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I've done 2 mice for the cats at Battersea.

I know, only 2 - but that's good for me.

I havent even casted on yet...>>>>>>>>>>>>>> :-D

i know a lady whos on square 10 ;-)

Just nudging this up, there may be some more knitters to make these lovely blankets for those poor dogs, so they've got something familiar with them always.

Yeyyyy..well done you !!!! <3

Well I was going to be bored over the next few days , read this and seeing as I can only do basic knitting...although get me(I can cast on and off) :-P
Just rang Mum to bring me set of knitting needles over and some wool....

BF going to walk in and think hes in the wrong house pmsl....

You lot are brill. !!!!! <3 <3 <3 <3

Attention all cat lovers - Battersea is also for Cats (my daughter's cat came from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, to give it its full title).

They also want knitted mice (squeaker and catnip - optional) - quicker, less wool and easier to post.

Link to pattern on their website: http://www.battersea.org.uk/about_us/whats_new/cat_knitting.html

First square knitted. (between making my jewellery and everything else. I can't sit stil!

I have got lots of wool and i will use it for this cause.I already have a direct debit with Battersea for a monthly donation so think they are struggling.Thank you for putting the thread up and letting us know
Annie

I haven't started yet, but I have printed the pattern out and sent it to mum, so I'm sure she'll get on it asap.

yes she did shes fab! x

It's getting such a good response...both on FB and here !!!

Tina had the first square done within an hour of the post going up didn't she !! lololol. Brilliant !!!!

x

oh im not one to gossip, BUT, that tina harpy is on her 3rd square for her blanket already ;-)

Can I just say this.

It has become the norm these days for Charity Shops, to sell wool. I do not mean used wool, but new wool that sells at cheaper prices. This, I would use for CRAFT projects.
Anything that needs to be washed on a regular basis, needs to be knitted /crocheted in good quality wool. The dog blankets for this project, therefore need to be made of this. So please knit them in a good branded name to ensure they keep their life, and it is not a waste of your time knitting them.
Good quality wool that has been made into a garment that is no longer used, can be unpicked and reknitted up. When you have unravelled the wool, wound into hanks, and washed, it will loose it's crinkle and be suitable for re-use.

Many Thanks

Julia in Derbyshire

Cheeky little nudge for the day crew x

*blushes*

*mumbles*

Oh FGS you've been called worse :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Who are you calling a 'knitter' Muffy? :-|

I've just done a deal off site with a *knitter* that I'll contribute towards the wool..so although I can't actually physically help..i can in a small way ....

So wish my nan was alive now...she was a demon for knitting.actually she was demon full stop but that's another story lolololol x

"Personally (and it isn't a competition) If I could knit, I'd prefer the dog's cause :)"

You and me both...

Muffy, I'm afraid I'm another one who can't knit to save my life.

I actually have a knitting machine here that used to belong to my nan and I used to have a go on it but I wouldn't have the slightest idea how to work it now :-S