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Woolly hugs

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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Another blanket sadly needed :(

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purplepidjin · 18/08/2011 10:52

I've just heard the sad news about Magic8ballhasstheanswers leaving 6mo twins and a 4yo Sad

If anybody would like to show their condolences, post here and we'll organise it. I'll take on construction again unless someone else would like a turn?

IvySedai (who messaged me to let me know) is happy to co-ordinate so PM's from Donors and Crafters needing a match to her please.

Previous squares were 6", knitted or crocheted. Blues, pinks and purples were the most popular colours. Debbie Bliss Cashmerino or Rowan Cashsoft DK (links are just the first ones I found on google) It's also available in John Lewis.

Lastly, was there anything in particular that Magic liked and could be incorporated in the design?

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purpleknittingmum · 29/08/2011 19:13

Soupdragon Love those bear squares and the flower one!!

Moanna · 29/08/2011 19:30

I'm loving everyone's squares Smile

I still haven't received the wool from my donor and I'm panicking slightly!

GalaxyWeaver · 29/08/2011 20:22

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purplepidjin · 29/08/2011 21:02

Pics in this fb album including Song's as she was having trouble uploading Smile

Most gadgets seem to have an "upload to facebook" option even if you can't get the pics to your hard drive Hmm so if anyone wants to, just let me have a link and I'll put your pics in there - it's my business page, so is open access (my personal one has hefty privacy settings because of the youth work)

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Meow75isknittinglikemad · 30/08/2011 07:12

Can't see that FB page, Pidj. Sad

Thumbwitch · 30/08/2011 07:22

Yep, says that page is not found, Pidjin - don't know what's happened there.
does this one work?
It seems to for me!

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purplepidjin · 30/08/2011 10:09

That's the one, Thumbwitch. Sorry, that'll teach me to do complicated computer stuff after work Blush

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purplepidjin · 30/08/2011 10:28

Woolly Shoutouts to:

JemimaMuddledUp Star

Vajazzler and Rubcon Star Star

Thank you!!

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gapants · 30/08/2011 10:31

wow those blanklets are divine.

My wool arrived today, the softest prettiest pale blue. Thank you to my donor. Off knitting now!

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purplepidjin · 30/08/2011 10:43

Only tackle it if you're up to it, gapants no risking your health or the baby's!

You can always send me the wool and i'll do it - nothing's that important >>hug

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GalaxyWeaver · 30/08/2011 11:20

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gapants · 30/08/2011 12:29

purplepidjin thank you, I am in bed with my knitting, all I need is a shawl around my shoulders to complete the look.

I am fine, thank you for thinking of me.

Halfway thorugh my 1st sqaure, is looking pretty good.

KnottyLocks · 30/08/2011 12:33
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purplepidjin · 30/08/2011 13:45

Ah ha! Maybe that's what we should make with the leftovers, Knotty?

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100years · 30/08/2011 13:56

Hey,

Could I have an address of where to send the squares to, I need to get them sent ASAP as my LO is due in 2 days, and although I'll probably go very much overdue I want to get them in the post now.

Re pics on the FB page, do I put them on the wall, I can't see how to add them into the album [pregnant emoticon]

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purplepidjin · 30/08/2011 14:05

PM'd you, 100!

With the photos, I think I'm the only one who can put them in the album so if you pop them on the wall, I'll move them Star

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100years · 30/08/2011 14:28

Cheers Purple :)

SoupDragon · 30/08/2011 14:37

Oh good lord.... I'm meant to be going to the post office with my squares! I am hopeless...

Moanna · 30/08/2011 16:44

Still no wool here either Sad

BearGryllsBra · 30/08/2011 17:26

purple - mine will be in the post to you on Thursday.

Congratulations 100years, hope it all goes well for you :)

Lorelai · 30/08/2011 17:43

My wool arrived today from FreezingMyArseOff, thanks. Will get knitting tonight. Can someone remind me how many stitches to cast on to get the right size?

KnottyLocks · 30/08/2011 18:14

Knitters were casting on 33 stitches.

Lorelai · 30/08/2011 18:44

Cool, thanks

Freezingmyarseoff · 30/08/2011 19:52

Yay, cool Lorelai. I was begining to worry it wouldn't ever arrive. Thanks for knitting for me.

lia66 · 30/08/2011 20:40

Ladies, ivy is a bit involved in some family stuf at the mo, would you mind pm'ing me if you have a query that you need to ask her and can't be assisted on the thread please,

thanks