A Blanket for CritterPants : Donors and crafters, your help is needed.

[KnottyAndPistey]

We recently heard the tragic news that CritterPants’ son James died on the evening of the day he was born following devastating complications. There is no separate thread, Critter has been a rock to so many on the Conception TTC 10+++ thread, she still is, and is being supported there. Our thoughts are with James, Critter, her DH, their families and friends. Please do use this thread for messages to the family.

We have offered to make a blanket and lovely Critter has said she is so grateful and moved that we would do this kind and generous thing and that it means the world to her and her DH. Bless her heart. We hope that the blanket may give whatever comfort it can.

So once again we are calling on the Blanketeers for help - whether it be donating, knitting or crocheting. Will you join us? ?

Knotty ( KnottyLocks ) will help with any crafting queries. All crafting abilities genuinely welcome, squares made by beginner or expert are equally welcomed. It really is the love and thought that counts. Please do PM Knotty if you need help.

If you would like to donate wool or funds, I can match you up. If you would like to join in but need donated wool, I can help there too.
Please PM me with your offers of help ( RatherBeOnThePiste)

The Yarn we are Using….

• Artesano Superwash Merino DK
• Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (discontinued but some still around)
• Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
• Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
• James C. Brett Pure Merino DK (also discontinued, some still to be had)
• Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
• Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK

Just from the brands listed please because we know they combine for wash and wear.

The colours we are using...

• Mid to dark blues
• Silvers
• Cream - one of the following - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 02 ecru, James C. Brett Pure Merino DK no 7, Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM4 cream
• Red - but only Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby’ please.

Suggestions for squares
Snowflakes, bobbles, stars, stripes (Critter lives in the States with her American DH) and we have initials, both individually and if anyone can do a design with 3 initials on one square do message us.

Do use the crafting guide on the website to help you with lots of practical info such as help with buying colours, recommended online retailers and if interested there are a lot of linked suggestions for patterns. Squares to be 6 inches, using 4mm hook or needles.

Previous blankets can be seen on the Woolly Hugs website and we are on Facebook and Twitter at MNWoollyHugs/@MNWoollyHugs which are both good ways to keep in touch.

As always heartfelt thanks for your support

Thinking of baby James and his family

Pistey and Knotty

Beautiful woolly treasure arriving today, and how very lovely it is...

Foxinorangesocks Blues and creams, lovely textures and patterns, stripes, checkerboards, basket weaves, all so beautiful, really super

Thank you

Was out today and arrived home to find the Posty had done very well getting most of it through the door, but there is one parcel that was too big and is at the sorting office. I am out again tomorrow, but hope to get on Saturday, if not definitely on Monday.

So if you were hoping for something to have arrived, it nearly has :)

Woolly treasure has been arriving, just lovely. Thank you so much to the crafters for all your time, love and care. Folk are amazing.

GleamingHeels Absolutely gorgeous in silver, two beautiful circle to square crochet designs, and a super wavy teal knit. Fabulous

Thank you so much, you are a star.

Sorry Gleaming forgot to thank you for all the stars, they are brilliant. THANK YOU X

Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving. So much love, care and compassion. Tis something rather amazing you know?

SuperNappy In ruby red a gorgeous and super snuggly basket weave knit. Just fabulous

Thank you.

Glad they've arrived and are OK, I am never sure about sending you embellishments, seems like I am making more work for you, but as I was using donated wool, I only had one suitable colour and the stars would just have been lost if I'd sewed them onto the same coloured square... the teal isn't in the colour palette for this blanket, so please just use it for whatever you think fit

Embellishments are great to receive Gleaming they are fabulous to finish off a blanket with. Thank you so much.Will have a think about your lovely teal square

Morning :)

Morning :)

I'm so sorry, I'm almost out of time - please could someone pm me the address to send my finished squares to?

I have three so far, will try to make it four but no promises. Work has entered silly season in style

Am PMing you now Geek X

Evening :)

Beautiful woolly treasure for lovely Critter's family has been arriving, and it is so gorgeous. Huge thanks to the crafters for all they do.

Macarooned Two beautiful dark blue squares in crochet with silvery blue stars at their centre. Absolutely gorgeous

Thanks you so much mac, you are a star X

Lovely woolly treasure

Thank you all so much

I posted mine yesterday 2nd class so they should be with you soon.

Thanks lovely X

Beautiful woolly treasure for Critter and her family arriving safely today, and there is love crafted into every stitch. Huge thanks to the crafters, you really are rather special you know?

Poutintrout Bless the one that met the sticky end! My first square was nearly sent on the needles, I feel your pain! This is beautiful, and super snuggly, in a lovely silver, a garter knit square. Really super

PolterGoose In cream, a very lovely solid granny with eight point star design. Really beautiful.

HaveToWearHeels In a fabulous dark navy, two beautiful knits, one with fabulous bobbles. Super

ArtemistheHunter Beautiful crocheted squares in red, blues, silvers and cream, including stars, flowers, bobbles, stripes. All so very lovely, and thank you for the purple X

Thank you everyone, what an amazing response, so heartwarming. All letters and cards will be kept safely and sent on to the family after the last posting date. We really appreciate everyone's thoughtfulness.

You are stars

Just finished my squares ,will post tomorrow .

Thanks Bodkin X

Afternoon

Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving today, really is so beautiful, so much love and care. Bless you

KateMeluna Two gorgeous squares in cream, super snuggly crochet, one with lovely bobbles, and a beautiful separate snowflake embellishment. Lovely

Thank you

I haven't missed the last posting date have I? Have parcelled up my two squares but missed the post today, then had a panic that I'd already left it too long!

Oh no, just read down and see that I have missed it what an idiot. Will put it in the post on Monday - hope that's ok. Can't believe I missed it - do you post the dates for last posting on Facebook?

Hey, don't worry. Monday is just fine. Thank you.

We post last dates, here, Facebook and Twitter. Still easy to miss, we do understand.

Thank you. X

It is Mothers' Day here in the UK, and our our thoughts are with the very lovely Critters and her family. Thinking too of all for whom this will be a day touched with sadness because they are missing someone they love.

Sending strength, love and huge hugs.

Thinking of baby James.

Pistey and Knotty X

Will be posting tomorrow, is it the usual address?
Sorry to be late.

No apologies!

Thank you and yes please. X

I'm posting tomorrow too. Tried on Friday but toddler was just... Whole day was a giant fail. Packed and will be gone first class tomorrow though.