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

[NomDeClavier]

Mine aren't there and I'm starting to doubt they'll be arriving as I sent them a while ago. I know post is chronically slow but I'll do another tonight and send it as I have some amethyst left.

[schooldidi]

I haven't managed to do my squares for trinity. I'm sorry, life sort of got in the way, with ofsted, exams and now reports.

[BewitchedBotheredandBewildered]

schooldidi don't worry, you've obviously been thinking about Trinity and that's what really counts. You can send a card or a note to Pistey and it will be sent with the blanket, and Trinity will still know that you care.

Or just say Hi on her thread.

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

It is Fathers' Day, and we know it will be a hard and sad day for many folk.

Thinking of Trinity and her girls, but also of all our families for whom we have made, and are making Woolly Hugs, and all our crafters and donors who are missing someone they love too.

We are keeping you close in our hearts and thoughts.
Sending strength and love,

Pistey and Knotty Xx

[Jacksmania]

Trin... thinking of you today. xxx

And everyone else who is missing a Father.

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Afternoon




Beautiful squares arriving this morning, woolly treasure indeed! Huge thanks, there is love crafted in to every stitch X




UniqueandAmazingKFS A gorgeous wavy design crocheted in silver and royal blue, just lovely


Jules146 Beautiful colourful grannies in purples, blues , silvers and cream. Just super



You really are both stars, thank you X

[ditavonteesed]

sounds like it is going to be an amzing blanket, trin I hope it keeps you warm and reminds you how much we aall care for you. x

[Jules146]

Glad they've arrived! :)

[UniqueAndAmazing]

thank you pistey :)
it was really tricky considering it was a beginner pattern!

[KnottyLocks]

I've asked for this thread to be moved to Arts and Crafts to preserve it.

[KateSMumsnet]

And that's what we're going to do!

[KnottyLocks]

Mwah!

[blondieminx]

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Not yet lovely. Fingers crossed your woolly wool arrives tomorrow.

[blondieminx]

Darn - posted it 1st class from EC2 on Monday!

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

But fret no more, your beautiful square is here!











Blondieminx Beautiful woolly treasure indeed, a purple crocheted square, absolute gorgeous and so snuggly. Tis smashing.

[blondieminx]

Hurrah! All excited...Have become a crafter!

Egged on by this I'm making a blanket for my friends newborn boy! Need to learn how to crochet letters now..!

[KnottyLocks]

Well d

[KnottyLocks]

Bloody phone!

Well done, Blondie. Welcome to crochet addiction

[BIWI]

You realise, blondiemix, that there is no escape, now that Knotty and Pistey have you in their clutches?

[blondieminx]

it doesn't feel like I'm in clutches, more like in a warm cosy woolly hug!

I love the sentiment behind these blankets, it's something really special. Feeling very proud to have "graduated" to become a crafter!

[GlaikitFizzog]

It feels warm at first, then they crack the whip

[BIWI]

That's the problem, blonde. They lure you in with their woolly bosoms, promises of gin, and then before you know it you're shackled to your hook.

[blondieminx]

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Howling at us luring folk in with our woolly bosoms and promises of gin