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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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purplepidjin · 18/08/2011 21:54

Foxy, you have PM

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NessaRose · 18/08/2011 21:56

Ivy have PM'ed you.

Gay40 · 18/08/2011 21:57

Oh I can't knit at all but I'd love to be able to donate somehow. I'll send wool if I can do it online. Will pm ivy

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purplepidjin · 18/08/2011 22:01

Gay40 yes you can, just make sure you have the address of a crafter then put it in the "Delivery Address" bit

Can anyone confirm that actually works? Blush

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Meow75 · 18/08/2011 22:12

PP - that will work. I've done it.

I PM'd Ivy about 10 minutes ago as a crafter. I am another novice knitter, as I only started in April, but I would feel honoured to contribute to this blanket.

It is us that should feel honoured PP, to be part of a community that has people like you and Ivy in it, prepared to go to the trouble of doing this for - for most of us - an Internet friend/acquaintance.

Knitter's love to all, and may your squares grow quickly and without dropping too many stitches. Wink

TimeForCake · 18/08/2011 22:13

I have ordered things from amazon and had them sent somewhere else, so it should work purplepidjin. I have ordered my wool through lydiathetattooedlady and she sounds well organised. She is sending mine on to a more crafty MNetter. So that method definitely works!

Good luck all, such a worthy cause and one day the blanket will hopefully bring great comfort to the 'magic's'. As with Edgar, I hadn't come magic's posts before, but I haven't been able to get her/her family out of my thoughts all day. So sad Sad.

Bohica · 18/08/2011 22:14

I'm maring my place & although I haven't knitted before I am seeing my Nanny soon so I'm sure that beteen us e could make a square.

I'll PM Ivy.

Sad

I'm in Essex if that helps with passing the finished quilt around.

TimeForCake · 18/08/2011 22:16

*come across magic's posts.

lisad123 · 18/08/2011 22:17

I can't knit but would love to send money for wool or buy wool please.

mnistooaddictive · 18/08/2011 22:25

I have a square I knitted last time but never sent as by the time u finished it, there were already too many!
I will send it ASAP. Is it the same address as before?

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purplepidjin · 18/08/2011 22:32

Ah yes, the wonderful Lydia - that's probably the best way to ensure it goes to the right place!

Meow, I think over 400 people have contributed in some way to an MN blanket so far this year Smile and Sad

Bohica, that sounds perfect - let Ivy know if you need wool sent

Lisa, PM IvySedai and she'll find you a crafter to send it to

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purplepidjin · 18/08/2011 22:33

mnis, yes they're all coming to me again

Argh, by the time i type stuff i've xposted with people!

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lia66 · 18/08/2011 22:47

I've got one too from last time so will send you that too.

Bogeyface · 18/08/2011 23:09

Would it be possible for the donors to PM their crafters?

I know I have been matched but I dont know who with and I would like to send my donor pictures of our squares so they know what we have created between us.

Thanks

GalaxyWeaver · 18/08/2011 23:15

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TheRealMBJ · 18/08/2011 23:18

pidj do you still need a square or two? I can do some more in the same sort of granny square style I did for the others as they are pretty quick (have NC in the mean time - I sent you 2 balls of yarn last time)

Are we sending the squares to your address again?

Blondeshavemorefun · 18/08/2011 23:20

i have just seen this :(

i cant beleive another blanket is needed so soon purple

i am so touched by all on mn that donated/knitted etc for my lovely blanket which i hope to snuggle in soon

same as last time i am useless at buying wool and cant knit at all but im happy to pay for wool - so if someone can order me some and i will pay via paypal/online banking

MeriNisipPoissons · 18/08/2011 23:42

Sorry for the sad loss in the Magic Family.

WhoremoaneeGrainger · 18/08/2011 23:50

Have pmd lydia, ivy and purple, so will get under way as soon as i get the wool.

Freezingmyarseoff · 18/08/2011 23:55

Ivy, I have PM'd you about being a donor

StayingDavidTennantsGirl · 19/08/2011 00:23

I have three or four squares already done (I'd done them for a previous blanket, but didn't get them posted in time). I still have the envelope you sent me the first time, Purple (I needed a bigger envelope so used one of mine) so shall I just post them straight off to you?

So sorry to hear about Magic - and my heart goes out to her family. Sad

TheSecondComing · 19/08/2011 00:36

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ComradeJing · 19/08/2011 00:42

I've just sent some wool to my knitter who lives on a road beginning with L from laughing hens. Hope you like the colours.

FabbyChic · 19/08/2011 00:53

Sent details I'm a knitter so happy to do some knitting.

muddyangels123nomoreHPforme · 19/08/2011 01:21

So sorry for the family.

I can't knit, but am willing to donate money for a ball of wool/ or team up with a knitter!