Woolly Hugs : A Blanket for snorris and her family

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We have heard the desperately sad news that snorris' daughter has lost her battle against a congenital heart condition she was just 7 years old. Snorris' thread is here if you would like to add your condolences. She starts it with a different name (accidia) as you will see.

We send snorris love from us all and are so sorry for her loss. She and her family are in our hearts and thoughts X

We have offered to make snorris and her family a Woolly Hug and hope it may give whatever comfort it can to them. We are so pleased that they have accepted.

So once again we are asking for your help

I will co-ordinate and Knotty (KnottyLocks) is 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 PM me with your offers, crafting, donating, need wool etc

Heartfelt thanks

The Wool We Are Using
*Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (being discontinued but still some around)
*Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
*Artesano Superwash Merino DK
*Rowan Cashsoft DK (also being discontinued but still some around)
*James Brett Pure Merino DK
*Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK

Just from these please as we know they combine for wash and wear

The Colours
Pinks, purples, greens, blues, silver
Cream but just for embellishments please, and if choosing cream please go for the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK 013/ DB Rialto ecru or the James Brett no 7

Suggestions for themes and motifs
*Stars (These could be in squares, or separate embellishments for us to attach later.)
*They live not far from the sea and on the edge of countryside - so colours/themes from nature.
*Magnolia trees are special.

• S loved reading, singing and school
• They have pets: hamsters, guinea pigs, a pony.
• Aeroplanes *S loved 'Build a Bear' *We have the initials if this is something you'd like to hlep with, please PM.

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.

Do use the crafting guide on our website for help and ideas. Previous blankets can be seen here too. We are on Facebook at MNWoollyHugs and on Twitter @MNWoollyHugs. Both are good ways to keep in touch.

When ready for posting, please PM me for info.

So sad that another blanket is needed. Snorris my lovely, we are thinking of you and the girls, your family and friends and sending love X

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

Pistey and Knotty

Soupy!

Not set a last posting yet, we still have folk joining us, so a couple of weeks at least.

But BIWI, no holiday knitting?!

I won't be able to hold the needles at the same time as holding a wine glass, Pistey.

You need one of these then BIWI! Hands free drinking!

Goodness! Do you think I could run wearing one of those?

I picked up my lovely woolly wool from the post office today, so I shall get cracking with my squares this weekend......

Morning

A lovely, lovely donor to thank this morning, your woolly wool has arrived safely with your crafter, she will make something beautiful from you both. Huge thanks, you are a star

VitoCorleone

Afternoon all

Beautiful woolly treasure arriving safely this morning, and it really is lovely, huge thanks to the crafters for what they do

Soupy Three gorgeous crocheted squares, a Soupy Ted [heart] and beautiful silver star on pink, and an absolutely lovely crocheted stripe. Super

HairyPotter Two beautiful knits, one a lovely heart design in a heathery purple, the other a gorgeous moss green rib type knit, super snuggly

You are both stars X

Can I shout out for help from the knitters please?

I am a really slow knitter so would love to avoid having to do a practice square if at all possible. My knitting is always very tight ... perhaps that's why I'm slow! ... can anyone give me their best guess for how many stitches to cast on? I've looked at the crafting guide on the website and 33 has been suggested for the average knitter, so do you think 36 would be good for me?

Thank you in advance

is it.just plain knitting you are doing? I'm an Annie average and 33 is perfect for me. if you Grr on the wise of caution a long as it stretches to 6inches you'll be fine. give 36 a go and see where you are after half a dozen rows or so.

apologies for the typing in ony phone in a moving car!

I do 34, which works out fine for me - and satisfies the OCD need in me for even numbers

Thank you, thank you. I did a few test rows with 36 and it was too big, so now I've gone down to 34, done 12 rows BUT now need to unpick a row (doing stripes and miscounted). This is bringing me out in a sweat so I've put the knitting down for a bit and am trying to calm down .

You all sorted now Mintyy?

Morning and at BIWI giving knitting advice. Who'd have thought?

crochet next, tis just a matter of time

Biwi is my knitting guru .

I haven't unpicked that row, no. Am scared!! Off to work today and will sit calmly with a proper online tutorial tonight.

Am pleased with my wool though, which I bought locally, a sort of dark denimy blue and a mid baby pink. They look nice as stripes.

I'm going to make her a badge.

Sounds gorgeous Mintyy, I love stripes.

Good morning (morning here) :)

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I'd like to report that my magnolia flower is half done! I'm actually rather proud of myself. It looks just like the picture in the pattern! I'm doing the leaves in cream, the centre in purple and just a teeniest little titch of yellow in the middle. Then I'll sew it to a square of deep pink.
Should be pretty.

But I think I'm only good for one magnolia. This is seriously a ton of work. Granted, the most difficult thing I've so far attempted has been the granny square and little flowers, but wow - I was cursing and mumbling to myself and making DH giggle at me. I might do another square in similar colours but with little round flowers, if that's ok.

I'm sorry if it's been asked already but is there a posting deadline?

If I'm your guru Mintyy you are truly fucked!!!

That's a technical term, obviously

morning. my dd2 would like to ask if she can knit a square for snorris' blanket?

shes 8 and loves to knit.
would it be ok?

if she can she needs to know how many stitches to cast on for a six inch square?

im no good at knitting but I have a lovely neighbour who helps her whenever she needs it.

Oh Trin
How lovely is your DD2!

well im probably a tad biased but I think she's pretty wonderfully lovely

I posted my squares off today. Hopefully they should be with you tomorrow.
The only productive thing I've done today. And I've been at work

Card posted