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
  
  
  

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Not at all gailforce all still very welcome to join us

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Woolly treasure has been arriving, huge thanks to the lovely crafters, what stars you are.










GleamingHeels In denim blue and a deep purpley blue, gorgeous crochet designs, all different, all just beautiful


Pantshavenames In purple and silvery blue a gorgeous crochet square, just fabulous



Thank you










No deadline just yet, we still have folk join us, but assume four weeks ish from now.

[Opheliabumps]

Gorgeous woolly wool has arrived with me, thank you Pistey!

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Oh good news Ophelia xxx

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Afternoon all, just catching up

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

More beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving, and treasure it is indeed. Huge thanks lovely crafters, you are a rather special bunch you know?






We start our thanks with a fabulous donor, we truly heart the donors, they make our blankets inclusive, someone will be able to take part and craft who otherwise wouldn't have been able to, and that is magic. Your crafter will make something very special from you both.


Crocodopolis

Thank you


And Beautiful squares here too..


Hoggytrufle Beautiful crochet as always - a super mulberry square with butterfly design, and a rather fabulous and adorable owl on green, really marvellous


SoMauve Super snuggly knits in a cobalt blue, lovely textures, one with cream heart embellishment. Gorgeous








Thank you everyone, such an amazing response. Thinking of lovely Calcs

[KnottyLocks]

Fabulous things appearing. Thank you all so much.

[KnottyLocks]

Pistachio is fine, btw

[KnottyLocks]

Any more questions, fire away. i'm hiding in wool to avoid proper work.

[ZingNinjaRoll]

hi Knotty

what is silver wool? sparkly metallic or grey shades?

[KnottyLocks]

Zing, by silver we mean the lighter grey tones. Not sparkly, no

[MarthaCostello]

Phew to pistachio being allowed. I was hoping it would be as have already started my margarita square in pistachio

[FiveGoMadInDorset]

Right lovely wool has arrived, can I just check that the size is 6" square?

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Hello, hello


Five Yes, please 6 inch squares, slightly under rather than slightly over is better.



Your square will be beautiful Martha


Thanks all

[SpiralArchitect]

I've knitted my squares and have also had a bash at hooking for the first time in years, so there is also a rather lop-sided granny square that could be used...

Will post them as soon as I can get to the PO.

[BelleOfTheBoys]

DS2 just put my completed granny square in my cup of coffee

[ZingNinjaRoll]

Belle

oh dear. it's something DD would do.

Can it be gently rinsed in cold water and air dried? (after all these yarns are ok to wash in the machine)
I feel for you.
or & to ease the pain?

[MarthaCostello]

Hmph, after all my careful planning, my margarita design has also come out rather martini-like, perhaps I shouldn't have been so quick to judge the other one!

I will post it off anyway, as I am a day late with my squares for Becca (will PM Pistey too) for wanting to post them all together. But I might have another go at a more margarita-y shape and if I manage it I will post it along later :) I've done it all in one colour as I decided doing different colours would just be asking for trouble, especially as I always end up with a complete mess of loops at the back.

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Afternoon all Just coming with some thanks yous this afternoon, just go to help everyone in Pms first.


Oh Belle! Has anything worked?

[RatherBeOnThePiste]

Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving, the most enormous thanks to you lovely crafters, honestly what stars you are




Grockle Two super crochet squares in a lovely silver, and a desperate place embellishment too, fabulous

McKayz A beautiful granny square in green and blue, absolutely super

Poltergoose Traditional grannies in every shade of the rainbow! All beautifully crocheted, and completely fabulous!

fan Two beautiful crochet squares in cobalt blue, one a circle to square, the other a corner stripe. Gorgeous

WatchingOut Two gorgeous crochet squares in navy and silver, lovely designs
















And we have two more fabulous donors of funds, honestly this means so much, you help keep our projects inclusive, and your crafters will make something very beautiful for Calculators from you both. Heartfelt thanks..

Gailforce1
StealthPolarBear




Thank you so much to everybody, really this is a marvellous thing you do. Thinking of Calc and her family. xx

[fanjodisfunction]

glad they got to you. if you need anymore just shout.

[gailforce1]

So pleased it was not too late to help. Love seeing the pics of your lovely crafter's squares. Very best wishes to Calc and her family. x

[SpiralArchitect]

Have just posted my squares.

Thinking of Calc and her family.

[BelleOfTheBoys]

Rinsed it etc but it smells of coffee and the silver grey is a weird colour now. Have sighed and started again, and am also working on the plane.

DS2 is no longer permitted to look at mummy's crochet bag

[ZingNinjaRoll]

Belle since you've started a new one, why don't you wash the "coffee" square in the machine?
put it in a pillowcase, tie up, gentle cycle, then just air dry it. i have a feeling it will be ok. nothing to loose you might as well try it. (might be a good idea to take down measurements before and after)