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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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Woolly Thank Yous

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purplepidjin · 31/08/2011 20:31

A little thread so I can acknowledge people who have sent squares for the Blankets (Magic8ball, Whatevertheweather and Cheeseandgherkins) and also so that folk know their kindness has arrived safely!

JemimaMuddledUp Star

Vajazzler (donor) and Rubycon (crafter) Star Star

CalRabbit Star

Soupdragon Star

Initals MB who did tell me her squares were on their way but I've forgotten the username Blush possibly 100years who I know is working to a tight deadline Star

I have 24 squares already Shock which is a 3'x2' blanket all on it's own!

OP posts:
KnottyLocks · 26/09/2011 17:38

Thank you.Smile
If you want to see whatelse we've been up to, have a look in the Arts and Crafts topic.

I think we've had somewhere like 400-500 people involved in these projects this year. There are some bloody wonderful people here.

OliviaMumsnet · 26/09/2011 23:16

Moving this to Arts & Crafts to save the server eating it up after 90 days
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crazynanna · 26/09/2011 23:19

it's bracket-thanks-bracket Thanks like that Smile

KnottyLocks · 26/09/2011 23:27

Thanks Olivia Grin

Star Wink

OliviaMumsnet · 26/09/2011 23:29
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crazynanna · 26/09/2011 23:30
KnottyLocks · 26/09/2011 23:36

Nanna, behave yerself Grin

Olivia, can you knit or crochet? Grin

crazynanna · 26/09/2011 23:39

Yes,Knotty. Sorry Olivia Grin
It's ok. It's new. It get's some getting used too.

crazynanna · 26/09/2011 23:40

get's? takes now I am Blush

greenzebra · 28/09/2011 10:33

I been looking through the threads of your knitters and crochet circle, it great work you are doing, can I request that pictures of the blankets be put up also would love to see what they look like after they are done.

I am a crocheter my mum taught me, Im not as good as some on here but would be happy to help in future projects.

Maybe also the knitter crocheter group should be given a name like Super Wooleys. Or something to that effect.

OliviaMumsnet · 28/09/2011 21:39

Hello
I cant but I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to learn.
Any clever MN crafters near me? Herts/Essex??

KnottyLocks · 28/09/2011 22:59

Olivia, Pidj and I may well be visiting in the near future. We'll bring our hooks Grin

Meanwhile, I've had a loooooong day at work and am working again tomorrow so will update Tomorrow night.

SoupDragon · 29/09/2011 08:04

Olivia, I taught myself in July from a book called "crochet unravelled" and haven't looked back. And I was a failed knitter as a child, much to my grandmother's disappointment.

OliviaMumsnet · 29/09/2011 09:39

Soupy, do you mean this one?
here
Looks quite complicated???
Or is that a pic from later in the book??

Pinot · 29/09/2011 09:41

I'd love to learn too - what sort of things can you crochet? Blush All I remember as a child is my Nans doilies and stuff - I assume it's more razzle-dazzle than that now? I love crafts and am trying to learn new stuff...if anyone can help?

SoupDragon · 29/09/2011 10:07

Yes that's the one... and that's a page from after you've learnt all the basic stitches :)

KnottyLocks · 29/09/2011 16:26

Olivia, don't you start that wibbling woman! Have a go Smile
Like Soupy, I also taught myself to crochet this year and here I am putting together blankets.
We've had people learn to knit especially to be a part of these projects.

Reach for the [stars]

Grin
KnottyLocks · 29/09/2011 16:32

Pinot, the world's yer lobster. Have a look to see if there are any crochet courses or 'Stitch and Bitch' evenings in your local area. It is easier if someone can show you where you are going right and wrong.

Oooooooooo, what can you make apart from blankets and toilet dollies? Hats, scarves, gloves, belts, clothing, necklaces, rings, bracelets, flowers, birds, toys, bags... and loads more. Just google crochet images and you'll get a better idea.
Also if you have a look on Etsy, there are some wonderful examples of what can be made.

Pinot · 29/09/2011 16:40

Cheers Knotty my love

KnottyLocks · 29/09/2011 18:16

Pinot, if you were anywhere near me, you could pop around for a spot of hooking Grin

Littlefish · 29/09/2011 18:30

Purple pidgin - I've had a quick look but can't see my name on this thread. Did you receive the 4 squares I sent about 2 weeks ago. There were 2 pink ones and 2 others

KnottyLocks · 29/09/2011 18:53

LittleFish, try PMing Pidj, you might get a quicker response. Smile

KnottyLocks · 30/09/2011 14:02

Parcels here from:

DaisySteiner Star

Meow Star

KnottyLocks · 01/10/2011 06:36

There's a thread here to make woolly garlands for Cupoftea's girls.

KnottyLocks · 03/10/2011 10:56

If any of you contributed to the blanket for Blondes, her thabk you thread is here