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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 Greengoose: sign up thread for knitters, crocheters and donors.

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KnottyLocks · 08/05/2012 13:48

We heard yesterday the very sad news that Greengoose's beautiful baby daughter, Merryn passed away. Greengoose's thread can be found here

We have offered to make a blanket for the family. We hope that it may give whatever comfort it can to them all.

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

RatherBeOnThePiste will coordinate and match crafters and donors, and deal with the admin side. I'll try to answer any queries you may have and will put together the blanket.

If you would like to be involved in any way, please post on this thread and PM Pistey with your offers: crafting, donating, need wool, etc, and she will match you up.
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 plus P&P.

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

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

  • 6" squares


    The Colours:

    Blues, warm purples, pinks, greens, silvers and cream

    Ideas for squares:

    Birds have a symbolic meaning to the family so if you could incorporate any bird design that would be lovely.

    Please don't feel daunted by this as we really love plain squares and simple textures too. They look as stunning as the more complex squares and actually play a vital role in the overall effect.

    Previous blankets can be seen on the WoollyHugs website. We also have a Facebook page: MNWoollyHugs.

    As always, thank you so much for your support.

    Thanks
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GentleOtter · 08/05/2012 13:54

This is heartbreakingly sad news and I don't know what to say but send Greengoose my love.

Count me in for a woolly hug square or two - I still have plenty of the cashsoft left so will get knitting.

Thank you, KnottyLocks and RatherBeOnThePiste for coordinating. x

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MinnieBar · 08/05/2012 13:55

Count me in to knit some squares. Sad

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TwoJackRussellsandababy · 08/05/2012 14:01

Count me in too, I'll get some wool tomorrow, so so sorry Greengoose

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 08/05/2012 14:06

Heartbreaking Sad
Thinking of baby Merryn x


Please do PM me.

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KnottyLocks · 08/05/2012 14:11

We have two new blankets running alongside each other. The other blanket is for MrsY and the thread can be found here.

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trumpton · 08/05/2012 14:19

I have signed up for both.

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Faverolles · 08/05/2012 14:25

So sad :(
Count me in please.

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Primrose123 · 08/05/2012 14:30

I'll do some squares for Greengoose. Will PM you Pistey.

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Primrose123 · 08/05/2012 14:32

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NessaRose · 08/05/2012 14:32

Another PM coming to you Pistey.

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notpodd · 08/05/2012 14:33

I will knit - piste one I will FB you my address to be sent some wool please 'cos I am too stupid to know what wool that is don't have any wool.

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Whatevertheweather · 08/05/2012 14:34

PM'd you Pistey Thanks to you and Knotty yet again, you marvellous ladies. So sad that 2 more are needed so soon x

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NessaRose · 08/05/2012 14:34

Pistey V sorry but I can't send you a pm. Can you match me with a donor please.

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Flisspaps · 08/05/2012 14:36

Primrose - not wanting to be awkward but is it a good idea to post your full home address on an internet message board Confused

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AWomanCalledHorse · 08/05/2012 14:36

PM-ed you instead of RatherBe, should I resend it or could you forward it for me?

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Primrose123 · 08/05/2012 14:39

Flisspaps thanks, but I was trying to pm and posted it twice instead! Blush

I have asked Mumsnet to remove them both, hope they don't take long!

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Flisspaps · 08/05/2012 14:42

I've also reported it, hopefully someone's around and MNHQ are not all in a beer garden

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KnottyLocks · 08/05/2012 14:43

Horse, I'll forward it, no problem.

Primrose, I've reported too so hopefully they'll remove your post asap.

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tribpot · 08/05/2012 14:45

So very sorry to hear this dreaful news.

I've PMed you and I see Minnie is already on this thread, I posted an update on our support thread from the last blanket projects.

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RatherBeOnThePiste · 08/05/2012 14:53

Many thanks everyone, so touching to have so much support already. I am working my way through all these lovely PMs

Please PM me to let me know how you can help - and whether you need matching up Many, many heartfelt thanks X

Thanks

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rubycon · 08/05/2012 15:08

I've pm'd you.

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Methe · 08/05/2012 15:09

I've pm'ed pistey re the other blanket but id be happy to do for both :)

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KnottyLocks · 08/05/2012 15:11

Thank you to everyone who has offered help. As ever, it's very heartwarming.

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MsIngaFewmarbles · 08/05/2012 15:13

Happy to knit some squares, how sad :(

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