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Woolly Hugs is a charity established by a group of Mumsnet users. They knit / crochet handmade blankets and other items for families experiencing difficult times.

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A Blanket for MrsKwazii: sign up to knit, crochet or donate. Thank you.

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KnottyLocks · 26/02/2012 15:46

We have just heard the tragic and devastating news that MrsKwazii's daughter has passed away today in an accident. She was 4 Sad

We would like to make a blanket for MrsKwazii's family, to offer them what comfort we can.
If you would like to contribute in any way, please sign up below and PM RatherbeOnThePiste with your offer: crafting, donating, need wool, don't need wool, etc. She'll match you up.

We need knitters, crocheters and donors. If you would like to donate wool, then we can match you up with a crafter.

If you are offering to donate, we would be grateful if you would let us know if you'd like to donate 1 or 2 balls of wool. They cost roughly £5 per ball.

Crafters, if you need wool please let Pistey know if you'd like 1 or 2 balls of wool.
One ball should make at least 2 x 6" squares.


The wool we are using is:

  • Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK (NOT the baby cashmerino)

  • or Rowan Cashsoft DK.

    They are very similar and can be combined.

  • 4mm knitting needles or hooks

  • cast on 33 stitches (this is a guide for less experienced knitters)

  • 6" squares

    The Colours:

    Blues, warm purples, greens, silver/ greys and pinks.
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CakeCakeCake · 26/02/2012 15:48

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Kayzr · 26/02/2012 15:49

I'm in. I will knit some squares and donate wool too.

I'm cuddling my 4yo DS1 very tightly now Sad

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hoops997 · 26/02/2012 15:50

I'd like to donate wool, very Sad this is the second blanket this week isn't it?

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MilkNoSugarAndAShotofWhisky · 26/02/2012 15:50

Will donate wool x

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BIWI · 26/02/2012 15:51

I will donate wool. Will PM Pistey now.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 26/02/2012 15:52

Unbearably sad news, and yes the second blanket started within a week.

Please PM me as Knotty says Thanks

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PippiL · 26/02/2012 15:53

I can help do a couple do squares. Already pmd you.

Will be knitting. Do you have any preference for what stitches to use?

I need wool but can order some if needed (bit difficult getting out as I'm on crutches)

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JulesJules · 26/02/2012 15:54

And me. Will knit, have got wool.

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GreenEyesAndHam · 26/02/2012 15:55

I can't knit but I'm happy to donate in any way.

Awful awful news, my heart goes out to her

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messymammy · 26/02/2012 15:58

Oh God how awful another blanket is needed again so soon. My thoughts are with the poor family. :(
Like Dingle, I'm waiting on wool for Wubbly'y blanket but can easily knit up some more squares if there is more wool donated.

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NessaRose · 26/02/2012 16:00

Sad

I will knit for this one as well. Pistey you have mail.

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bytheMoonlight · 26/02/2012 16:01

I'd like to donate.

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hoops997 · 26/02/2012 16:02

have pm'ed piste

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SarahStratton · 26/02/2012 16:03

I would like to donate, please. If someone could PM what to get I will go on Friday.

So very sorry to hear such awful news, as messy says, so soon after Wubbly. :(

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messymammy · 26/02/2012 16:03

Have PMed Pistey again

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PurplePidjin · 26/02/2012 16:04

I'm here, will make squares for wherever they're needed Sad

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bigbuttons · 26/02/2012 16:04

have pm'd, I can knit, happy to do as many squares as you might need.

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DollyTwat · 26/02/2012 16:05

I can't knit either so I'll donate
Let me know what I have to do

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nannynick · 26/02/2012 16:06

How do we go about donating wool? Not sure where to get any near me... can I donate financially to a local crafter so they can use the money to buy suitable wool (or use some of their existing supply)?

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hoops997 · 26/02/2012 16:07

has anyone got a picture of a square they have knitted, as well as donating I'd like to try and knit a few squares too

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Rudawakening · 26/02/2012 16:10

I've sent you a PM pistey.

My heart goes out to MrsKwazii and her family.

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smartiesrule · 26/02/2012 16:10

Once we've knit squares where do we send them? Help, I'm new to this...

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hoops997 · 26/02/2012 16:10

nanny I've just been on eBay and there is lots of that wool on there, I have just got 3 balls of pale pink for £10.50.

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KnottyLocks · 26/02/2012 16:12

Some photos of previous MN blankets can be found here

For donors: Pistey's PM will explain your options.
Some people like to buy the wool and send it to the crafter we match you to.
Others prefer to send us money to buy the wool for you.

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KnottyLocks · 26/02/2012 16:13

Smarties, when you are ready to send your square/s to us, PM Pistey and she'll PM you the details and the address.

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