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

[ControlGeek]

Still waiting on my wool delivery Does anyone have experience of wool4less.com's delivery times? The prices were impressive compared to Deramore's but I want my wool!

[SuperNappy]

Utterly gorgeous Red wool just arrived. I've got three wee projects to finish this weekend then I'll get cracking.

[GleamingHeels]

I'm in - I have some lovely yarn donated directly by the lovely Macdog (in whichever exact name guise she's using at the moment). Thinking of Critter and off to make something with as much love crocheted into it as possible.

[lovesLemonDrizzleCake]

DH just threw a green parcel from pistey at me. Need to have a little think on a pattern but cannot wait to get started. More love being hooked into critter's blanket!

[Somersaults]

My wool arrived - thanks Pistey. Crazy busy week at work this week but should be able to settle down and get started towards the end of the week.

[CritterPants]

Just wanted to say a big, big, heartfelt thank you again to everyone, donors and crafters, for being so loving and honouring my little boy in this beautiful way. I can't thank you all enough for your generosity and kindness.

Karen - I'm so terribly sorry that you went through the experience of losing your baby too. I'll PM you. Thank you so much for the hand hold, it means a lot.

[KnottyLocks]

Oh Critter, bless you for taking the time to post here again. I can honestly say it means a so much to us and all those who have contributed.

Sadly, we know there are many crafters and donors who have also lost their precious ones.

We hope that this blanket can bring a little comfort during such a dark time. Xxxx

[Somersaults]

I couldn't keep many handsa way. First square well underway! Thank you to my donor, a lovely grey/silver wool. I hope my squares do us both proud.

Much love and care for Critter and family going into these from us both.

[yegodsandlittlefishes]

Critters, it is an honour to make a small contribution to your woolly hug, thank you. I also hope it will give you a great sense of the love that has gone into it. :)

Knotty & Pistey, please advise on which blue (out of: Artesano 1291, a mid sea blue; Sublime 0015 the dark denim or Debbie Bliss cashmerino 163, more of a navy) as I can't decide, but happy to use any or a mix.

[KnottyLocks]

I'd go with the darker ones, Yegods. Isn't that Artesano one quite bright?

I know I owe you a PM btw- will get that sorted this week

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Oh huge hugs Critters your words really do mean so much, bless your heart. We are thinking of you, MrC and your beautiful James X


Sending much love xxx

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Apologies for not posting this yesterday, the day sort of ran away.











We have more lovely donors to thank, honestly what stars, either funds have arrived safely with us, or your wool donation with your crafter. Either way we are so grateful to you, you really do make the difference. Proper teamwork, tis awesome.




SanctiMoanyArse




Freedom2011





And the first woolly treasure is here, and it is just beautiful. Heartfelt thanks to the crafters for their love, thought and care, tis something very special.




MOSAgain In a denim blue and beautifully knitted, a square of rib. Just gorgeous, and a super snuggly texture





Thank you X

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

So glad to hear wool is arriving safely with crafters, all that has been arriving in blue or green plastic envelopes via us has been paid for by our fabulous donors of funds. Bloomin stars


Ophelia Aaaarrrrrgggghhhhh!!!!! Was that ever going to happen!! In Good News though, you can definitely finish that square now with your tonnes of teal!


ControlGeek Um, we have had problems with Wool4Less, firstly that name makes Knotty's teeth itch and drives her into a rage, but actually we have been messed around by them. As some companies do, if they don't have your yarn in stock, they seem to wait until they do again to honour your order, but don't tell you of the delay. Well, that is what they did with us. Some companies email and say there is a hold up, but certainly for us they didn't. I would call them and chase it, then if there is a sim problem you can choose to go elsewhere. Good luck, tis frustrating.


Welcome GleamingHeels and huge thanks to lovely Macdog for the donation, she's a bloomin star, we [heart] her


Somersaults Your squares will do your donor proud, they will be beautiful, but at their heart there will be love in every stitch. Can't get any better than that my lovely X


Thank you so much to everyone

[lovesLemonDrizzleCake]

Lovely organisers, a quick question before I get stuck in, do you prefer open or closed textured squares. As a crocheter, I tend to go for blankets with many holes in them, but not sure whether that is good for the overal look...

Lovely Critter, thanks for popping in, I hope the Thread shows the love we feel for you, mrC and James!

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Hello there lovely :)


Have a look here, this was the last blanket to go to a family, lovely Team Survival, and you will see the sort of thing other folk made.

It would be difficult to use a very open square, as stunning as they can be, you know, the ones with more air than crochet as squares have to hold their own when hooked into the blanket.


Does that help?


Thank you so much for asking

[yegodsandlittlefishes]

Thank you, Knotty. I think the dark cashmerino looka best with the red. Pistey has pointed out that pins help a good deal with the assembly of the woolly hugs, and that a crochet join has wiggle room, which are top tips. No need to reply to pm unless there is some other tip you think might be pertinent. (And no rush at all) xx

[yegodsandlittlefishes]

What would be the last posting day? If possible I'd like to leave posting for a couple of weeks, but would that be too late?

[WhereAreMyShoes]

I forgot to post here on Friday, but my lovely woolly wool has arrived. A beautiful cream.
I am very grateful to our donors and will make something lovely with it.

Critter my thoughts are with you and MrC. I will be thinking of your beautiful James when making your squares. And thank you for taking the time to post here.

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Morning :)



We are still having folk join us, so not quite ready to set a deadline, but it will be about 3/4 weeks away, so yegods plenty of time to post.

[yegodsandlittlefishes]

Thank you Pistey. I might manage a trip to the PO today, but if not, it's good to know I'll have time after various trips. :)

[KnottyLocks]

Wool4less

[ControlGeek]

Oops sorry knotty

On the plus side, I checked my mail and my purchase was marked as dispatched on Saturday. Really must check my mail more often [double blush]

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Morning again :)







Thanks to another awesome donor, this is just fabulous. You are a star. Heartfelt thanks




We only have a RL name, initials LH




Thank you X

[lovesLemonDrizzleCake]

Finished my first square working from home today, surely a crochet break was warranted. If I can work out how, I'll put a pic on my profile page. The not blocking does pain me. It will be nicer once flattened properly,

[lovesLemonDrizzleCake]

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