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

Afternoon all

Beautiful woolly treasure has arrived safely and it really is gorgeous, huge thanks for all your time, love and care X

MrsDeVere Beautiful crocheted granny square in purple, absolutely lovely,

Thank you X

I would like o report that I appear to have figured out the granny square :o :o :o

At least I have done one and it looks quite nice, I think .

I am going to attempt another today, in contrasting colours, and then a flower or two. Should easily be able to mail on Monday the 10th. And since I'll be mailing them from Toronto instead of Vancouver, they shouldn't be quite as tired as the last batch :o

Fizzy, the Sublime yarn is just gorgeous. I love how it feels. I think it's my new favourite, which is good news because I believe it is actually available somewhere local to me. , you are so lovely!

Oh well done Jacks X

Beautiful woolly treasure has arrived, tis verrrry lovely indeed, huge thanks for all the love, thought and care that has gone into these.

fan So clever, and just perfect, tis a green crocodile with gorgeous teeth in crochet on silver, fab! And a beautiful purple and silver circle to square design, dupe

wolfcub Beautiful crocheted granny squares in blues and teal, absolutely lovely, and thank you for the pink for BB

You are both stars, thank you X

Two granny squares done - both in light blue and dark blue, but one more light blue and the other more dark, so they're the same but opposite, if that makes sense. And two sweet little flowers that turned out rather well, for a novice / well, sort of novice [impressed with self emoticon].

Will post tomorrow :)

Well done Jacks! Pics would good!

Ok... just for you. Gimme a sec :o

Ermmm... WTF? Where has the "My Mumsnet" thing gone, I can't figure out how to get into my profile from the desktop site to add a picture .

Tis all bonkers Jacks.

PMs very weird too.

Hang on, I'll get the link, I saved it earlier!

Crikey, yes. I'm trying to sneak in via FAQs. Will update on progress.

does this work?

Alternatively there is a link on a thread in site stuff. The sticky at the top

Just seen this - am I too late to sign up?

So sad for Trinity, there are just no words

deep breath

I'd like to have a go at hooking a square this time rather than donating wool. I've said that out loud now haven't I?! Eeek.

Blondie!!!!!! Hello darling!!!!

Ok, pic should be on profile now but - again - WTF, it's replaced all my pictures with the one of the squares I've done

So my bragging yoga pics are invisible

Fizzy and Blondie, since I have you on my FB you can see them, but now I can't impress Knotty or Pistey or anyone else [grrrrrr]

Hiya Jacks that's what I call a welcome! I confess to the terrible sin of not RTFT... It was a v quick post while I spotted this in active convo's...

Your yoga pics are amazing haha! On the iPhone ATM (old app!) so can't see wooly pics but will do next time I'm logged into a proper pooter!

I think tech is working on a fix! They will be back!

Btw jacks, I've signed up for a yoga class, starts next week! I'm so not bendy it's a disgrace, she might throw me out! I'll practice ohm-ing!

I'm still not very bendy. Chaos always calls me "my bendy friend" and I always say I'm stronger than I am bendy, although I'm getting better every year. Yoga rocks. Not in a freaky hippy-dippy way :o

Blondie :o

Posted 2 squares this afternoon.
Have since had more ideas and wish I'd incorporated Cliff's hat

Your squares are great Jacks and the yoga descriptions are even better left to the imagination!

Morning

Off to look at Jacks pics and hunt down if I have any PMs

Bewitched :o

Morning all.

and now evening

Beautiful woolly treasure arriving for Trinity today, tis absolutely gorgeous, heartfelt thanks to the crafters for all their energy, love and care, you really are marvellous.

BornToFolk Just lovely. Knits and crochet in purple and cream, absolutely gorgeous textures and stripes, love the heart design especially.

BeerTricksPotter Gorgeous knits in purple, a garter and a moss, super snuggly, love the flower embellishment too, super

TheThickPlottens Absolutely marvellous, a brilliant crocheted green gecko on a silver blue square, and two snuggly granny squares in blues. Perfect

Huge thanks to all X

Thanks Pistey gulp that means i'd better order some wool eh!

Pistey, I found a yarn shop here in Toronto that stocks a lot of the yarns we use - including the sadly discontinued Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK! If I stock up on some, is it ok to use it for blankets? Or are you switching away from it entirely? I especially wanted to check about the shade of beige (013?) because they sell a 10-pack of it. I would hate to buy 10 balls of it and find we're not using it any longer.

Or would I be safer to buy Sublime or Rowan?

Oh, and I posted my squares today :)
They should be with you within 10 days.

Morning

We will be using the DB cashmerino DK until it runs out Jacks, tis a real shame it has been discontinued as it's such a lovely woolly wool, having said that, just used the Rialto and that is as lovely. The 013 cream is very similar to the Rialto cream and JB cream, so no reason not to stock up, and it is a core colour. Three of my face colours are DB cash DK - apple, mauve (warmer purple than it sounds) and denim

Sadly the Rowan is being discontinued too