was 'jolly', so there we are

Beautiful and jolly woolly treasure arriving safely today, the first squares for Trin, huge thanks to the crafters for all that you do, you really are awesome.

HoggyTruffle One not at all sinister but 'jolly' looking purple dragonfly on pale blue. Tis absolutely lovely!

DameFanny Just beautiful crochet, stunning 3D flower, this is the Catherine Wheel pattern I believe? Just lovely! And a (mitred) corner square. All just perfect

bluesky One navy and two royal blue granny squares, super snuggly and just very lovely

You really are stars X

And we have a lovely donor to thank, we really are so grateful to you, this really means so much, bless your heart

Weblette

Thank you X

Oh woolly treasure arrives

Thank you all.

More stars please! We have another lovely donor to thank, sincere thanks for your generosity, you really are a Blanketeer with a heart of gold. We [heart] the donors

notallytuts

You are a star

I'd like to thank the lovely doner who's beautiful yarn arrived today.

Well thanks to my peri menopausal insomnia I have finished all my squares without resorting to neglecting my children I have got to sew in all the loose ends but should be posting everything on Friday.

There's a hug for Yorkhill, some Stylecraft squares and a square each for the blankets for Daisy, TeamSurvival and Trinity. I found a cow pattern for Trinity's square and dusted off my knitting needles specially.

I have wool left over so I'll pop that in the parcel too, to go back in the stash.

Will posting on Friday mean I miss the deadline for Yorkhill?

i think Yorkhill's deadline is the same deadline - last posting 25th
i think

Woolly - you are doing just fine, bless you, last posting for Yorkhill is Saturday. They are coming to collect next Wednesday, and I just need to put a label on and pack them up.

I finally remembered to post mine.

Should be with you tomorrow or Friday

Thank you

Evening all

Beautiful woolly treasure for Trinity arriving safely today, and there is love crafted into every stitch. Huge thanks to the crafters

NeitherShreddedNorSmug Absolutely fabulous, a navy knit with lighthouse design, really lovely

Rubycon Gorgeous knits with buttoned 3D flowers, just smashing

WhereAreMyShoes Beautiful purple crochet with 3D flowers, simply stunning

All so very lovely, heartfelt thanks to all

I would like to knit one, am I too late? Only just seen the sad news x