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

[Allalonenow]

Thank you lovely Pistey you are so good to me.

[ifyourehoppyandyouknowit]

Posted! Should be with you tomorrow morning.

[CritterPants]

Thanks so much everyone, again. I spent Mother's Day with my own mum yesterday which was lovely. She also lost a baby boy (he was stillborn when she was 8 months pregnant) nearly 40 years ago so she has been a wonderful support to me and is helping me find my way through this.

I am SO grateful to you all for making this beautiful tribute to my little son. I can't thank you all enough. I feel quite emotional thinking about the love put into each square.

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Much love to you Critters, and so sorry to hear of your mum's loss too. Life is so cruel. Just so sorry, huge hugs and much love for you both.

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Beautiful squares have been arriving, really is such a privilege seeing them all come together, truly heartwarming. Thank you to all lovely crafters for all that they do. Inspirational stuff.





Mhw02 Beautiful crocheted squares on navy and silver, very lovely indeed




PurpleFrog In red, cream and blue, a lovely circle to square design with a star at the centre and another fab circle to square. Beautiful.




Trumpton Two beautiful knits in cream, one a rib, the other a lovely textured design, Bodkin, quelle pattern is this? Gorgeous



ControlGeek Four beautiful knits with moss edging, in red, cream and denim blue. Really super




Coffeandchocolateplease Two fabulous knits one in blue, the other cream with contrasting star embellishments. Just perfect





All cards will be kept safely and sent on at the close of the project.


Thank you everyone, so much. Folk never fail to amaze

[Trumpton]

Textured square is called Humbug from the 200 knitted blocks book.

[Somersaults]

Critter, thoughts are with you often and thank you for checking in and posting xxxx

[ifyourehoppyandyouknowit]

pistey could you please let me know if my squares have arrived?

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Afternoon all :)

Huge thanks to all the lovely crafters, a woolly mountain has arrived today and everything is so beautiful. Honestly, folk are amazing




Raindancer In denim blue, a beautiful footprint square, and a super snuggly textured knit too. Beautiful. Thank you


HopAlongOn Safely here lovely. In ruby red and cream, one granny square and one square beautifully made with MrCritter's initials on. Perfect

AllAloneNow Three beautiful knits a lovely sea blue, lovely textures, very snuggly. (Very happy to send on Oma's card too X) Gorgeous

JulesJules Apologies this arrived with Chookina, sorry for the delay. In navy a beautiful knitted heart deign. Just fabulous.






A lot of cards for families have been arriving, we will look after them all until the close of the project, then send them on together.







Thank you EVERYONE, you are all stars

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Aha!


And one more beautiful square :) Came through the door and my son put it in a safe place. I say no more!


NoWayNoHow In navy, a lovely textured rib knit, absolutely super


Thank you!

[Allalonenow]

Glad all OK
Thanks for your help with the card Pistey XX

It is you and Knotty who deserve the [stars]

[OwlCapone]

I haven't forgotten this,

Busy March - sorry.

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Apologies, have been away for a couple of days, and have returned to a glorious wool mountain of treasure, huge thanks to everyone, what an amazing response


TeuchterWahine Two absolutely gorgeous bluey - green moss stitch squares have arrived safely, just super, thank you

TrinityRhino Beautiful denim blue granny squares, with lovely star embellishments, just fabulous, thank you






Thank you SO much, just brilliant, you are stars

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Afternoon all :)

Beautiful woolly treasure is here for the lovely Critters, thinking of their beautiful boy X


HairyPotter In a soft blue and cream, a beautiful granny square and a very lovely knit. Super


Thank you so much

[HairyPotter]

So sorry it's a teeny bit late.

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Morning :)

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Morning :)

Apologies for the delay, had to go and retrieve some parcels from the Post Office.

Woolly treasure ahoy. Just beautiful, how amazing folk are, so much love and care.


Two stars, beautifully knitted in teal, thank you so much, so sorry though, we have been absolutely bombed and I'm not 100% sure, are these yours EEatingSoupForLunch ? They are just lovely, thank you


You are a star

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

For lovely CritterPants and her DH.

This beautiful mini hug is on the way to them along with all the cards that arrived for the family. Sent with much love from us all.


Thinking of baby James. X

[WoolPixie]

Gosh that's lovely Pistey, who made it? Gorgeous!

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Was one of Raindancer's squares, seemed to stand alone as a mini hug so beautifully. It has gone with the cards now, international signed for delivery, we shall all be glad though when we hear of their safe arrival!

[yegodsandlittlefishes]

Such a beautiful mini hug.

Thinking of you, critterpants.

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Afternoon woolly chums

More beautiful treasure has been arriving for lovely Critter and her DH. Just so gorgeous. Folk really are amazing. Thank you


Soupy Snowflakes on navy, and a star, and one of her trademark Soupy Teds in silver on denim. Just perfect. Thank you

[CritterPants]

Hello everyone,

A beautiful blue wool square and packet of cards with the kindest, most thoughtful and loving messages arrived yesterday. Thank you all so very, very, very much. MrCritter and I are just floored by the truly loving spirit and compassion that you've all shown us and it has been such a comfort to feel so much warmth and love for our little boy. We miss him desperately every day but are so grateful that this experience has shown us the true beauty in people - I still cannot believe that strangers would take the time to think of us and send us something so lovely and so immensely special. We feel like it's a blessing our baby gave us, to leave us with all this love. Thank you, it really means the world to us.

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Oh lovely Critters, so glad the parcel arrived safely, so much love to you and Mr C, we are thinking of your beautiful boy, your words are beautiful, huge hugs xx

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Afternoon all :)

Apologies if you have been waiting to hear, some parcels got stuck in the Post office over the Bank Holiday, and was only able to retrieve this morning.

Woolly treasure has been arriving and it is so beautiful, honestly folk never fail to amaze.

ilove Beautiful granny squares in cream, absolutely gorgeous, and super snuggly


Thank you so much x