Woolly Hugs...We are making a blanket for WhereDoAllTheCalculatorsGo : Lovely donors and crafters, we need your help.

[KnottyAndPistey]

We have heard the dreadfully sad and shocking news that WhereDoAllTheCalculatorsGo’s husband died suddenly earlier this month following a brain haemorrhage. We send Calculators our love and are so sorry for her loss. She, their children, grand daughter, family and friends are in our hearts and thoughts.

We are so pleased that she accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, there will be love for all of them crafted into every stitch. Calculators’ thread is here if you would like to post a message to her

So we are now asking for help once again



I will co ordinate and Knotty (KnottyLocks) will help you with any queries, crafting, colour choice etc that you may have. If you are unsure about anything please ask. 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 me (RatherBeOnThePiste) with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, etc, I can help you with all of it.

Thank you so much.



The Yarn we are Using….

• Artesano Superwash Merino DK
  
• Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
  
• Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
  
• 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. If you still have any of our wools that have been discontinued - Rowan cashsoft DK, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK or James C. Brett Pure Merino DK in your stash, please do use them.
  
  Our listed yarns are all easily available online, try Wool Warehouse, Deramores, Laughing Hens, JKMWools, WiseBadger.
  
  The Colours
  
• Purple
  
• Blues
  
• Greens
  
• Silvers
  And these as accent colours (no whole squares pls)
  
• Red - only Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby’ please and…
  
• Cream - but please choose one of the following - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 02 ecru, James C. Brett Pure Merino DK no 7 or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM4 cream
  
  
  There is support for buying colours on our website, here.
  
  
  Suggestions for personalisations and motifs
  Lovely Calculators says….
  He enjoyed flying model aeroplanes and riding motorbikes. He loved watching Formula 1 and all other car and bike racing.
  I love owls, birds and butterflies.
  Our favourite colour was always purple.
  His favourite thing in all the world was a margarita cocktail. (Hence our toast to him here.)
  
  We also have their initials, if you would like to help with this, please also 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.
  
  
  
  
  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
  
  Please don’t block your square, and when finishing, knot securely and use a needle to sew the pesky in, please don’t cut to the knot as it could well fall apart. When ready for posting, please PM me for info. As always, we thank you so much for your support,
  
  “I am so touched and grateful that you would do this for me.”
  So sad that another blanket is needed. Calculators my lovely, we are thinking of you, your children, grand daughter, your families and friends and sending love X
  
  
  

[MarthaCostello]

I was wondering about making something along the lines of this margarita glass pattern although I'm not convinced by that shape, I think I would make my own chart with a more margarita-y shape, that looks more like a martini to me! I might play around with colours too - I think the sublime pistachio could work for the drink itself, with some details in cream. But will see how I get on, it might be better to just do the square in one colour...

Would that be OK do you think?

[SoupDragon]

I think it looks fabulous!

[AmaDablam]

Just checking, was there a decision on the Pistachio? I have a James C Brett one that I was planning on using which I would also describe as Pistachio. It doesn't seem to have a name but is shade number PM1. Also, I have Sublime in 0204 (Frappe) which looked like lovely light purple in the shop but now I have it at home it really is quite pink, especially in artificial light. I asked DH, to get an objective view and he said it was purple, but a very pinky purple! Would it be OK to use this (would probably just be for accents rather than main square background)?

[GleamingHeels]

Beautiful purple and grey-blue yarn has arrived from my very speedy donor, such lovely colours, I will try to do them justice with love from both of us. Thank you so much, I wouldn't be able to contribute without you xx

[MarthaCostello]

SoupDragon thank you, I will give it a go! What can possibly go wrong?!

AmaDablam oh, I didn't realise there was a question over the Pistachio fingers crossed it is allowed!

[AmaDablam]

Oh it's just that pantshavenames was asking upthread as she has the sublime pistachio. Pistey was going to have a look and confirm. It hadn't occurred to me either that this might not count as green

[OhOneOhTwoOhThree]

pistey my love, did you get my PM? If you replied, it went astray

[Mnp2015]

I am in.

[SoMauve]

Beautiful Jenny Watson blue arrived this morning. I shall do it justice and thank you so much to Woolly Hugs and the wonderful woolly donors. x

[GleamingHeels]

A picture so my donor can see what I made with her lovely Drops Merino in purple and grey blue. Thank you once again, it's lovely to have your help to contribute xx

[aJumpedUpPantryBoy]

They are beautiful Gleaming I'm sure your donor will be thrilled.
I am just starting my second one - you have been really busy!

[AnimalsAreMyFriends]

Wool arrived this morning - so will get hooking! x

[OhOneOhTwoOhThree]

pistey you obviously did get my PM, as my wool arrived today Thank you to you and my donor

[hazeyjane]

I would like to do a couple of squares.

I have some Jenny Watson in emporer, pistachio and soft pink - would these colours be ok??

[FiveGoMadInDorset]

I have taught myself to knit this year to enable myself to contribute to these blankets, I will get some wool and try and do some squares

[Iamaslummymummy]

Thank you to the donors for the lovely purple and green debbie bliss I received today. X

[Galena]

I have some beautiful silver and blue yarn which arrived this morning. I shall try to do it justice.

[WoolPixie]

Thanks very much Pistey and lovely donors, woolly wool has arrived today. Hope I do you proud.

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Afternoon all :)

[SpaghettiMeatballs]

Do you have a deadline for this project yet please?

[CakeUpWall]

Wow, Gleaming, those squares are beautiful!

Thank you for posting the photo; what a star!

[ZingNinjaRoll]

marking place

[RiaOverTheRainbow]

My thoughts are with Calculators and family

PMing now

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Morning, we have another lovely donor to thank. Honestly your donations mean so much to us, we always want to be inclusive, for everyone to join in if they would like to, and some folk just wouldn't be able to afford to.

Your kind donations make it possible. Thank you


MrsPurchase




You are a star, back later with woolly thanks, beautiful squares have been arriving!

[gailforce1]

Pistey is it too late to donate?