Woolly Hugs. Photos of the finished Blanket for CatThiefKeith's family and a message from her DH now on this original thread. TITLE EDITED BY MNHQ

[KnottyAndPistey]

Just devastating. Like many we just couldn’t take it in that CatThiefKeith had died so suddenly from the bastard illness meningitis. Utterly shocking. Words really do fail, we are just so very sorry life has been so cruel to her, her DH, young daughter, their families and friends. We are so pleased to say that her DH has accepted our offer of a Woolly Hug, and we hope that he and their DD will feel our love and support and that the blanket may give whatever comfort it can to them. There is a thread here if you would like to post condolences She brought a smile to so many faces with her stories of her mad life, Mumsnet is a sadder place without her here.

We want to make it a real tribute and celebration of CTK, will you join us?

We shall need crocheters, knitters and donors. If you would like to donate wool or funds, we can match you up. If you would like to join in but need donated wool, we can help there too. Please message with your offer of help.

Our palette for CTK is quite specific, so please do read carefully

• Red, her DH has asked for it to be predominantly red, and we will be using these 2 for consistency one of these please, Drops Merino Extra Fine 11 Red, or Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM6 ‘Ruby’ please. *Turquoise and lighter blues *Cream, one of the following - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 02 ecru, Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM4 cream, or Drops Merino 01 off white *Apple, pistachio and lime greens
• Orange - one of these please, Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK - Pumpkin (373) orDebbie Bliss Rialto DK - Tangerine (56) or Debbie Bliss Rialto DK - Burnt Orange (43) *Coral - Debbie Bliss Rialto DK 55 only please *Lighter silver Just for embellishments please - Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK WM7 Taupe -

Ideas and suggestions for squares.
Her DH has asked for any camper van motifs or designs and then ideas to come from her MN friends. Now different folk knew her in different ways, whether it was debating the existence of goldfish in funfairs or taking dogs on trains, many many stories were shared, and we would like to reflect these, so please, if you have an idea that you would like to share, please do, or post on the thread and we will try and get someone crafting it, but what we ask is that you send us a note we can pass on with the blanket to explain your ideas, help create a memory blanket for her DD. We hope that makes sense. xxx

Important - The Yarn we are Using….
Artesano Superwash Merino DK
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
Drops Merino Extra Fine DK
Jenny Watson Pure Merino DK
Katia Merino 100% DK
Sublime Extra Fine Merino Wool DK
Patons Merino Extrafine 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, Wise Badger, Laughing Hens

Squares to be six inches, using 4mm needles or hook, no blocking of squares and please knot off sturdily when changing colours or finishing, leave a good end and use a needle to sew in the peskies.

There is support for buying colours on our website, here. Previous blankets can be seen on our website All crafting abilities genuinely_ welcome, squares made by beginner or expert are equally welcomed. It really is the love and thought that counts.

Apologies, lovely..

HoggyTruffle

too :)

Hoping to hear of others very soon xxx

This blanket is going to be an incredible tribute to CTK!! These squares are all amazing!

Finished next square a campervan or my version of one!

I would love to make a camper van but I only have DB Rialto Taupe and and Tangerine. Would that be OK?

I see that you already have some very fine campervans!

Here’s my first effort!

All these squares are incredible. You're all so skilled. It's not one of my skills so I said I would donate instead and it's fantastic to see what the results are. to all the crafters.

Flutter I love your square!

The squares are lovely - I partcularly like the Campervan (I think a knitted motif will be the nearest I get to one!) My contribution will be a couple of hearts unless I get creative over the weekend.
Do we have a last posting date please?

Many, many thanks to my lovely donor. I've already done a few squares, but the ones on here are incredible I fear my campervan looks more like a portaloo with an awkwardly placed window...

"a portaloo with an awkwardly placed window..."

Made me howl

and even if it did, it kinda feels perfect for CTK!

Beautiful squares, you folk have such skills!

Two more wonderful donors to thank - honestly this means the world, all can join in, it doesn't come down to being able to afford to, you are stars

Thank you..

TheMaddHugger
BoreOfWhabylon

We heart you xxxx

my yarn has arrived. Thank you lovely donors.
I have orange with blue for accent/embelishments.

Any ideas about what I can knit? was going to keep it simple but I am loving the squares and want to do something fun. Trouble is I can't think of anything in those colours.

So, orange and blue?

Actually, I could do orange frame, blue water and a gold (orange) fish....

Where did CatThiefKeith's name come from? I seem to remember there is a story behind it...

My yarn has arrived, thank you so very very much

Now I just need to crack on with it

Donor wool arrived, gorgeously soft red and white. Will get started on some squares at the weekend.

well, I just sat down to have a knit and it is such a long time since I knitted a square that I can't remember - how many stitches for a 6 inch square?

I have found some lovely cat squares on-line too, now just have to decide which one to do

Steppemum read the thread - the answers you seek are within.

Oh I've been searching the old threads and I've found it!

sorry elephant, I read the first couple of pages and didn't see it, but found it in old threads!

Please link to it on here Steppemum and the answer to your other question is 33 depending on your tension .

yes the answer i found was 33, which I now remember of course.
Sorry I have closed the other thread now.

Hoping this will block out a bit flatter! The white edge of the heart is 3D. In theory...

Flutter I think that is great and will block well. I just can't get my 'crochet head' on but that may be down to Dd nagging me to a few rows herself.

Morning!

Lovelies :)

Good morning - I've sent you a PM about posting dates and addresses as I will be travelling next week and need to know what needs posting when.