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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.

MN Blanket Making Thread continued.......

329 replies

RatherBeOnThePiste · 12/06/2011 12:49

There is irony in me starting this second thread for you lovely Blanket Makers, as I'm the least crafty person, but I'm doing it to help Pidj Smile

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DutchOma · 28/06/2011 14:44

You need one?

KnottyLocks · 28/06/2011 14:44

Find it hard to believe you'd need a tutorial Wink

KnottyLocks · 28/06/2011 14:45

Ha! X-posts Grin

hello Oma. Wise words Grin

DutchOma · 28/06/2011 14:48

Knot being able to knit I can understand, knot being able to drink wine...for a mumsknetter???

KnottyLocks · 28/06/2011 14:50

I can do both at once Grin

mistlethrush · 28/06/2011 15:06

Long straw?

KnottyLocks · 28/06/2011 18:03

Indeedy. I mastered the art of straw sculpture purely for that purpose.

mistlethrush · 28/06/2011 18:19

Its good when it has all the bends to go round.....

DutchOma · 28/06/2011 18:26

Knitting with straws? Isn't that what you call a circular needle?

KnottyLocks · 28/06/2011 18:29

Knot if it's hollow, Oma.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/06/2011 06:54
Confused
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KnottyLocks · 29/06/2011 07:09

Morning Piste Grin

You checked that blanket recently?

RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/06/2011 07:16

I'm being Very Responsible.

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KnottyLocks · 29/06/2011 07:18

Blimey Grin

RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/06/2011 07:22

I want to be promoted to Knitty Prefect. So I'm trying to be Very Responsible you see.

mustn't forget, mustn't forget, mustn't forget

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purplepidjin · 29/06/2011 10:53

Hurry up and buy your ticket, KnittingRocks I need coffee!

KnittingRocks · 29/06/2011 16:21

Grin at purple! Apologies for being late Blush.

Am now watching DOND and trying to finish the first teddy before the DC get home! Will post a picture when finished Smile.

purplepidjin · 29/06/2011 16:29

yay, I'm just finishing Ted's Head and getting confused by this pattern malarkey Grin

RatherBeOnThePiste · 29/06/2011 18:35

Ahem...... My DH is called Ted......

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purplepidjin · 29/06/2011 19:28

DP wanted to know if that was what my badge was for Wink

KnittingRocks · 30/06/2011 22:20

Right, Winston is finished and I hope I've uploaded a photo!

Now off to make Winston some friends Smile.

RatherBeOnThePiste · 30/06/2011 22:37

Evening all knitties.
I had to have a look and that Ted is so cuuuuuuuuuuuute. You are so clever!

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KnottyLocks · 30/06/2011 23:11

Loving the teds Grin

Evening all. I'm busy stitching for a pleasant change. Fabric everywhere. I'm knot a tidy crafter at all.

Blondeshavemorefun · 30/06/2011 23:26

ha ha - one can always learn new tricks xx

KnottyLocks · 01/07/2011 07:02

Thought you should be on a plane or beach? Grin