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

Thank you!

Beautifully woolly treasure has been arriving for lovely Calcs, thank you so much crafters, you are all s

WoolPixie In navy and denim, beautiful crochet including 3D butterflies and flowers, all just gorgeous

PiggyPlumPie Was so glad to see this parcel arrive, after the last went awol, but these are here safely. In a soft green a beautiful moss stitch, gorgeous.

AmaDablam Just fabulous - Ama has made the initials for the family, beautiful crochet, fabulous colour mixes, and a solid granny too, perfect

Thanks all, just brilliant

Glad they arrived Pistey ! Loving the

Yes! Us too!

Although, had got quite fond of [ star ]

:)

Afternoon :)

In this mode now

More beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving, just fabulous and the most enormous thanks to everyone.

Daffs Beautiful in silver, pale blue and cream, a gorgeous flower design absolutely fabulous

Ruby two cute as can be knitted owl squares, just loves these, absolutely super!

Galena In a gorgeous cobalt blue and a duck egg, three fabulous crochet designs, just stunning, lovely waves, a butterfly design and circle to square. Perfect

MOS A fabulous garter knit square in denim blue with tiny butterfly embellishments, fabulous

JudgeJudyKicksAss Beautiful squares, gorgeous knitting - a super textured striped mitred square in red and blue and a lovely striped knit in cream red, blue, green and purple. Stunning

Thank you so much everyone, thinking of Calcs, sending so much love xxx

Afternoon :)

Checking in - I have some squares that are almost finished. Did I miss the posting deadline?

Never mind! I found it on second reading.

Aha, glad you are sorted and THANK YOU xx

I know I am a little late but I posted my squares today.

Thanks lovely, you are a

Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving, absolutely gorgeous, huge thanks to all the crafters for what they do. Just awesome.

ilove Gorgeous grannies in green and purple, just fabulous

Fizzy Beautiful crochet in purple and navy, just super

Coffeeandchocolateplease Fabulous - a margarita glass design, fabulous car and owl too, brilliant

MNP Magic carpet and mitred corner crochet designs, beautiful indeed

Thank you so much to everyone

More woolly treasure arriving safely this morning, heartfelt thanks

WhenDoISleep Beautiful knits in apple green and purple, Just perfect, thank you

Thank you so much

Um... I never posted mine did I? No need to check - I know I never posted it

erm

What I meant was Has mine not arrived yet? I posted it weeks and weeks ago. It must have been lost by Royal Mail, I'll make a replacement...

Soup

More woolly treasure has arrived safely, all absolutely lovely

VK Beautiful crochet squares arriving in purples and green, gorgeous designs, all absolutely fabulous.

Zing Two beautiful crochet squares, one with a super owl embellishment, the other a butterfly, in greens, blues and purple. Fabulous

Hazey Beautiful crochet - a super circle to square and solid granny in green, pink and purple, all just gorgeous

Thank you so much everyone, just beautiful

Beautiful squares have arrived, many thanks to all lovely crafters, you are amazing. The thought, love and care makes them very precious indeed.

RiaOverTheRainbow In purple and green, a beautiful wavy stripe and a gorgeous flowery granny too, just super

ChopChopbusybusy Beautiful knits in blues, super textures, gorgeous indeed

Thank you both, just marvellous

Afternoon :)

Lovely woolly treasure has arrived safely! Huge thanks to all

Gloopy In a super lavender and plum, with apple green , beautiful spiral, butterflies and granny squares, all absolutely gorgeous

Ninja Beautiful in blues and green, doves, a fabulous racing car, a bobbled corner square (how do you even do these things?!) and gorgeous granny squares. All super

Thanks both, so much, sending love to Calcs and family xx

Morning

Lovely woolly treasure has arrived safely! Huge thanks

OhOneOhTwoOhthree Three gorgeous cobalt blue squares, knits and crochet, each just fabulous.

Thank you so much

Beautiful woolly treasure has been arriving. Huge thanks to the lovely crafters for everything they do, just amazing

FiveGoMadInDorset Super snuggly garter knits, beautifully done in duck egg and purple. Gorgeous.

Thank you so much, these are fabulous

More beautiful woolly treasure has arrived, thank you so much to everyone, just gorgeous.

Soupy Absolutely gorgeous and deeply textured a beautiful crocheted square in blue, beautiful

Thanks lovely