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Our project launch thread can be found here
This is an ongoing project. Thanks to the amazing efforts of crafters and donors, to date we have received 38 wonderful Little Hugs. Our first batch have been sent to Yorkhill Hospital today 
Photographs of our Little Hugs can be found on our Woolly Hugs website and on our Facebook page, MNWoollyHugs.
The basic aim is to provide little blankets and quilts that give comfort to babies and small children who are seriously ill in hospital.
This is the continuation of Phase 1 of the project.
We are developing contacts for future phases.
How you can get involved:
You can help by either making a complete Little Hug
Or
By making 6" squares using Stylecraft Special DK yarn or Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK, Rowan Cashsoft DK and Sublime Extra Fine Merino wool DK
For all of the Little Hugs:
Minimum size: 18 inches by 18 inches
For example, that's 3x3 6 inch squares with a small edge.
If you would like to make a blanket or quilt that is bigger, that would be lovely too.
Colours: Your choice!
We'd like to be able to provide a range of Little Hugs suitable for boys and girls.
If you would like to make something specifically for a boy or girl, that would also be lovely.
Things to avoid:
Buttons
Sequins and beads
Any embellishments that could scratch delicate skin or could be swallowed.
If using applique, it needs to be firmly stitched on with no hard edges.
Materials and ideas:
Woolly Blankets:
Suggested yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, a soft, non-scratchy acrylic that is a very reasonable £1.60 - £2 for 100g ball.
Pure cotton DK
If you would like to make a whole blanket, you could use a different weight yarn and a yarn other than those above. The essential thing is that it needs to be soft against sensitive and delicate skin and that it can be machine washed.
Ideas:
Blankets could be made from squares stitched or hooked together
Granny stripes or ripples
They could be made in one piece or in blocks, as well as squares
Quilts and stitched blankets:
Pure cotton and good quality fleece. The cotton can be from recycled sources.
We suggest that you wash both separately before sewing to allow for any difference in shrinkage.
Ideas:
Traditional style quilts, from simple square designs to more complex patterns
Cotton edged fleeces, with or without appliqué
Quilt and fleece combination: quilted front with a fleece back
Donors:
If you would like to contribute towards materials, you can either donate via Paypal here on our Woolly Hugs website with a message letting us know which project you are donating to. If you do not have Paypal, please PM RatherBeOnThePiste as we have other ways that you can donate.
Without our donors, our projects really wouldn't happen. You are as vital to them as the crafters and materials. Bless you.
If you would like to take part in this project but feel you can't due to the costs involved, please PM Pistey and we'll try to help with materials.
As ever, thanks for your support 
cheers everyone! How many Little Hugs got sent off Pistey? Let's hope they get there ok
Marking place so I don't lose you all.
I have and posh crisps <offers round crisps but holding the bag a liiittle too tightly>, oh and chocolate orange with popping candy
Well with our UPS tracking, we can see the Little Hugs have arrived in Glasgow this morning. Just need to get to the hospital now
<waves at Somersaults DH>
Awww, Little Hugs have landed
My DH had similar murderous thoughts towards you all until I made him look at the woollyhugs website and then he changed his mind and he has even liked you all on facebook! Think it might also have been something to do with the fact that I crocheted him a scarf so he didn't feel left out
Perhaps we need to teach your DH how to knit, Somer
Woolfey, dp was very very 
when the first squares started arriving here. Then i told him why...
My DH is totally resigned to it all now. He makes fun of me sitting there 'knitting' most evenings. But he is immensely proud of what Woolly Hugs and the blanketeers do, bless him.
Of course he has no idea how big my wool and fabric stash actually is
Murderous thoughts towards a group of people armed with sharp pointy metal objects...? HOw brave
Dp doesn't fuss about my stash, and i don't complain when he watches football (and tries to talk to me about it)
Maybe we could set up a support thread for "knitting widowers" lol. My DH is very "minimalist" and nearly had heart failure when a big parcel of wool arrived. I have to hide it behind the sofa 
My dp doesn't know about my stash
I would like to make a little hug for the next batch, when I have finished my squares. Is it o.k to just get on with it ?
I will check in with wool choice when I have found something nice. I was thinking I would do a ripple blanket in a thicker weight cotton, if I can find one that doesn't break the bank! any ideas anyone?
Actually I'm not now, I'm 
. Got a bit carried away.
And yes, you can just get on with it
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